Who is your favorite current NBA player to watch? TJ Ford: There are two guys right now for me. I think there’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Oklahoma City. Being able to watch him with his length, his pace, he dominates guys in so many different ways. He can shoot the basketball well, has a good mid-range, and he’s strong driving to the basket. His game is beautiful. It’s a beautiful game that he plays with fun. Watching him play, watching him be able to elevate guys who didn’t have a high profile, he has these guys playing at an extreme level. And then when you look at Anthony Edwards, his competitiveness kind of reminds me of Kevin Garnett as a guy who is going to give you something funny when he talks.
Source: HoopsHype
Source: HoopsHype
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
TJ Ford on Ant: “He’s very interesting. He gives good comments, he gives good soundbites. He’s passionate about the game of basketball. He’s proved he loves basketball, displaying that with fire and excitement.”
hoopshype.com/lists/tj-ford-… – 3:54 PM
TJ Ford on Ant: “He’s very interesting. He gives good comments, he gives good soundbites. He’s passionate about the game of basketball. He’s proved he loves basketball, displaying that with fire and excitement.”
hoopshype.com/lists/tj-ford-… – 3:54 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 30-point games with 0 turnovers this season:
5 — Kawhi
5 — Jokic
5 — Maxey
4 — Shai
The only players with more than three. pic.twitter.com/ascWBsM8mY – 3:10 PM
Most 30-point games with 0 turnovers this season:
5 — Kawhi
5 — Jokic
5 — Maxey
4 — Shai
The only players with more than three. pic.twitter.com/ascWBsM8mY – 3:10 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault on SGA’s jail dribble: “A lot of his stuff is incredible skill in very tight space. Everybody knows he wants to drive, everybody knows we want to drive… He still gets to wherever he wants on most nights.”
Said SGA doesn’t really get a chance to do it because… – 2:20 PM
Mark Daigneault on SGA’s jail dribble: “A lot of his stuff is incredible skill in very tight space. Everybody knows he wants to drive, everybody knows we want to drive… He still gets to wherever he wants on most nights.”
Said SGA doesn’t really get a chance to do it because… – 2:20 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Gordon Hayward on SGA: “A frontrunner for MVP this year. Well deserved, I think he’s put in the work… He’s got a pretty good feel of knowing when to get his.”
Mentioned he’s never played with anybody with his level of consistency before: “I don’t think I’ve played with someone… – 2:12 PM
Gordon Hayward on SGA: “A frontrunner for MVP this year. Well deserved, I think he’s put in the work… He’s got a pretty good feel of knowing when to get his.”
Mentioned he’s never played with anybody with his level of consistency before: “I don’t think I’ve played with someone… – 2:12 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
We’ve got another Beyond The Arc, w/me & @JohnGonzalez, live at 2p ET today. Watch live on @YouTube here: youtube.com/live/uCO8uxXb-…. Talking Kawhi injury scare, Gobert banged up, OG back, Steph status, SGA record, Stock up and Stock down and more. pic.twitter.com/QTFfkDFHfq – 1:04 PM
We’ve got another Beyond The Arc, w/me & @JohnGonzalez, live at 2p ET today. Watch live on @YouTube here: youtube.com/live/uCO8uxXb-…. Talking Kawhi injury scare, Gobert banged up, OG back, Steph status, SGA record, Stock up and Stock down and more. pic.twitter.com/QTFfkDFHfq – 1:04 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren are trying to do something the NBA hasn’t seen in more than two decades.
Spent a few days in Oklahoma City around a Thunder team with an MVP and ROY candidate theathletic.com/5337480/2024/0… – 10:51 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren are trying to do something the NBA hasn’t seen in more than two decades.
Spent a few days in Oklahoma City around a Thunder team with an MVP and ROY candidate theathletic.com/5337480/2024/0… – 10:51 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander last night:
30 PTS
10 REB
5 AST
It’s his 48th 30-point game of the season, breaking a tie with Kevin Durant for the most such games in a single season in @okcthunder history.
Please read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/zFxYiVRpkt – 8:39 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander last night:
30 PTS 10 REB 5 ASTIt’s his 48th 30-point game of the season, breaking a tie with Kevin Durant for the most such games in a single season in @okcthunder history.
Please read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/zFxYiVRpkt – 8:39 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
SGA posted his 48th 30+ point game passing Kevin Durant (47, 2009 and 2013) for the most in franchise history 🔥 pic.twitter.com/IGFQduIuKq – 12:50 AM
SGA posted his 48th 30+ point game passing Kevin Durant (47, 2009 and 2013) for the most in franchise history 🔥 pic.twitter.com/IGFQduIuKq – 12:50 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
I asked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander about breaking Kevin Durant’s record for 30 point games in a single season he called it “a blessing” pic.twitter.com/LTvESKYwKt – 10:56 PM
I asked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander about breaking Kevin Durant’s record for 30 point games in a single season he called it “a blessing” pic.twitter.com/LTvESKYwKt – 10:56 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA on breaking the Thunder record for 30+ point games in a season: “It’s cool. It’s an honor. Obviously, Kev’s done amazing things here and in his career.” – 10:54 PM
SGA on breaking the Thunder record for 30+ point games in a season: “It’s cool. It’s an honor. Obviously, Kev’s done amazing things here and in his career.” – 10:54 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Shai Gilgeous-Alexanders breaks Thunder record for most 30-point games in single season (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2024/03/12/sha… – 10:25 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexanders breaks Thunder record for most 30-point games in single season (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2024/03/12/sha… – 10:25 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30 points 48 times this season.
SGA passes Kevin Durant for most 30 point games in a season in Thunder history. – 10:19 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30 points 48 times this season.
SGA passes Kevin Durant for most 30 point games in a season in Thunder history. – 10:19 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Despite the loss, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks a Thunder record:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne… – 10:16 PM
Despite the loss, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks a Thunder record:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne… – 10:16 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
FINAL: Pacers 121, Thunder 111
SGA – 30 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists
Chet – 15 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks
Dort – 18 points
Turner – 24 points, 4 rebounds, 4 blocks
Haliburton – 18 points, 12 assists
Siakam – 18 points, 11 rebounds
OKC is 45-20 – 10:16 PM
FINAL: Pacers 121, Thunder 111
SGA – 30 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists
Chet – 15 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks
Dort – 18 points
Turner – 24 points, 4 rebounds, 4 blocks
Haliburton – 18 points, 12 assists
Siakam – 18 points, 11 rebounds
OKC is 45-20 – 10:16 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
SGA sets a new Thunder franchise record with 48 games with at least 30 points in a season. Still 17 games left. – 10:15 PM
SGA sets a new Thunder franchise record with 48 games with at least 30 points in a season. Still 17 games left. – 10:15 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now owns the Thunder record for most 30+ point games in a single season – 10:14 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now owns the Thunder record for most 30+ point games in a single season – 10:14 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
Pacers beat OKC 121-111.
– SGA: 30-10-5
– Dort: 18
– Chet: 15-13-3 + 2 blocks
– Giddey: 15-7-3
– Wallace: 11 (3-4 from 3)
– Hayward: 9-4-5
Dub’s presence definitely missed, but OKC also just didn’t shoot it well, particularly in the paint. – 10:14 PM
Pacers beat OKC 121-111.
– SGA: 30-10-5
– Dort: 18
– Chet: 15-13-3 + 2 blocks
– Giddey: 15-7-3
– Wallace: 11 (3-4 from 3)
– Hayward: 9-4-5
Dub’s presence definitely missed, but OKC also just didn’t shoot it well, particularly in the paint. – 10:14 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder fall to 45-20.
Tied for #1 with the Nuggets for the 1 seed. OKC still in 1st due to the tiebreaker.
Snaps 9 game home winning streak.
Next up: SGA vs Luka on Thursday night on TNT. – 10:14 PM
Thunder fall to 45-20.
Tied for #1 with the Nuggets for the 1 seed. OKC still in 1st due to the tiebreaker.
Snaps 9 game home winning streak.
Next up: SGA vs Luka on Thursday night on TNT. – 10:14 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC took an 87-86 lead with 1:35 left in the 3rd quarter.
Then Indiana finished with an 8-0 run.
This is normally when 4th Quarter JDub would take the reins. OKC needs a good burst while SGA sits. – 9:44 PM
OKC took an 87-86 lead with 1:35 left in the 3rd quarter.
Then Indiana finished with an 8-0 run.
This is normally when 4th Quarter JDub would take the reins. OKC needs a good burst while SGA sits. – 9:44 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That 8-0 Pacers run to close the 3rd could loom large down the stretch of this one. Assuming OKC keeps SGA in his normal rotation (on the bench to start the 4th) and without Jalen Williams going to need someone to step up on offense to keep pace with this prolific offense. – 9:42 PM
That 8-0 Pacers run to close the 3rd could loom large down the stretch of this one. Assuming OKC keeps SGA in his normal rotation (on the bench to start the 4th) and without Jalen Williams going to need someone to step up on offense to keep pace with this prolific offense. – 9:42 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Pacers 94, Thunder 87
SGA – 23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
Chet – 13 points, 8 rebounds
Dort – 15 points
Turner – 22 points, 4 assists, 3 blocks
Haliburton – 13 points, 9 assists
Siakam – 12 points, 7 rebounds – 9:42 PM
End of 3Q: Pacers 94, Thunder 87
SGA – 23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
Chet – 13 points, 8 rebounds
Dort – 15 points
Turner – 22 points, 4 assists, 3 blocks
Haliburton – 13 points, 9 assists
Siakam – 12 points, 7 rebounds – 9:42 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA scored 11 points on 4-12 shooting in the first half.
SGA has scored 10 points on 4-7 shooting in the first 8 minutes of the 3rd quarter. – 9:34 PM
SGA scored 11 points on 4-12 shooting in the first half.
SGA has scored 10 points on 4-7 shooting in the first 8 minutes of the 3rd quarter. – 9:34 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
OK… this is the OKC team I expected. They’ve already topped their output in the 1st (17) and 2nd (29) … and have made their way back to within 3pts.
Being without Jalen Williams is tough, but SGA (21pts) and others now stepping up. They’re 3/3 from 3 in 3Q. – 9:34 PM
OK… this is the OKC team I expected. They’ve already topped their output in the 1st (17) and 2nd (29) … and have made their way back to within 3pts.
Being without Jalen Williams is tough, but SGA (21pts) and others now stepping up. They’re 3/3 from 3 in 3Q. – 9:34 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC is the #3 points per game in the NBA.
Indiana is #29 in opponents’ points per game.
OKC only has 46 points at the half.
Obviously missing JDub. But OKC is missing some open looks and isn’t cashing in as many points off turnovers as usual.
Need a big 3rd quarter from SGA. – 9:09 PM
OKC is the #3 points per game in the NBA.
Indiana is #29 in opponents’ points per game.
OKC only has 46 points at the half.
Obviously missing JDub. But OKC is missing some open looks and isn’t cashing in as many points off turnovers as usual.
Need a big 3rd quarter from SGA. – 9:09 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Pacers 58, Thunder 46
SGA – 11 points, 4 rebounds
Chet – 8 points, 5 rebounds
Dort – 7 points
Turner – 15 points, 4 assists
Siakam – 10 points, 6 rebounds
Haliburton – 7 points, 6 assists – 9:02 PM
HALF: Pacers 58, Thunder 46
SGA – 11 points, 4 rebounds
Chet – 8 points, 5 rebounds
Dort – 7 points
Turner – 15 points, 4 assists
Siakam – 10 points, 6 rebounds
Haliburton – 7 points, 6 assists – 9:02 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault does not look happy about that foul call on SGA, really animated walking down to the baseline to talk to the official. – 8:56 PM
Mark Daigneault does not look happy about that foul call on SGA, really animated walking down to the baseline to talk to the official. – 8:56 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Good timeout by Mark Daigneault have to get Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the game, he was at the table but the action never stopped trying to spark things before half. – 8:50 PM
Good timeout by Mark Daigneault have to get Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the game, he was at the table but the action never stopped trying to spark things before half. – 8:50 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Pacers 22, Thunder 17
SGA – 6 points
Chet – 3 points, 2 rebounds
Turner – 9 points
Siakam – 4 points, 5 rebounds – 8:33 PM
End of 1Q: Pacers 22, Thunder 17
SGA – 6 points
Chet – 3 points, 2 rebounds
Turner – 9 points
Siakam – 4 points, 5 rebounds – 8:33 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers raced ahead 11-2, led by 10 and owned the paint for a 22-17 lead after 1.
Turner scored 9pts and SGA has 6. Teams are a combined 4/17 from range.
Thunder, who lead the league in FT% (83.3), have yet to get to the line. – 8:33 PM
Pacers raced ahead 11-2, led by 10 and owned the paint for a 22-17 lead after 1.
Turner scored 9pts and SGA has 6. Teams are a combined 4/17 from range.
Thunder, who lead the league in FT% (83.3), have yet to get to the line. – 8:33 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Pacers
SGA
Dort
Giddey
Hayward
Chet
Hayward gets his first start in place of JDub.
OKC trying for 10th straight home win. – 7:34 PM
Thunder starters vs Pacers
SGA
Dort
Giddey
Hayward
Chet
Hayward gets his first start in place of JDub.
OKC trying for 10th straight home win. – 7:34 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder Starters vs Pacers without Jalen Williams:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey
Lu Dort
Gordon Hayward
Chet Holmgren – 7:34 PM
Thunder Starters vs Pacers without Jalen Williams:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey
Lu Dort
Gordon Hayward
Chet Holmgren – 7:34 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Who is the best value to score 40+ points tonight?
Tatum at Utah (+240)
Giannis at Sacramento (+255)
SGA vs. Indiana (+310)
Tune in to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s games!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/O4qgK0imlu – 6:13 PM
Who is the best value to score 40+ points tonight?
Tatum at Utah (+240)
Giannis at Sacramento (+255)
SGA vs. Indiana (+310)
Tune in to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s games!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/O4qgK0imlu – 6:13 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
All-NBA is going to be crazy this year w/o positions…
Who are the locks?
Jokić, Giannis, Shai, Dončić, Tatum, Durant, Brunson, Kawhi, Edwards, LeBron, Davis, Fox, Lillard good bets…Brown in a mix that includes Zion, Sabonis, Maxey, George, Siakam & some others.
Is he in? – 3:43 PM
All-NBA is going to be crazy this year w/o positions…
Who are the locks?
Jokić, Giannis, Shai, Dončić, Tatum, Durant, Brunson, Kawhi, Edwards, LeBron, Davis, Fox, Lillard good bets…Brown in a mix that includes Zion, Sabonis, Maxey, George, Siakam & some others.
Is he in? – 3:43 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Chet with some really high praise for SGA, says there’s no hierarchy amongst anyone
pic.twitter.com/YSImUhKCQ0 – 12:51 PM
Chet with some really high praise for SGA, says there’s no hierarchy amongst anyone
pic.twitter.com/YSImUhKCQ0 – 12:51 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren joins The Woj Pod to discuss his remarkable rookie season, the lonely road back from injury, shaping his basketball imagination, SGA, Victor Wembanyama, much more.
ESPN: espn.com/radio/play/_/i…
Apple: tiny.cc/apple31224
Spotify:… – 8:48 AM
Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren joins The Woj Pod to discuss his remarkable rookie season, the lonely road back from injury, shaping his basketball imagination, SGA, Victor Wembanyama, much more.
ESPN: espn.com/radio/play/_/i…
Apple: tiny.cc/apple31224
Spotify:… – 8:48 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was nominated for player of the week – Luka Doncic took home the honor pic.twitter.com/VYJgGg5Gnc – 3:32 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was nominated for player of the week – Luka Doncic took home the honor pic.twitter.com/VYJgGg5Gnc – 3:32 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was nominated for West Player of the Week – 3:32 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was nominated for West Player of the Week – 3:32 PM
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TJ Ford: I came into college with this health condition, spinal stenosis, the narrowing of the spinal cord. So, I was seeing doctors right away; I was having some symptoms, but you know, after a little period of months, I felt those symptoms went away and, you know, I was scared to have surgery going into my freshman year that summer. But I decided at the last couple of hours before it was time for me to go in. I asked my Coach Rick Barnes that I felt healthy and that I didn’t need the surgery, more out of fear. And he was like ‘Okay,’ which I wasn’t really expecting a successful career. And then to not have any problems in college… I took some, I took more nasty falls in college than I did in the NBA, but just being able to overcome it, I mean, I had to prove to myself that I could be one of the best basketball players in the world. -via HoopsHype / March 14, 2024
What was it like being six-foot in an era that was so much more physical and bruising compared to today’s game? TJ Ford: Man, it was extremely tough. Playing against the best players every night, guys much bigger, with a different style of basketball, it was very physical. I was part of the era where all the guards posted up every night against guys 60-70 pounds heavier than me. -via HoopsHype / March 14, 2024
Dane Moore: Anthony Edwards in his postgame interview with TNT: “We feel like this was a statement game. We was down 22. Regardless of who they lose (Kawhi left the game after the 1st quarter), I think my team came out that second half and put on a show.” -via Twitter @DaneMooreNBA / March 13, 2024
Clutch Points: Stephanie Ready: “You exploded in that 3rd quarter. What were you seeing out there?” Anthony Edwards: “Just a bunch of mismatches… Their best defender is Kawhi [Leonard]. He went down, and they were just putting two on me and trying stuff.” 🗣 pic.twitter.com/jGkYtLhzdx -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / March 13, 2024
Mark Medina: Anthony Edwards on big-picture implications of having to lean on others and resiliency without KAT pic.twitter.com/5v19q5BbS9 -via Twitter @MarkG_Medina / March 13, 2024