Television: Fox Sports Oklahoma
Thunder Status
OKC once again demonstrated its hard-nosed, competitive spirit after its third straight close-fought game. Through three quarters, the Thunder scrapped to not only keep the game close but tie the score on three occasions as Orlando shot 51 percent or better in all four quarters.
The Thunder got energetic performances from players like Isaiah Roby who stepped into his first game of the season and dropped 19 points on 9 of 12 from the field. Off the bench, Thunder center Mike Muscala and guard Hamidou Diallo paced OKC’s second unit and combined for 27 points. Leading all Thunder scorers was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who cashed in 23 points on an efficient 8-of-10 from the field and 3-of-3 from behind the arc.
Pelicans vs Suns Picks and Predictions for December 29
Dec 29, 2020 | By:
AJ Salah
New Orleans has been able to fully unleash Zion Williamson, who so far is playing over 35 mpg and averaging 21.7 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 2.3 steals.
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New Orleans has been able to fully unleash Zion Williamson, who so far is playing over 35 mpg and averaging 21.7 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 2.3 steals.
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Tuesday s busy NBA betting slate is highlighted by the New Orleans Pelicans visiting the Phoenix Suns, in a clash of two favorites to assume one of the West s lower-rung playoff spots.
Not only reigning Most Improved Player did what he does best in filling it up with 24 points on 10-for-19 (52.6%) shooting, but he also continued to show growth as a playmaker, finishing with a game-high 11 assists and nearly made it a triple-double with nine rebounds.
That s what a max player looks like.
4. Lowry ties DeRozan in the record books.
It s Year 15 for Kyle Lowry and the 34-year-old looks as good as ever.
Lowry made his ninth opening-night start as a Raptor, tying him with his buddy DeMar DeRozan for most in franchise history, per TSN s Josh Lewenberg . He got out to a great start in this one, too.
Świątek and Rublev recognised as WTA and ATP reveal 2020 prize winners Tuesday, 22 December 2020
Poland s history-making French Open champion Iga Świątek and Russia s rising star Andrey Rublev were among the prize winners as the Women s Tennis Association (WTA) and the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) held their annual awards.
The duo were both named as the Most Improved Player of the Year by the respective organisations.
Świątek was recognised after becoming the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam title when she secured the French Open with victory over American Sofia Kenin.
The 19-year-old, who cracked the world s top 50 last year, also finished the season at a career-best number 17.
A new era of superstars and more talking points ahead of the NBA tip-off
A preview of the 2020-21 season, which gets underway tonight. By Luke Duffy Tuesday 22 Dec 2020, 6:00 AM Dec 22nd 2020, 6:00 AM 3,123 Views 1 Comment
FRESH OFF THE success that was their “bubble” in Florida, the NBA season returns tonight with a 72-game sprint for the post-season.
Here are the five most pressing questions as the league looks to navigate playing out a season in home arenas during a global pandemic. Luka Doncic in possession for Dallas Mavericks. Source: Tony Gutierrez
Will there be a first-time MVP?
LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) is now 35, while previous regular-season MVPs like Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) and Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors) have been cursed with injuries over the last 12 months.