MARCH 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 10-2 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
10-2 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Suns · Sat 1:00AM
OKC -7.5 TOTAL 228.5
WATCH: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 'Impossible to Guard' Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops 33 points in consecutive games.
Sarr and Pokusevski Show Their Growth as Thunder Struggle From 3-Point Range The Thunder offense struggled to find consistency, but two young pieces are showing personal improvement.
MARCH 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Plays 35 minutes in return Wiggins provided 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Sunday's 116-103 loss to the Jazz.
Impact Wiggins is the obvious pivot for managers who rely on Josh Giddey, and although Wiggins' numbers haven't been great, his 35 minutes of court time certainly allow him to b relevant. He showed no ill effects from the ankle injury that sidelined him for two games.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Apt contributor amid absences Pokusevski logged 12 points (6-15 FG, 0-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Sunday's 116-103 loss to Utah.
Impact The Thunder's numerous absences have made Pokusevski a waiver-wire favorite over the past week, as he's posted impressive scoring and rebounding numbers over three consecutive starts. He should remain a safe option until he leaves the starting lineup.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Stellar line in loss Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 33 points (11-23 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 11-12 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists, one block and four steals in 38 minutes during Sunday's 116-103 loss to the...
Impact Gilgeous-alexander is putting up voluminous numbers but isn't getting much help from his supporting cast. Without Josh Giddey and Luguentz Dort in the lineup, Gilgeous-Alexander is carrying a heavy load in the backcourt, but it's good news for fantasy managers who depend on the elite guard's production.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Milwaukee visits Oklahoma City following Middleton's 44-point game
MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Monster Performance Not Enough, Thunder Tuned by Jazz The Oklahoma City Thunder made a valiant comeback effort on Sunday, but they ultimately fell short against the Jazz.
MARCH 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bojan Bogdanovic sets Jazz record with 11 3-pointers in win over Thunder Bojan Bogdanovic made a franchise-record 11 3-pointers and scored 35 points to help the Utah Jazz defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-103.
MARCH 7, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM
Bogdanovic hits 11 3-pointers as Jazz defeat Thunder 116-103
Bojan Bogdanovic made a franchise-record 11 3-pointers and scored 35 points to help the Utah Jazz defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-103MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets 11 points in return Wiggins (ankle) posted 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 35 minutes Sunday in the Thunder's 116-103 loss to the Jazz.
Impact Though he had missed the previous two games with a right ankle sprain and was expected to come off the bench after being listed questionable heading into the day, Wiggins ended up being moved into the starting five shortly before tip off when the Thunder scratched Isaiah Roby (back). Oklahoma City wasn't shy about feeding Wiggins his most minutes since Jan. 19, though that may have at least partially been a byproduct of the team having only eight other players available. In any case, Wiggins played reasonably well during his time on the court and should be locked into a regular 20-plus-minute role for the Thunder now that he's healthy again.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Late addition to starting five Wiggins will start Sunday's game against the Jazz after Isaiah Roby (back) was a late scratch, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Throughout the day, all indications were that Roby would continue to start at center, but it looks like he may have tweaked something in his lower-back during pregame warmups. With virtually all other options at center also hurt -- Derrick Favors (back), Mike Muscala (ankle), Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (foot) -- the Thunder will go with a smaller look and shift Darius Bazley up to the five, while Wiggins enters the lineup on the wing. Wiggins missed the previous two games with a sprained ankle, so this will be his first action since Monday against Sacramento.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Late scratch Sunday Roby won't play Sunday against the Jazz due to lower-back soreness, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Roby was slated to start once again Sunday, but he was scratched with less than an hour remaining before the start of the game. Aaron Wiggins will join the starting lineup, while Darius Bazley will shift to the center position. It's not yet clear whether Roby will be able to play Tuesday against Milwaukee.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available Sunday Wiggins (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Nick Crain of SI.com reports.
Impact Wiggins missed the last two games due to a right ankle sprain, but he'll return to game action Sunday after participating in Saturday's practice session. He averaged 5.2 points and 3.2 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per game across his five appearances prior to his absence, but he'll come off the bench against the Jazz.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Can Tre Mann Keep OKC's Rookie of the Month Streak Alive? With Josh Giddey likely to miss most of March, can Mann fill the void and secure OKC its fifth award?
MARCH 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Thunder Gameday: Wrapping Up Week Against Utah at Home In their final game of the week, the Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Utah Jazz.
MARCH 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
WATCH: Timeline on Giddey's Injury Coach Daigneault analyzes Aleksej Pokusevski’s improvements.
MARCH 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Thunder are Surprising on Defensive End Oklahoma City has seen some surprising success on the defensive end of the court this season.
MARCH 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Tre Mann's Passing Abilities Add to Promise While Tre Manna has shown plenty of promise in the shot making department, his passing warrants attention too.
MARCH 5, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Still out Sunday Jerome (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Jerome continues to deal with left hip soreness and will be sidelined for a seventh consecutive game. Theo Maledon and Vit Krejci should be in line for additional run once again.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday Williams (knee) is out Sunday against the Jazz.
Impact Williams last played Feb. 16. It's not clear when he'll return from his sprained left knee.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Sunday Dort (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Dort will be unavailable for an eighth straight game due to a left shoulder strain. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but Tre Mann, Aleksej Pokusevski and Vit Krejci should continue to see increased run.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday Favors (back) is out Sunday against the Jazz.
Impact Favors will miss a third straight game due to back soreness. It's not clear when he'll return.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
OKC Thunder quotes: Mark Daigneault gives injury updates on Josh Giddey and Aaron Wiggins Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gave out injury updates for Josh Giddey and Aaron Wiggins.
MARCH 5, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Out couple more weeks Coach Mark Daigneault won't have an update on Giddey's (hip) injury for a "couple of weeks," Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.
Impact Given that many fantasy seasons in late March, this could effectively spell the end of Giddey's debut fantasy campaign. He's been out since Feb. 25, and the Thunder have no reason to rush the rookie back. In his continued absence, more minutes should remain available for Tre Mann, Aaron Wiggins (ankle) and other backcourt options. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has also been on a tear in Giddey's absence.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Jazz Wiggins (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.
Impact Wiggins has missed the last two games due to a sprained right ankle, but he practiced Saturday and will have an opportunity to return Sunday. If he remains out, Aleksej Pokusevski and Vit Krejci should see increased run.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
