MARCH 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 10-2 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
10-2 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Thunder Gameday: Taking on the Surging Timberwolves The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to bust the Minnesota Timberwolves’ five-game winning streak.
Minnesota faces Oklahoma City, seeks 6th straight win
Minnesota looks to extend its five-game win streak with a victory against Oklahoma CityMARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bucks 142 - Thunder 115 ' Giannis 39 Points & Bucks Score Season High In Points ' 3.8.22
MARCH 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Thunder Losing Streak Reaches Three After Loss to Bucks The Thunder’s losing streak reaches three as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues his hot streak
MARCH 9, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Giannis scores 39; Bucks top Thunder for 5th straight win
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 39 points and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 142-115 for their fifth straight winMARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to game Mann (ankle) checked back into Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mann briefly went to the locker room to address an ankle injury but was able to return.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to locker room Mann went to the locker room with an ankle injury during the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.
Impact Mann should be considered questionable to return. The Thunder play again Wednesday against the Timberwolves, so it's a situation to monitor.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Coming off bench Pokusevski will come off the bench Tuesday against the Bucks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Impact After three straight starts, Pokusevski will come off the bench. Over his past 12 appearances, he's averaged 11.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 blocks in 25.4 minutes.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder G Dort has season-ending left shoulder procedure
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced that their No. 2 scorer, Lu Dort, will miss the rest of the season after having surgery to address a cartilage tear in his left shoulderMARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playing, starting Tuesday Roby (back) will play and start Tuesday against the Bucks, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Roby was a game-time call after sitting out Sunday's game against the Jazz. His past five starts have seen him average 16.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.0 steals in 29.6 minutes.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Timberwolves gameday: Anthony Edwards and D'Angelo Russell may return vs. Thunder Coach Chris Finch said Anthony Edwards and D’Angelo Russell were trending toward playing Wednesday night against Oklahoma City, which lost t...
MARCH 9, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Thunder Injuries: Lu Dort, Ty Jerome and Mike Muscala Out For Season On Tuesday afternoon, the Thunder announced three season-ending injuries.
MARCH 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Out for season after surgery Muscala underwent successful arthroscopic surgery with additional ligament repair on his right ankle Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season, Andrew Schlecht of T...
Impact Muscala hasn't seen the court since early February due to the ankle injury and will now be sidelined for the final month of the season after the procedure. He appeared in 43 games and averaged 8.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in 13.8 minutes for the campaign. Isaiah Roby, Olivier Sarr and Derrick Favors should continue to split work at center for Oklahoma City down the stretch.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Done for season Jerome underwent successful surgery to address a sports hernia Tuesday and will miss the rest of the 2021-22 season, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jerome has missed the past seven games and was set to sit again for the back-to-back set Tuesday and Wednesday, but he's instead been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign following the procedure. The 24-year-old appeared in 48 games this season and averaged 7.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 16.7 minutes while shooting 37.8 percent from the field. Jerome is expected to be cleared for full basketball activities in about eight weeks.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes surgery, out for season Dort underwent successful surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder Tuesday and will miss the rest of the 2021-22 season, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Impact Dort has been sidelined the past eight games by the injury and will now be unavailable for the final month of the season. The 22-year-old finishes the campaign with averages of 17.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.9 steals in 32.6 minutes over 51 games, and he's expected to be fully recovered for the start of the 2022-23 season. Tre Mann, Aaron Wiggins and Aleksej Pokusevski should continue seeing increased run down the stretch for the Thunder.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Frontcourt Famine: Thunder Amidst Defensive Drought Without Center Unit The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of a defensive slump without a trio of centers.
MARCH 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sarr, Roby Provide Long-Term Depth in the Paint With their new found roles Olivier Sarr and Isaiah Roby have proven their ability to be long-term help for OKC.
MARCH 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Out Tuesday, likely Wednesday, too Jerome (hip) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Tuesday marks the front end of a back-to-back set for the Thunder, and with the team providing no indication that Jerome's return is imminent as he works back from a hip injury that dates back to before the All-Star break, he can probably be ruled out for Wednesday's game in Minnesota, too. Jerome's ongoing absence has helped clear the way for Theo Maledon and Vit Krejci to handle regular roles as the Thunder's main backup guards.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Tuesday Williams (knee) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact The Thunder haven't provided any indication that Williams is close to returning from his sprained left knee, an injury that dates back to before the All-Star break. With that in mind, it's probably safe to conclude that he'll remain out for both ends of the Thunder's back-to-back set, as Oklahoma City is set to travel to Minnesota to face the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out again Tuesday Dort (shoulder) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Dort's strained left shoulder will keep him sidelined for a ninth consecutive game. The Thunder haven't offered much of a concrete update regarding where exactly Dort stands in his recovery from the injury, so he's a good bet to miss additional time beyond Tuesday.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bucks vs. Thunder: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Tuesday The 20-44 Oklahoma City Thunder welcome in the reigning NBA champion 40-25 Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.
MARCH 8, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Thunder Gameday: Looking to End Bucks' Winning Streak The Thunder will host the Bucks on Tuesday night, looking to end their four-game winning streak.
MARCH 8, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Remains out Tuesday Favors (back) won't play Tuesday against Milwaukee.
Impact Favors will continue to miss time while on the mend from a back injury. Tuesday will mark his sixth consecutive absence.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time call Tuesday Roby (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee.
Impact Roby was held out of Sunday's game against the Jazz due to lower-back soreness, and he's in jeopardy of missing another contest after landing on the injury report again. Expect clarification from the team on his status closer to tipoff.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NBA Power Rankings: Thunder finish 28th overall for Feb. 28 to March 6 week The Thunder come in 28th overall in @RookieWire latest power rankings.
MARCH 7, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
