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Runs at the end of quarters — *the STORY* of tonight’s game
10-2 run in the final 3 minutes. OKC’s defense buckled down in the critical moments + late-game execution
Propels the Thunder to their 10th straight win to improve to 18-1 (3-0 with a +71 point differential in NBA Cup Play)
10-2 run in the final 3 minutes. OKC’s defense buckled down in the critical moments + late-game execution
Propels the Thunder to their 10th straight win to improve to 18-1 (3-0 with a +71 point differential in NBA Cup Play)
November 27, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Runs at the end of quarters — *the STORY* of tonight’s game
10-2 run in the final 3 minutes. OKC’s defense buckled down in the critical moments + late-game execution
Propels the Thunder to their 10th straight win to improve to 18-1 (3-0 with a +71 point differential in NBA Cup Play)
10-2 run in the final 3 minutes. OKC’s defense buckled down in the critical moments + late-game execution
Propels the Thunder to their 10th straight win to improve to 18-1 (3-0 with a +71 point differential in NBA Cup Play)
OKC ended the first-quarter on a 16-4 run… then ended on a 13-6 run to close out the half
Despite not having the most impact offensive first-half — OKC held Minnesota to 39 points on 32% FG, 29% 3P, and forced 7 turnovers
SGA & Hartenstein scored or assisted on 36 of OKC’s 49 first-half points
Despite not having the most impact offensive first-half — OKC held Minnesota to 39 points on 32% FG, 29% 3P, and forced 7 turnovers
SGA & Hartenstein scored or assisted on 36 of OKC’s 49 first-half points
November 27, 2025 at 2:04 AM
OKC ended the first-quarter on a 16-4 run… then ended on a 13-6 run to close out the half
Despite not having the most impact offensive first-half — OKC held Minnesota to 39 points on 32% FG, 29% 3P, and forced 7 turnovers
SGA & Hartenstein scored or assisted on 36 of OKC’s 49 first-half points
Despite not having the most impact offensive first-half — OKC held Minnesota to 39 points on 32% FG, 29% 3P, and forced 7 turnovers
SGA & Hartenstein scored or assisted on 36 of OKC’s 49 first-half points
Such an impactful first quarter by Jaylin Williams
Plus-minus doesn’t always tell the full story but it does in this instance
As J-Will playmaking & floor spacing — spearheaded OKC’s run towards the end of the quarter + was a game-high +9 in the first quarter
Thunder up by 7 after the 1Q
Plus-minus doesn’t always tell the full story but it does in this instance
As J-Will playmaking & floor spacing — spearheaded OKC’s run towards the end of the quarter + was a game-high +9 in the first quarter
Thunder up by 7 after the 1Q
November 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Such an impactful first quarter by Jaylin Williams
Plus-minus doesn’t always tell the full story but it does in this instance
As J-Will playmaking & floor spacing — spearheaded OKC’s run towards the end of the quarter + was a game-high +9 in the first quarter
Thunder up by 7 after the 1Q
Plus-minus doesn’t always tell the full story but it does in this instance
As J-Will playmaking & floor spacing — spearheaded OKC’s run towards the end of the quarter + was a game-high +9 in the first quarter
Thunder up by 7 after the 1Q
Another wire-to-wire victory for the Thunder to improve to *17-1* — to extend its win streak to 9 games
OKC shot 52% FG & 41% 3P
Held their opponent under 100 points for the 5th time this season (most in the NBA)
Back-to-back games with the bench scoring 60+ points
10th best start in NBA history
OKC shot 52% FG & 41% 3P
Held their opponent under 100 points for the 5th time this season (most in the NBA)
Back-to-back games with the bench scoring 60+ points
10th best start in NBA history
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Another wire-to-wire victory for the Thunder to improve to *17-1* — to extend its win streak to 9 games
OKC shot 52% FG & 41% 3P
Held their opponent under 100 points for the 5th time this season (most in the NBA)
Back-to-back games with the bench scoring 60+ points
10th best start in NBA history
OKC shot 52% FG & 41% 3P
Held their opponent under 100 points for the 5th time this season (most in the NBA)
Back-to-back games with the bench scoring 60+ points
10th best start in NBA history
Ajay Mitchell with another very efficient night — scored 20 points on a perfect 8/8 shooting in 23 minutes
5th 20-point game of the season 📈
5th 20-point game of the season 📈
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Ajay Mitchell with another very efficient night — scored 20 points on a perfect 8/8 shooting in 23 minutes
5th 20-point game of the season 📈
5th 20-point game of the season 📈
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 3 QUARTERS
37 POINTS (30 MINUTES)
7 ASSISTS (1 TURNOVER)
5 REBOUNDS
2 STEALS
13/18 SHOOTING
85 TS%
+27
90 consecutive games with at least 20 points
11th time sitting out the fourth quarter in only 18 games
Maximum Efficiency
37 POINTS (30 MINUTES)
7 ASSISTS (1 TURNOVER)
5 REBOUNDS
2 STEALS
13/18 SHOOTING
85 TS%
+27
90 consecutive games with at least 20 points
11th time sitting out the fourth quarter in only 18 games
Maximum Efficiency
November 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 3 QUARTERS
37 POINTS (30 MINUTES)
7 ASSISTS (1 TURNOVER)
5 REBOUNDS
2 STEALS
13/18 SHOOTING
85 TS%
+27
90 consecutive games with at least 20 points
11th time sitting out the fourth quarter in only 18 games
Maximum Efficiency
37 POINTS (30 MINUTES)
7 ASSISTS (1 TURNOVER)
5 REBOUNDS
2 STEALS
13/18 SHOOTING
85 TS%
+27
90 consecutive games with at least 20 points
11th time sitting out the fourth quarter in only 18 games
Maximum Efficiency
Chet’s in a bit of a cold shooting stretch over the last few games, but the defense has really picked up
Up to 8 boards & 3 blocks, but has altered + disrupted a ton of possessions & is in the top percentile — in opponents' field goal percentage as the primary defender + in the restricted area
Up to 8 boards & 3 blocks, but has altered + disrupted a ton of possessions & is in the top percentile — in opponents' field goal percentage as the primary defender + in the restricted area
November 24, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Chet’s in a bit of a cold shooting stretch over the last few games, but the defense has really picked up
Up to 8 boards & 3 blocks, but has altered + disrupted a ton of possessions & is in the top percentile — in opponents' field goal percentage as the primary defender + in the restricted area
Up to 8 boards & 3 blocks, but has altered + disrupted a ton of possessions & is in the top percentile — in opponents' field goal percentage as the primary defender + in the restricted area
Dominant first half on both ends by the Thunder — leading 67-46
Held Portland to 35.7% from the floor + forced 12 turnovers to 15 FGM
25 bench & points off turnovers, +24 in paint points (shooting 66% from 2)
SGA with 28 points on 10/11 shooting & Ajay Mitchell with 13 points on 5/5 shooting
Held Portland to 35.7% from the floor + forced 12 turnovers to 15 FGM
25 bench & points off turnovers, +24 in paint points (shooting 66% from 2)
SGA with 28 points on 10/11 shooting & Ajay Mitchell with 13 points on 5/5 shooting
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Dominant first half on both ends by the Thunder — leading 67-46
Held Portland to 35.7% from the floor + forced 12 turnovers to 15 FGM
25 bench & points off turnovers, +24 in paint points (shooting 66% from 2)
SGA with 28 points on 10/11 shooting & Ajay Mitchell with 13 points on 5/5 shooting
Held Portland to 35.7% from the floor + forced 12 turnovers to 15 FGM
25 bench & points off turnovers, +24 in paint points (shooting 66% from 2)
SGA with 28 points on 10/11 shooting & Ajay Mitchell with 13 points on 5/5 shooting
SURGICAL first half play by Shai — scored a season-high (28 points) on 94% true shooting
November 24, 2025 at 1:17 AM
SURGICAL first half play by Shai — scored a season-high (28 points) on 94% true shooting
Ajay Mitchell with 13 points on 5/5 FG in 10 minutes of action so far
Has now scored double digits in 17/18 games
Has now scored double digits in 17/18 games
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Ajay Mitchell with 13 points on 5/5 FG in 10 minutes of action so far
Has now scored double digits in 17/18 games
Has now scored double digits in 17/18 games
5 forced turnovers & holding the Trailblazers to 31% FG by the Thunder defense + 63% FG (on 71% assist rate) by the Thunder’s offense in the first quarter
OKC up 21 after 12 minutes of action
OKC up 21 after 12 minutes of action
November 24, 2025 at 12:43 AM
5 forced turnovers & holding the Trailblazers to 31% FG by the Thunder defense + 63% FG (on 71% assist rate) by the Thunder’s offense in the first quarter
OKC up 21 after 12 minutes of action
OKC up 21 after 12 minutes of action
SGA in the zone early — 13 consecutive points over the last three minutes
November 24, 2025 at 12:26 AM
SGA in the zone early — 13 consecutive points over the last three minutes
While the Thunder are currently on a 77-win pace, it’s worth noting:
Their *.317 strength of schedule* — through 17 games ranks as the easiest schedule through 17 games among all teams
Their *.317 strength of schedule* — through 17 games ranks as the easiest schedule through 17 games among all teams
November 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
While the Thunder are currently on a 77-win pace, it’s worth noting:
Their *.317 strength of schedule* — through 17 games ranks as the easiest schedule through 17 games among all teams
Their *.317 strength of schedule* — through 17 games ranks as the easiest schedule through 17 games among all teams
DOMINANT second half on both ends (54-point swing) by the Thunder
+30 in points off turnovers, +21 from the three-point line (season-high 23 3PM), +16 in the paint
Season-high 71 bench points + 4 players scored 10+ off the bench
Thunder improve to 16-1 (2-0 in NBA Cup Group Play)
+30 in points off turnovers, +21 from the three-point line (season-high 23 3PM), +16 in the paint
Season-high 71 bench points + 4 players scored 10+ off the bench
Thunder improve to 16-1 (2-0 in NBA Cup Group Play)
November 22, 2025 at 5:26 AM
DOMINANT second half on both ends (54-point swing) by the Thunder
+30 in points off turnovers, +21 from the three-point line (season-high 23 3PM), +16 in the paint
Season-high 71 bench points + 4 players scored 10+ off the bench
Thunder improve to 16-1 (2-0 in NBA Cup Group Play)
+30 in points off turnovers, +21 from the three-point line (season-high 23 3PM), +16 in the paint
Season-high 71 bench points + 4 players scored 10+ off the bench
Thunder improve to 16-1 (2-0 in NBA Cup Group Play)
Thunder third quarter AVALANCHE, as OKC shot 16/22 from the floor + 9 3PM — outscoring Utah (43-20), including a 33-4 run
To take their first lead of the game in the quarter and extend it to a 22-point lead
A 40-point swing since the late first quarter
To take their first lead of the game in the quarter and extend it to a 22-point lead
A 40-point swing since the late first quarter
November 22, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Thunder third quarter AVALANCHE, as OKC shot 16/22 from the floor + 9 3PM — outscoring Utah (43-20), including a 33-4 run
To take their first lead of the game in the quarter and extend it to a 22-point lead
A 40-point swing since the late first quarter
To take their first lead of the game in the quarter and extend it to a 22-point lead
A 40-point swing since the late first quarter
Complete reversal in the second quarter as the Thunder trails 67-68 (after being down 18)
OKC: 55% FG, 9/17 3P, 12/16 FT with 17 ast & 6 TOs
UTA: 56% FG, 11/21 3P, 11/13 FT with 18 ast & 12 TOs
31 bench points for OKC & +11 in the turnover margin & +10 in points off turnovers has been key
OKC: 55% FG, 9/17 3P, 12/16 FT with 17 ast & 6 TOs
UTA: 56% FG, 11/21 3P, 11/13 FT with 18 ast & 12 TOs
31 bench points for OKC & +11 in the turnover margin & +10 in points off turnovers has been key
November 22, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Complete reversal in the second quarter as the Thunder trails 67-68 (after being down 18)
OKC: 55% FG, 9/17 3P, 12/16 FT with 17 ast & 6 TOs
UTA: 56% FG, 11/21 3P, 11/13 FT with 18 ast & 12 TOs
31 bench points for OKC & +11 in the turnover margin & +10 in points off turnovers has been key
OKC: 55% FG, 9/17 3P, 12/16 FT with 17 ast & 6 TOs
UTA: 56% FG, 11/21 3P, 11/13 FT with 18 ast & 12 TOs
31 bench points for OKC & +11 in the turnover margin & +10 in points off turnovers has been key
(8-0) Thunder run to begin the second quarter, to cut the deficit to 6
As the Thunder has turned their defense up a notch — forcing back-to-back turnovers — leading to a 4/5 shooting start for the quarter, from the floor
As the Thunder has turned their defense up a notch — forcing back-to-back turnovers — leading to a 4/5 shooting start for the quarter, from the floor
November 22, 2025 at 3:55 AM
(8-0) Thunder run to begin the second quarter, to cut the deficit to 6
As the Thunder has turned their defense up a notch — forcing back-to-back turnovers — leading to a 4/5 shooting start for the quarter, from the floor
As the Thunder has turned their defense up a notch — forcing back-to-back turnovers — leading to a 4/5 shooting start for the quarter, from the floor
Lackluster start from the Thunder starters
Bench came in with more energy + intensity (with 17 points + all 5 of their made three-pointers)
Allowed 44 first quarter points (most this season)
Bench came in with more energy + intensity (with 17 points + all 5 of their made three-pointers)
Allowed 44 first quarter points (most this season)
November 22, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Lackluster start from the Thunder starters
Bench came in with more energy + intensity (with 17 points + all 5 of their made three-pointers)
Allowed 44 first quarter points (most this season)
Bench came in with more energy + intensity (with 17 points + all 5 of their made three-pointers)
Allowed 44 first quarter points (most this season)
Utah came into this game as the hottest offense, over the last five games. That theme has carried over as their offense is applying a lot of pressure on OKC’s defense
The Jazz are off to a *blazing start* — shooting 11/15 (73%) & 5/7 (71%) from 3
5th time, the Thunder trails by double digits
The Jazz are off to a *blazing start* — shooting 11/15 (73%) & 5/7 (71%) from 3
5th time, the Thunder trails by double digits
November 22, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Utah came into this game as the hottest offense, over the last five games. That theme has carried over as their offense is applying a lot of pressure on OKC’s defense
The Jazz are off to a *blazing start* — shooting 11/15 (73%) & 5/7 (71%) from 3
5th time, the Thunder trails by double digits
The Jazz are off to a *blazing start* — shooting 11/15 (73%) & 5/7 (71%) from 3
5th time, the Thunder trails by double digits
On a night where shots weren’t falling at a high rate, the Thunder held the Kings to under 100 points to win its 7th straight game to improve to 15-1
SGA led all scorers with 33 pts
Holmgren with another efficient night — 21 pts, 7 rbs, 3 blks
Dort with a big second half (14 pts on 4/8 from 3)
SGA led all scorers with 33 pts
Holmgren with another efficient night — 21 pts, 7 rbs, 3 blks
Dort with a big second half (14 pts on 4/8 from 3)
November 20, 2025 at 3:34 AM
On a night where shots weren’t falling at a high rate, the Thunder held the Kings to under 100 points to win its 7th straight game to improve to 15-1
SGA led all scorers with 33 pts
Holmgren with another efficient night — 21 pts, 7 rbs, 3 blks
Dort with a big second half (14 pts on 4/8 from 3)
SGA led all scorers with 33 pts
Holmgren with another efficient night — 21 pts, 7 rbs, 3 blks
Dort with a big second half (14 pts on 4/8 from 3)
3rd straight game scoring 20+ points for Chet Holmgren — who’s in a really nice groove & rhythm + continues to be the epitome of efficiency *offensively*
November 20, 2025 at 3:22 AM
3rd straight game scoring 20+ points for Chet Holmgren — who’s in a really nice groove & rhythm + continues to be the epitome of efficiency *offensively*
After a rough start for Lu Dort in the first-half (0/4 FG & 0/3 3P)
He’s stepped up at the right time — with 14 points (5/6 FG & 4/5 3P) in the second-half
He’s stepped up at the right time — with 14 points (5/6 FG & 4/5 3P) in the second-half
November 20, 2025 at 3:17 AM
After a rough start for Lu Dort in the first-half (0/4 FG & 0/3 3P)
He’s stepped up at the right time — with 14 points (5/6 FG & 4/5 3P) in the second-half
He’s stepped up at the right time — with 14 points (5/6 FG & 4/5 3P) in the second-half
OKC’s defense was the *driving force*, along with another double-digit scoring quarter from SGA in the third
Thunder are +10 in the paint & has 8 steals leading to a 15-8 advantage in points off turnovers
As OKC extends their lead to 14, going into the fourth quarter
Thunder are +10 in the paint & has 8 steals leading to a 15-8 advantage in points off turnovers
As OKC extends their lead to 14, going into the fourth quarter
November 20, 2025 at 2:54 AM
OKC’s defense was the *driving force*, along with another double-digit scoring quarter from SGA in the third
Thunder are +10 in the paint & has 8 steals leading to a 15-8 advantage in points off turnovers
As OKC extends their lead to 14, going into the fourth quarter
Thunder are +10 in the paint & has 8 steals leading to a 15-8 advantage in points off turnovers
As OKC extends their lead to 14, going into the fourth quarter
Another strong start for Holmgren, who’s been dominant in the paint on both ends & SGA, who has another double-digit scoring first quarter
SGA & Holmgren combined for 19 (on 8/13 FG) of OKC’s 27 first-quarter points
SGA & Holmgren combined for 19 (on 8/13 FG) of OKC’s 27 first-quarter points
November 20, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Another strong start for Holmgren, who’s been dominant in the paint on both ends & SGA, who has another double-digit scoring first quarter
SGA & Holmgren combined for 19 (on 8/13 FG) of OKC’s 27 first-quarter points
SGA & Holmgren combined for 19 (on 8/13 FG) of OKC’s 27 first-quarter points
OKC's interior passing + attacking zones, has made big strides from the last couple of seasons
November 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
OKC's interior passing + attacking zones, has made big strides from the last couple of seasons