Three Takeaways From the Thunder s 122-106 Loss to Sacramento
Sacramento exploded in the third quarter to hand Oklahoma City its third loss to the Kings in a seven-day span.
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May 12, 2021
Sacramento erupted in the third quarter against Oklahoma City on Tuesday night, pouring on 41 points and sending the Thunder home with a 122-106 loss. For optimistic Thunder fans, it was a blessing in disguise with the impending lottery incoming. Here are three takeaways from the game:
Draft odds soaring for OKC
In terms of the draft lottery, Oklahoma City had a good night.
With the loss, they reclaimed sole possession of the third-worst record in the league, which gives them the best odds at the top pick for the upcoming draft.
Three Takeaways From Oklahoma City s 103-99 Loss to the Kings
The Thunder s newest player had a career-night and Oklahoma City reached deep into its bench in a 103-99 loss to the Kings Tuesday
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May 4, 2021
Oklahoma City played another close game on Tuesday, falling to the Kings 103-99. New signee Gabriel Deck continued to play well and Oklahoma City reached deep into its rotation in the loss. Here are three takeaway’s from the game:
Deck delivering in home stretch
Gabriel Deck is continuing to deliver for Oklahoma City.
On Tuesday night, he scored 16 points on 5-for-7 shooting from the floor, adding three rebounds and three assists in just 16 minutes.
Three takeaways from Oklahoma Cityâs 123-120 loss to the Suns
Following the worst loss in Thunder history on Saturday, Luguentz Dort and the Oklahoma City Thunder wouldn t let the West-leading Suns pull away Sunday night
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May 2, 2021
Just one night after a historically bad night, Luguentz Dort and a scrappy Oklahoma City team hung around with the Western Conference leading Suns on Sunday night. Here are three takeaway’s from the game:
Keeping it competitive
After the largest beatdown in team history on Saturday, Oklahoma City at least stayed competitive against the Suns on Sunday, cutting the lead to down to three in the final minute of the game.
Theo Maledon sets Thunder rookie season 3-point record
Oklahoma City rookie Theo Maledon set the team record for 3-pointers in a rookie season Sunday night
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If it wasn’t apparent already, the future is bright for Oklahoma City.
It was especially true Sunday night, when Thunder guard Theo Maledon tacked on three more 3-pointers to set the rookie record for most 3-point field goals in a season.
Maledon’s final 3-pointer of the night, which cut the Phoenix lead to just three with 1.1 left to play, was his 96th of the season.
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“It’s definitely humbling,” Maledon said of earning the record. “I’m really blessed to being able to achieve that, but I think what matters most to me is winning.”