Impact Williams will miss a 15th straight game. He remains without a timetable to return.
MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Remains out Monday Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Celtics.
Out again Monday Favors (back) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Celtics.
Impact Favors is slated to miss a 13th consecutive game. The veteran big man remains without a return timetable and may not play again this season.
MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Monday's contest Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) is questionable for Monday's contest against the Celtics.
Impact Gilgeous-Alexander had been playing through the ankle issue, but he was sidelined for the first half of the Thunders' back-to-back set Sunday. If he's sidelined for a second consecutive contest, Tre Mann, Vit Krejci and Theo Maledon would all candidates for increased roles once again.
MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Smart, Rob Williams out for Monday's game against Thunder The Celtics will be without two starters when they take on the Thunder on Monday.
MARCH 21, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Well-rounded performance off bench Waters ended with 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 21 minutes during Sunday's 90-85 loss to the Magic.
Impact Waters saw a slight uptick in playing time Sunday after logging no more than 12 minutes in either of his last two appearances. He stepped up with a double-digit scoring total while matching his season high on the boards. Across his five appearances since returning to a bench role, the 24-year-old has averaged 7.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in 19.6 minutes per game.
MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Drops 13 points against Magic Mann racked up 13 points (5-19 FG, 3-11 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 32 minutes during Sunday's 90-85 loss to the Magic.
Impact Mann wasn't particularly efficient from the floor during Sunday's narrow loss, but he still finished second on the team in scoring while returning to the starting lineup after a one-game stint in a bench role. He's now scored in double figures in four of his last five appearances and has averaged 15.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 31.0 minutes per game during that time.
MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Posts double-double in start Roby chipped in 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 90-85 loss to the Magic.
Impact Roby rejoined the starting lineup Sunday after coming off the bench in two of his last three appearances, but he stepped up with his first double-double in over two weeks during the narrow loss. Across his last four appearances while splitting time with Olivier Sarr in the starting lineup, Roby has averaged 6.0 points and 4.8 rebounds in 17.5 minutes per game.
MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bazley, Waters III Lead the Way in Thunder's Loss to Orlando Darius Bazley continued his strong play with another big performance Sunday night.
MARCH 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Thunder face the Celtics on 9-game slide
Oklahoma City looks to stop its nine-game skid when the Oklahoma City Thunder take on BostonMARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wendell Carter Jr. scores career-high 30 in Magic's win over Thunder Ahead of Sunday’s home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley wanted to see how his team would respond...
MARCH 21, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Carter, Magic hand Thunder 9th straight loss, 90-85
Wendell Carter Jr. scored 10 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the Orlando Magic handed the Oklahoma City Thunder their ninth straight loss with a 90-85 victory Sunday nig...MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thunder Bounced by Magic, Losing Streak to Nine The Oklahoma City Thunder gained a few ping-pong balls Sunday, but it came with a cost.
MARCH 21, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
THUNDER at MAGIC ' FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS ' March 20, 2022
MARCH 21, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Back in starting lineup Sunday Mann will start Sunday's contest against the Magic in place of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle), Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Mann has started 18 of the Thunder's past 21 games due to various injuries among their starting five. As a starter this season, he's averaged 13.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.8 minutes per game. He figures to see a similar workload against Orlando.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Magic Roby is starting Sunday's game against Orlando, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Roby came off the bench Friday but will return to the starting rotation with Olivier Sarr taking on a bench role. Roby has averaged 7.7 points and 3.3 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per game across his last six appearances.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Coming off bench Sunday Sarr isn't starting Sunday's game against the Magic, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Sarr had started two of the last three games, but he'll come off the bench in Sunday's matchup. Isaiah Roby will draw the start.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Sunday Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Magic, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.
Impact Gilgeous-Alexander has played through the ankle issue over the past two games, but he'll get a chance to rest it during the first half of the Thunders' back-to-back set. His status for Monday's matchup against the Celtics remains unclear. In his absence, Tre Mann, Vit Krejci and Theo Maledon are all candidates for increased roles.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rookie Tracker: Tre Mann, Aaron Wiggins Ignite Versus Heat Oklahoma City’s two healthy rookies ignited versus the Heat on Friday night.
MARCH 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ruled out for Sunday Williams (knee) will be unavailable for Sunday's game against Orlando.
Impact This will mark the 14th straight missed contest for Williams as he deals with a sprained left knee. He remains without a timetable to return.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Sunday Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic.
Impact Gilgeous-Alexander has played through the ankle issue over the last two games, so it's unlikely he misses Sunday's contest unless something unexpected happens prior to tip-off. He's averaged 30.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks in 35.5 minutes per game in his last two appearances.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will remain out Sunday Favors (back) won't play against Orlando on Sunday.
Impact Favors has missed 11 straight games due to the back issue, and it remains unclear when he may be able to return. The veteran big man had started in four of his previous six appearances prior to being halted by the injury.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wiggins, Pokusevski Show Bright Potential in Their Performances Friday Aleksej Pokusevski and a host of other young budding stars help Thunder stay competitive in loss to the Heat.
MARCH 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Moves to bench, scores 25 Mann closed Friday's 120-108 loss to Miami with 25 points (10-19 FG, 5-11 3Pt) and eight rebounds over 28 minutes.
Impact The Thunder started Aaron Wiggins and Aleksej Pokusevski alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but the move to the bench did not seem to affect Mann, who erupted for his highest scoring total in more than a month. Mann has emerged as a late-season player to monitor, having averaged 15.8 points, 4.6 boards, 3.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.2 threes over his last 13 games.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pulls down 15 boards in start Pokusevski chipped in 10 points (5-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt), 15 rebounds, five assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 120-108 loss to Miami.
Impact Back in the starting five for the first time since March 6, Pokusevski took advantage of the increased opportunity to post his third double-double of the season. The 2020 first-round pick has been all over the map this season, but over his last 13 games he's up to 11.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 made threes per contest.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Oklahoma City takes on Orlando on 8-game losing streak
Oklahoma City is looking to break its eight-game losing streak with a win against OrlandoMARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
