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SGA just continues to find a way to come back better, every season. Averaging — 32.8 PPG on 68.6% TS in 33.4 MPG (has sat out 11 of 22 fourth quarters)
Despite not playing single game at (full strength). The Thunder are currently on a 78-win pace
We’re witnessing SGA ascend into an all-time great
Despite not playing single game at (full strength). The Thunder are currently on a 78-win pace
We’re witnessing SGA ascend into an all-time great
December 6, 2025 at 5:30 AM
SGA just continues to find a way to come back better, every season. Averaging — 32.8 PPG on 68.6% TS in 33.4 MPG (has sat out 11 of 22 fourth quarters)
Despite not playing single game at (full strength). The Thunder are currently on a 78-win pace
We’re witnessing SGA ascend into an all-time great
Despite not playing single game at (full strength). The Thunder are currently on a 78-win pace
We’re witnessing SGA ascend into an all-time great
Not a relatively rigid schedule for December
Here’s the Thunder’s schedule until the ASB
Here’s the Thunder’s schedule until the ASB
December 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Not a relatively rigid schedule for December
Here’s the Thunder’s schedule until the ASB
Here’s the Thunder’s schedule until the ASB
In addition to the news of Jalen Williams making his season debut against the Phoenix Suns
Here are the scenarios regarding the NBA Cup
Here are the scenarios regarding the NBA Cup
November 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
In addition to the news of Jalen Williams making his season debut against the Phoenix Suns
Here are the scenarios regarding the NBA Cup
Here are the scenarios regarding the NBA Cup
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
Steph Curry: Sat 19 fourth quarters during the 73-9 Warriors season
The Warriors' average margin of victory was +10.76 during the 2015-16 season
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Has already sat 10 fourth quarters
The Thunder's average margin of victory is +16.4 (including 12 victories by double figures)
The Warriors' average margin of victory was +10.76 during the 2015-16 season
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Has already sat 10 fourth quarters
The Thunder's average margin of victory is +16.4 (including 12 victories by double figures)
November 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Steph Curry: Sat 19 fourth quarters during the 73-9 Warriors season
The Warriors' average margin of victory was +10.76 during the 2015-16 season
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Has already sat 10 fourth quarters
The Thunder's average margin of victory is +16.4 (including 12 victories by double figures)
The Warriors' average margin of victory was +10.76 during the 2015-16 season
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Has already sat 10 fourth quarters
The Thunder's average margin of victory is +16.4 (including 12 victories by double figures)
Chet Holmgren’s quote from last night on Lu Dort’s nightly impact per Nick Gallo. Says everything about the connectiveness & trust this Thunder team has for one another
SPECIAL
SPECIAL
November 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Chet Holmgren’s quote from last night on Lu Dort’s nightly impact per Nick Gallo. Says everything about the connectiveness & trust this Thunder team has for one another
SPECIAL
SPECIAL
Cason Wallace really making a strong case for the All-Defensive First Team 🔒
• (1st) in steals
• (4th) in deflections
• (10th) with a 103.5 DEFRTG
• 6th) with a +18.8 NETRTG
Holding opponents to:
• 37% in the paint (non-restricted)
• 36% in the midrange/isolation areas
3+ steals in 8 of 15 games
• (1st) in steals
• (4th) in deflections
• (10th) with a 103.5 DEFRTG
• 6th) with a +18.8 NETRTG
Holding opponents to:
• 37% in the paint (non-restricted)
• 36% in the midrange/isolation areas
3+ steals in 8 of 15 games
November 18, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Cason Wallace really making a strong case for the All-Defensive First Team 🔒
• (1st) in steals
• (4th) in deflections
• (10th) with a 103.5 DEFRTG
• 6th) with a +18.8 NETRTG
Holding opponents to:
• 37% in the paint (non-restricted)
• 36% in the midrange/isolation areas
3+ steals in 8 of 15 games
• (1st) in steals
• (4th) in deflections
• (10th) with a 103.5 DEFRTG
• 6th) with a +18.8 NETRTG
Holding opponents to:
• 37% in the paint (non-restricted)
• 36% in the midrange/isolation areas
3+ steals in 8 of 15 games
This is the most confident we’ve seen Chet Holmgren offensively ➡️ *hence the leap*
Which is reflecting with the amount of from trust Daigneault — as Holmgren is becoming more of a staple in the offense
Here’s Holmgren being utilized in a variety of actions + attacking & abusing favorable matchups
Which is reflecting with the amount of from trust Daigneault — as Holmgren is becoming more of a staple in the offense
Here’s Holmgren being utilized in a variety of actions + attacking & abusing favorable matchups
November 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This is the most confident we’ve seen Chet Holmgren offensively ➡️ *hence the leap*
Which is reflecting with the amount of from trust Daigneault — as Holmgren is becoming more of a staple in the offense
Here’s Holmgren being utilized in a variety of actions + attacking & abusing favorable matchups
Which is reflecting with the amount of from trust Daigneault — as Holmgren is becoming more of a staple in the offense
Here’s Holmgren being utilized in a variety of actions + attacking & abusing favorable matchups
Chet Holmgren's fluidity at 7’1 isn’t talked about enough
Now, we’re seeing multiple aspects of his game being unlocked in various areas: tighter handle — allowing him to create more off the dribble + utilizing the midrange more + quicker & higher release point
Here’s Holmgren’s perfect night
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Now, we’re seeing multiple aspects of his game being unlocked in various areas: tighter handle — allowing him to create more off the dribble + utilizing the midrange more + quicker & higher release point
Here’s Holmgren’s perfect night
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November 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Chet Holmgren's fluidity at 7’1 isn’t talked about enough
Now, we’re seeing multiple aspects of his game being unlocked in various areas: tighter handle — allowing him to create more off the dribble + utilizing the midrange more + quicker & higher release point
Here’s Holmgren’s perfect night
⬇️⬇️⬇️
Now, we’re seeing multiple aspects of his game being unlocked in various areas: tighter handle — allowing him to create more off the dribble + utilizing the midrange more + quicker & higher release point
Here’s Holmgren’s perfect night
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Need to give this Thunder player his recognition
Cason Wallace's last 3 primary matchups:
Ja Morant: 11 points, 3/18 FG, 3 TOs
Steph Curry: 11 points, 4/13 FG, 1-5 3PT
Luka Doncic: 18 points, 7/20 FG, 4 TOs
Continues to go under the radar. He deserves his flowers — All-Defensive 🔒
Cason Wallace's last 3 primary matchups:
Ja Morant: 11 points, 3/18 FG, 3 TOs
Steph Curry: 11 points, 4/13 FG, 1-5 3PT
Luka Doncic: 18 points, 7/20 FG, 4 TOs
Continues to go under the radar. He deserves his flowers — All-Defensive 🔒
November 13, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Need to give this Thunder player his recognition
Cason Wallace's last 3 primary matchups:
Ja Morant: 11 points, 3/18 FG, 3 TOs
Steph Curry: 11 points, 4/13 FG, 1-5 3PT
Luka Doncic: 18 points, 7/20 FG, 4 TOs
Continues to go under the radar. He deserves his flowers — All-Defensive 🔒
Cason Wallace's last 3 primary matchups:
Ja Morant: 11 points, 3/18 FG, 3 TOs
Steph Curry: 11 points, 4/13 FG, 1-5 3PT
Luka Doncic: 18 points, 7/20 FG, 4 TOs
Continues to go under the radar. He deserves his flowers — All-Defensive 🔒
Isaiah Joe 3PT shooting: 22/52 (42.3%) overall
(40.9% on 7.3 3PA) off the catch & (50%) off the dribble
Thunder 3PT% without Isaiah Joe: 27.9%
Thunder 3PT% with Isaiah Joe: 36.7%
Irreplaceable gravity beyond the arc & that added layer is so valuable for the Thunder’s ball-handlers
(40.9% on 7.3 3PA) off the catch & (50%) off the dribble
Thunder 3PT% without Isaiah Joe: 27.9%
Thunder 3PT% with Isaiah Joe: 36.7%
Irreplaceable gravity beyond the arc & that added layer is so valuable for the Thunder’s ball-handlers
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Isaiah Joe 3PT shooting: 22/52 (42.3%) overall
(40.9% on 7.3 3PA) off the catch & (50%) off the dribble
Thunder 3PT% without Isaiah Joe: 27.9%
Thunder 3PT% with Isaiah Joe: 36.7%
Irreplaceable gravity beyond the arc & that added layer is so valuable for the Thunder’s ball-handlers
(40.9% on 7.3 3PA) off the catch & (50%) off the dribble
Thunder 3PT% without Isaiah Joe: 27.9%
Thunder 3PT% with Isaiah Joe: 36.7%
Irreplaceable gravity beyond the arc & that added layer is so valuable for the Thunder’s ball-handlers
Cason Wallace's defensive playmaking has overshadowed his three-point shooting this season:
Prior to *last game* — Wallace was shooting (42.5%) ➡️ now at (38.3%) overall from 3
Wallace (37.2% on 4.3 3PA) & 50% on pull-up 3s, adds a much-needed knockdown shooter to OKC’s inconsistent 3P shooting
Prior to *last game* — Wallace was shooting (42.5%) ➡️ now at (38.3%) overall from 3
Wallace (37.2% on 4.3 3PA) & 50% on pull-up 3s, adds a much-needed knockdown shooter to OKC’s inconsistent 3P shooting
November 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Cason Wallace's defensive playmaking has overshadowed his three-point shooting this season:
Prior to *last game* — Wallace was shooting (42.5%) ➡️ now at (38.3%) overall from 3
Wallace (37.2% on 4.3 3PA) & 50% on pull-up 3s, adds a much-needed knockdown shooter to OKC’s inconsistent 3P shooting
Prior to *last game* — Wallace was shooting (42.5%) ➡️ now at (38.3%) overall from 3
Wallace (37.2% on 4.3 3PA) & 50% on pull-up 3s, adds a much-needed knockdown shooter to OKC’s inconsistent 3P shooting
Chet Holmgren continues to develop & utilize the midrange
Early, but Holmgren is 17/24 from midrange — his release point and arc are noticeably higher
Not only does it take his scoring to another level, but it adds more *diversity + flexibility* to the Thunder’s offense
Early, but Holmgren is 17/24 from midrange — his release point and arc are noticeably higher
Not only does it take his scoring to another level, but it adds more *diversity + flexibility* to the Thunder’s offense
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Chet Holmgren continues to develop & utilize the midrange
Early, but Holmgren is 17/24 from midrange — his release point and arc are noticeably higher
Not only does it take his scoring to another level, but it adds more *diversity + flexibility* to the Thunder’s offense
Early, but Holmgren is 17/24 from midrange — his release point and arc are noticeably higher
Not only does it take his scoring to another level, but it adds more *diversity + flexibility* to the Thunder’s offense
Isaiah Hartenstein on the season (11 games):
13.4 PPG on 68.5% FG
11.8 RPG (6 double-doubles)
3.3 APG
In 30.1 MPG. Bringing a different element — as an enforcer on the glass, with his spacing: as a screener & vertical threat + connectivity as a playmaker
Playing the best basketball of his career
13.4 PPG on 68.5% FG
11.8 RPG (6 double-doubles)
3.3 APG
In 30.1 MPG. Bringing a different element — as an enforcer on the glass, with his spacing: as a screener & vertical threat + connectivity as a playmaker
Playing the best basketball of his career
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Isaiah Hartenstein on the season (11 games):
13.4 PPG on 68.5% FG
11.8 RPG (6 double-doubles)
3.3 APG
In 30.1 MPG. Bringing a different element — as an enforcer on the glass, with his spacing: as a screener & vertical threat + connectivity as a playmaker
Playing the best basketball of his career
13.4 PPG on 68.5% FG
11.8 RPG (6 double-doubles)
3.3 APG
In 30.1 MPG. Bringing a different element — as an enforcer on the glass, with his spacing: as a screener & vertical threat + connectivity as a playmaker
Playing the best basketball of his career
Ajay Mitchell on the season (11 games):
17.2 PPG on 57.5% TS
4.1 APG
4.0 RPG
1.8 SPG
In 28.0 MPG and have been a SIGNIFICANT reason for the Thunder’s 10-1 start
3-Year — $9M contract. MAJOR STEAL
17.2 PPG on 57.5% TS
4.1 APG
4.0 RPG
1.8 SPG
In 28.0 MPG and have been a SIGNIFICANT reason for the Thunder’s 10-1 start
3-Year — $9M contract. MAJOR STEAL
November 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Ajay Mitchell on the season (11 games):
17.2 PPG on 57.5% TS
4.1 APG
4.0 RPG
1.8 SPG
In 28.0 MPG and have been a SIGNIFICANT reason for the Thunder’s 10-1 start
3-Year — $9M contract. MAJOR STEAL
17.2 PPG on 57.5% TS
4.1 APG
4.0 RPG
1.8 SPG
In 28.0 MPG and have been a SIGNIFICANT reason for the Thunder’s 10-1 start
3-Year — $9M contract. MAJOR STEAL
Ajay Mitchell in their first NBA Cup game against the Kings:
18 POINTS
10 ASSISTS (career high)
5 REBOUNDS
3 STEALS
1 BLOCK
+26
Best floor game of his young career
18 POINTS
10 ASSISTS (career high)
5 REBOUNDS
3 STEALS
1 BLOCK
+26
Best floor game of his young career
November 8, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Ajay Mitchell in their first NBA Cup game against the Kings:
18 POINTS
10 ASSISTS (career high)
5 REBOUNDS
3 STEALS
1 BLOCK
+26
Best floor game of his young career
18 POINTS
10 ASSISTS (career high)
5 REBOUNDS
3 STEALS
1 BLOCK
+26
Best floor game of his young career
Isaiah Hartenstein in their first NBA Cup game against the Kings:
33 POINTS (career high)
19 REBOUNDS
3 ASSISTS
3 BLOCKS
14/17 FG
5/6 FT
+32 (game high)
The best game of his career
33 POINTS (career high)
19 REBOUNDS
3 ASSISTS
3 BLOCKS
14/17 FG
5/6 FT
+32 (game high)
The best game of his career
November 8, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Isaiah Hartenstein in their first NBA Cup game against the Kings:
33 POINTS (career high)
19 REBOUNDS
3 ASSISTS
3 BLOCKS
14/17 FG
5/6 FT
+32 (game high)
The best game of his career
33 POINTS (career high)
19 REBOUNDS
3 ASSISTS
3 BLOCKS
14/17 FG
5/6 FT
+32 (game high)
The best game of his career
With the 2026 Unrivaled Club Rosters Revealed
My most intriguing player in Unrivaled: Dominique Malonga
I lay out a few key points — on how Unrivaled could unlock *Malonga’s* game
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My most intriguing player in Unrivaled: Dominique Malonga
I lay out a few key points — on how Unrivaled could unlock *Malonga’s* game
highposthoops.com/dominique-ma...
November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
With the 2026 Unrivaled Club Rosters Revealed
My most intriguing player in Unrivaled: Dominique Malonga
I lay out a few key points — on how Unrivaled could unlock *Malonga’s* game
highposthoops.com/dominique-ma...
My most intriguing player in Unrivaled: Dominique Malonga
I lay out a few key points — on how Unrivaled could unlock *Malonga’s* game
highposthoops.com/dominique-ma...
4th time this season that SGA has scored 30+ points without playing the fourth quarter
& has scored 30+ in 7 of 8 games (most in the NBA)
Appreciate what you are witnessing
& has scored 30+ in 7 of 8 games (most in the NBA)
Appreciate what you are witnessing
November 5, 2025 at 7:11 AM
4th time this season that SGA has scored 30+ points without playing the fourth quarter
& has scored 30+ in 7 of 8 games (most in the NBA)
Appreciate what you are witnessing
& has scored 30+ in 7 of 8 games (most in the NBA)
Appreciate what you are witnessing
Craziest stat of the night:
The Thunder shot 18/18 (100%)!! in the restricted area & 18/38 (47.4%) from 3 tonight
The Thunder shot 18/18 (100%)!! in the restricted area & 18/38 (47.4%) from 3 tonight
November 5, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Craziest stat of the night:
The Thunder shot 18/18 (100%)!! in the restricted area & 18/38 (47.4%) from 3 tonight
The Thunder shot 18/18 (100%)!! in the restricted area & 18/38 (47.4%) from 3 tonight
Isaiah Joe tonight:
22 POINTS on 6/10 FROM 3
Joe has a franchise record 14 3PM — through his first three games & is averaging 18.3 PPG
Joe has been a significant factor in the Thunder’s offensive turnaround: since his return
22 POINTS on 6/10 FROM 3
Joe has a franchise record 14 3PM — through his first three games & is averaging 18.3 PPG
Joe has been a significant factor in the Thunder’s offensive turnaround: since his return
November 5, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Isaiah Joe tonight:
22 POINTS on 6/10 FROM 3
Joe has a franchise record 14 3PM — through his first three games & is averaging 18.3 PPG
Joe has been a significant factor in the Thunder’s offensive turnaround: since his return
22 POINTS on 6/10 FROM 3
Joe has a franchise record 14 3PM — through his first three games & is averaging 18.3 PPG
Joe has been a significant factor in the Thunder’s offensive turnaround: since his return
Noticeable statistic to point out for OKC
Thunder 3PT% without Isaiah Joe (First 5 Games): 27.9%
Thunder 3PT% with Isaiah Joe (Last 2 Games): 37.1%
Isaiah Joe’s spacing was clearly missed & is so valuable to the Thunder
Thunder 3PT% without Isaiah Joe (First 5 Games): 27.9%
Thunder 3PT% with Isaiah Joe (Last 2 Games): 37.1%
Isaiah Joe’s spacing was clearly missed & is so valuable to the Thunder
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Noticeable statistic to point out for OKC
Thunder 3PT% without Isaiah Joe (First 5 Games): 27.9%
Thunder 3PT% with Isaiah Joe (Last 2 Games): 37.1%
Isaiah Joe’s spacing was clearly missed & is so valuable to the Thunder
Thunder 3PT% without Isaiah Joe (First 5 Games): 27.9%
Thunder 3PT% with Isaiah Joe (Last 2 Games): 37.1%
Isaiah Joe’s spacing was clearly missed & is so valuable to the Thunder
Don’t want Isaiah Hartenstein’s performance to go unnoticed today:
14 POINTS (6/7 FG)
14 REBOUNDS (4 OFFENSIVE)
8 ASSISTS
2 STOCKS
+13
Near triple-double in only 26 minutes of action
14 POINTS (6/7 FG)
14 REBOUNDS (4 OFFENSIVE)
8 ASSISTS
2 STOCKS
+13
Near triple-double in only 26 minutes of action
November 2, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Don’t want Isaiah Hartenstein’s performance to go unnoticed today:
14 POINTS (6/7 FG)
14 REBOUNDS (4 OFFENSIVE)
8 ASSISTS
2 STOCKS
+13
Near triple-double in only 26 minutes of action
14 POINTS (6/7 FG)
14 REBOUNDS (4 OFFENSIVE)
8 ASSISTS
2 STOCKS
+13
Near triple-double in only 26 minutes of action
SGA in 3 quarters:
30 POINTS
7 ASSISTS
8/14 FG
76% TS
+24
Records his 79th consecutive 20+ point game. Tying Oscar Roberson. Only Wilt Chamberlain has a longer streak
Third time scoring 30+ without playing in the 4th quarter
It’s been seven games
30 POINTS
7 ASSISTS
8/14 FG
76% TS
+24
Records his 79th consecutive 20+ point game. Tying Oscar Roberson. Only Wilt Chamberlain has a longer streak
Third time scoring 30+ without playing in the 4th quarter
It’s been seven games
November 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
SGA in 3 quarters:
30 POINTS
7 ASSISTS
8/14 FG
76% TS
+24
Records his 79th consecutive 20+ point game. Tying Oscar Roberson. Only Wilt Chamberlain has a longer streak
Third time scoring 30+ without playing in the 4th quarter
It’s been seven games
30 POINTS
7 ASSISTS
8/14 FG
76% TS
+24
Records his 79th consecutive 20+ point game. Tying Oscar Roberson. Only Wilt Chamberlain has a longer streak
Third time scoring 30+ without playing in the 4th quarter
It’s been seven games
SGA in only 3 quarters
31 POINTS
7 ASSISTS
3 REBOUNDS
1 BLOCK
11/20 FROM THE FLOOR
3/6 FROM 3
6/6 FROM THE LINE
68.5 TS%
Another day in the office 🪣
31 POINTS
7 ASSISTS
3 REBOUNDS
1 BLOCK
11/20 FROM THE FLOOR
3/6 FROM 3
6/6 FROM THE LINE
68.5 TS%
Another day in the office 🪣
October 31, 2025 at 2:35 AM
SGA in only 3 quarters
31 POINTS
7 ASSISTS
3 REBOUNDS
1 BLOCK
11/20 FROM THE FLOOR
3/6 FROM 3
6/6 FROM THE LINE
68.5 TS%
Another day in the office 🪣
31 POINTS
7 ASSISTS
3 REBOUNDS
1 BLOCK
11/20 FROM THE FLOOR
3/6 FROM 3
6/6 FROM THE LINE
68.5 TS%
Another day in the office 🪣