Live stream: Thunder 111, Raptors 128
The Oklahoma City Thunder (34-36) play against the Toronto Raptors (34-36) at Scotiabank Arena
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Game Time: 7:30 PM EDT on Thursday March 16, 2023
Oklahoma City Thunder 111, Toronto Raptors 128 (Final)
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Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Five takeaways from the Thunder’s loss in Toronto: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n… – 11:11 PM
Five takeaways from the Thunder’s loss in Toronto: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n… – 11:11 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Remember when Sam Presti called SGA and Dort the Molson Twins? Really coming full circle tonight. pic.twitter.com/j3a7ADohWb – 10:47 PM
Remember when Sam Presti called SGA and Dort the Molson Twins? Really coming full circle tonight. pic.twitter.com/j3a7ADohWb – 10:47 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“It was for sure a lot, I don’t know how many, I told them not to tell me for my peace of mind,” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on hosting many, many friends and family at Scotiabank Arena. pic.twitter.com/Gexi6ifrhC – 10:46 PM
“It was for sure a lot, I don’t know how many, I told them not to tell me for my peace of mind,” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on hosting many, many friends and family at Scotiabank Arena. pic.twitter.com/Gexi6ifrhC – 10:46 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Shai said he isn’t sure how many friends and family were in attendance tonight. “I dont know the number. I told them not to tell me for my peace of mind.”
Many of them are waiting for him in the stands post game and I can confirm, it’s a lot. Like an entire section-worth. – 10:46 PM
Shai said he isn’t sure how many friends and family were in attendance tonight. “I dont know the number. I told them not to tell me for my peace of mind.”
Many of them are waiting for him in the stands post game and I can confirm, it’s a lot. Like an entire section-worth. – 10:46 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
❝That’s a big thing that we’ve been working on.❞ pic.twitter.com/wAeCkNXRSw – 10:44 PM
❝That’s a big thing that we’ve been working on.❞ pic.twitter.com/wAeCkNXRSw – 10:44 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Player grades for the Thunder’s 128-111 loss to the Raptors (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/player-g… – 10:42 PM
Player grades for the Thunder’s 128-111 loss to the Raptors (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/player-g… – 10:42 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“I’m obviously playing the best basketball of my career … but overall it’s been fun, playing with these guys,” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. pic.twitter.com/y3jApqVqZv – 10:33 PM
“I’m obviously playing the best basketball of my career … but overall it’s been fun, playing with these guys,” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. pic.twitter.com/y3jApqVqZv – 10:33 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Decisive win for T.O. over OKC.
Two straight for the #Raptors at home.
Let’s break it down in the latest #SmithAndJones VLOG
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@Paul__Jones @Sportsnet @FAN590 #WeTheNorth #nba pic.twitter.com/tEQfkE1D1H – 10:32 PM
Decisive win for T.O. over OKC.
Two straight for the #Raptors at home.
Let’s break it down in the latest #SmithAndJones VLOG
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@Paul__Jones @Sportsnet @FAN590 #WeTheNorth #nba pic.twitter.com/tEQfkE1D1H – 10:32 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Indiana and Toronto in the win column. The Raps-the 9th seed lead 10th seed Washington by 1.5 games. The Bulls trail Toronto by 2 games. Raps own tie-breaker. Bulls trail 10th seed Wizards by .5 game. Bulls win tie breaker. The Pacers trail the Bulls by .5 game. – 10:25 PM
Indiana and Toronto in the win column. The Raps-the 9th seed lead 10th seed Washington by 1.5 games. The Bulls trail Toronto by 2 games. Raps own tie-breaker. Bulls trail 10th seed Wizards by .5 game. Bulls win tie breaker. The Pacers trail the Bulls by .5 game. – 10:25 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“We shocked so many people this year, I feel like we can keep doing that” – Lu Dort on Thunder’s run at a playoff spot and more. pic.twitter.com/7TPSrfyIqr – 10:23 PM
“We shocked so many people this year, I feel like we can keep doing that” – Lu Dort on Thunder’s run at a playoff spot and more. pic.twitter.com/7TPSrfyIqr – 10:23 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander came into tonight 3rd in most 30-point games this season (38)
Tonight vs. Toronto: 29 points 😩 pic.twitter.com/qEiPwodzqA – 10:14 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander came into tonight 3rd in most 30-point games this season (38)
Tonight vs. Toronto: 29 points 😩 pic.twitter.com/qEiPwodzqA – 10:14 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Toronto mashed the hell out of the Thunder tonight. If only OKC had a 7’1 rim-protecting big who can also play on the perimeter to give their star more driving lanes. – 10:08 PM
Toronto mashed the hell out of the Thunder tonight. If only OKC had a 7’1 rim-protecting big who can also play on the perimeter to give their star more driving lanes. – 10:08 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder still in the #10 play-in spot in the West.
Teams below OKC in the standings:
Jazz: hardest remaining schedule
Pelicans: 3-7 in the last 10
Blazers: lost 4 straight
Spurs: eliminated
Rockets: eliminated – 10:02 PM
Thunder still in the #10 play-in spot in the West.
Teams below OKC in the standings:
Jazz: hardest remaining schedule
Pelicans: 3-7 in the last 10
Blazers: lost 4 straight
Spurs: eliminated
Rockets: eliminated – 10:02 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“I think we made it all the way until three or four minutes in the fourth quarter until we took a fadeaway with two or three guys on us. … I’m talking about me, too.” – VanVleet on the offence being … better tonight. – 10:02 PM
“I think we made it all the way until three or four minutes in the fourth quarter until we took a fadeaway with two or three guys on us. … I’m talking about me, too.” – VanVleet on the offence being … better tonight. – 10:02 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
Thunder can’t claw to .500, again, falling in Toronto 128-111. Raptors size was a big factor, especially early in the fourth quarter.
– SGA: 29-3-3
– Giddey: 13 and 7 rebounds
– Jalen Williams: 15-7-3
– Mann: 12 (5-9 shooting)
– Joe: 12 – 9:46 PM
Thunder can’t claw to .500, again, falling in Toronto 128-111. Raptors size was a big factor, especially early in the fourth quarter.
– SGA: 29-3-3
– Giddey: 13 and 7 rebounds
– Jalen Williams: 15-7-3
– Mann: 12 (5-9 shooting)
– Joe: 12 – 9:46 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Really nice and much-needed bounce backs for Siakam (25-14-8) and Trent (23 points, 8-12 FG). VanVleet was excellent in the 1st half, Barnes was great in the 2nd half, and another 2-way gem for Anunoby. Good stuff all around. – 9:46 PM
Really nice and much-needed bounce backs for Siakam (25-14-8) and Trent (23 points, 8-12 FG). VanVleet was excellent in the 1st half, Barnes was great in the 2nd half, and another 2-way gem for Anunoby. Good stuff all around. – 9:46 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
FINAL: Raptors 128, Thunder 111
SGA – 29 points
JDub – 15 points, 7 rebounds
Giddey – 13 points, 7 rebounds
Siakam – 25 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists
Trent Jr. – 23 points
VanVleet – 19 points
OKC is now 34-36 – 9:46 PM
FINAL: Raptors 128, Thunder 111
SGA – 29 points
JDub – 15 points, 7 rebounds
Giddey – 13 points, 7 rebounds
Siakam – 25 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists
Trent Jr. – 23 points
VanVleet – 19 points
OKC is now 34-36 – 9:46 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
‘Topes win. 128-111.
25-14-8 for Siakam, 19-6-6 for Barnes, 19-5-5 for VanVleet, 23 off bench for Trent. Very good performance. – 9:45 PM
‘Topes win. 128-111.
25-14-8 for Siakam, 19-6-6 for Barnes, 19-5-5 for VanVleet, 23 off bench for Trent. Very good performance. – 9:45 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
A couple impressive wins over the 1st-place (albeit struggling) Nuggets and a Thunder team that had won 6 of 7 and is fighting for positioning out West. Raptors improve to 34-36 and are now a half-game back of Atlanta for 8th (Hawks own the tiebreaker) with 12 games left to play. – 9:44 PM
A couple impressive wins over the 1st-place (albeit struggling) Nuggets and a Thunder team that had won 6 of 7 and is fighting for positioning out West. Raptors improve to 34-36 and are now a half-game back of Atlanta for 8th (Hawks own the tiebreaker) with 12 games left to play. – 9:44 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Siakam tonight:
25 PTS
14 REB
8 AST
3-5 3P
Leading the Raptors all-time in 25/10/5 games. pic.twitter.com/sPd4CuWtgD – 9:42 PM
Siakam tonight:
25 PTS
14 REB
8 AST
3-5 3P
Leading the Raptors all-time in 25/10/5 games. pic.twitter.com/sPd4CuWtgD – 9:42 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
There are some games where you can really feel the absence of Kenrich Williams. This was one of them. – 9:42 PM
There are some games where you can really feel the absence of Kenrich Williams. This was one of them. – 9:42 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder have beaten the Celtics, 76ers, Cavs, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Knicks and Clippers this season.
But OKC is 0-10 versus their biggest rival: .500. – 9:41 PM
Thunder have beaten the Celtics, 76ers, Cavs, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Knicks and Clippers this season.
But OKC is 0-10 versus their biggest rival: .500. – 9:41 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Gary Trent Jr. over the previous 3 games: 18 points, 5-29 FG, 1-11 3P.
Gary Trent Jr. tonight: 21 points (and counting), 7-11 FG, 4-7 3P. – 9:36 PM
Gary Trent Jr. over the previous 3 games: 18 points, 5-29 FG, 1-11 3P.
Gary Trent Jr. tonight: 21 points (and counting), 7-11 FG, 4-7 3P. – 9:36 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Thunder are running into Poeltl on screens so hard that one could think it might be intentionally unintentional, if you know what I mean. – 9:33 PM
Thunder are running into Poeltl on screens so hard that one could think it might be intentionally unintentional, if you know what I mean. – 9:33 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
OKC had their chances. Toronto has been great at home and handled every Thunder run and controlled this contest. Tough one Sunday as well hosting the Suns in the afternoon. This one really came down to Toronto hit tough shots, OKC missed chances on offense. These games happen. – 9:31 PM
OKC had their chances. Toronto has been great at home and handled every Thunder run and controlled this contest. Tough one Sunday as well hosting the Suns in the afternoon. This one really came down to Toronto hit tough shots, OKC missed chances on offense. These games happen. – 9:31 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Strong cup of Joe!
@OGandE Power Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/kt7R3ZGGJ5 – 9:24 PM
Strong cup of Joe!
@OGandE Power Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/kt7R3ZGGJ5 – 9:24 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Now, it’s Pascal Siakam who is displeased with the craft of Ben Taylor. – 9:23 PM
Now, it’s Pascal Siakam who is displeased with the craft of Ben Taylor. – 9:23 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams has unlocked another NBA achievement: free throw shooting.
JDub averaged 2.0 free throws per game the first 56 games.
JDub is averaging 5.8 free throws per game the past 8 games. – 9:19 PM
Jalen Williams has unlocked another NBA achievement: free throw shooting.
JDub averaged 2.0 free throws per game the first 56 games.
JDub is averaging 5.8 free throws per game the past 8 games. – 9:19 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams just tried to end Koloko’s career and a stare down! Great back door cut, going to get rewarded with Free Throws. – 9:18 PM
Jalen Williams just tried to end Koloko’s career and a stare down! Great back door cut, going to get rewarded with Free Throws. – 9:18 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
You can’t draw up a better start to the fourth for Toronto than this. – 9:17 PM
You can’t draw up a better start to the fourth for Toronto than this. – 9:17 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
OKC in their best quarter got it within 6, 4, 5, but couldn’t get over the hump. They go into the 4th down 6 against Toronto. Great job by the Raptors to fend off OKC. This will be an exciting finish, fun game for development. – 9:15 PM
OKC in their best quarter got it within 6, 4, 5, but couldn’t get over the hump. They go into the 4th down 6 against Toronto. Great job by the Raptors to fend off OKC. This will be an exciting finish, fun game for development. – 9:15 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raptors lead Thunder 93-87 to start 4th. SGA with 23 but only four in the third as the Raptors walled him up pretty well. Siakam with 17. – 9:13 PM
Raptors lead Thunder 93-87 to start 4th. SGA with 23 but only four in the third as the Raptors walled him up pretty well. Siakam with 17. – 9:13 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raps up 93-87 after 3. I’d advise avoiding a one-possession game with SGA.
Siakam has 20 and 12, SGA has 23 – 9:12 PM
Raps up 93-87 after 3. I’d advise avoiding a one-possession game with SGA.
Siakam has 20 and 12, SGA has 23 – 9:12 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Raptors 93, Thunder 87
SGA – 23 points
JDub – 13 points
Giddey – 13 points
Siakam – 20 points, 12 rebounds
VanVleet – 17 points
Trent Jr. – 16 points – 9:12 PM
End of 3Q: Raptors 93, Thunder 87
SGA – 23 points
JDub – 13 points
Giddey – 13 points
Siakam – 20 points, 12 rebounds
VanVleet – 17 points
Trent Jr. – 16 points – 9:12 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Isaiah Joe is always moving. He just gets himself open. pic.twitter.com/LthwFKaNvt – 9:10 PM
Isaiah Joe is always moving. He just gets himself open. pic.twitter.com/LthwFKaNvt – 9:10 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Tre Mann had three straight DNPs coming into tonight.
He responds with one of his best games of the season.
Mann has 12 points on 5-7 shooting including 2-3 from 3. He’s a team high +3. He even notched a JWill. – 9:04 PM
Tre Mann had three straight DNPs coming into tonight.
He responds with one of his best games of the season.
Mann has 12 points on 5-7 shooting including 2-3 from 3. He’s a team high +3. He even notched a JWill. – 9:04 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Nurse going to Koloko earlier here in second half. I assume they’ll stick to primarily zone. Makes sense to go to those lineups, especially when SGA is off. – 9:04 PM
Nurse going to Koloko earlier here in second half. I assume they’ll stick to primarily zone. Makes sense to go to those lineups, especially when SGA is off. – 9:04 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by 4, 3:37 left in the third; been a really good game both ways
This Thunder team might be something – 9:02 PM
Raptors by 4, 3:37 left in the third; been a really good game both ways
This Thunder team might be something – 9:02 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Toronto has done a fantastic job overwhelming OKC, fighting off any runs, and keeping control of this game in the third. Typically a quarter OKC flips the game, Toronto isn’t letting them. Gonna be tough for OKC to pull this one out on the road, but a lot of game left. – 9:01 PM
Toronto has done a fantastic job overwhelming OKC, fighting off any runs, and keeping control of this game in the third. Typically a quarter OKC flips the game, Toronto isn’t letting them. Gonna be tough for OKC to pull this one out on the road, but a lot of game left. – 9:01 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Sarr getting minutes for OKC. Toronto has overwhelmed OKC with Their size and length. Trying everything right now to counteract them. Down just six. – 8:58 PM
Sarr getting minutes for OKC. Toronto has overwhelmed OKC with Their size and length. Trying everything right now to counteract them. Down just six. – 8:58 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Josh Giddey is making some absurd passes. Dort didn’t cash that in, but it was special. – 8:56 PM
Josh Giddey is making some absurd passes. Dort didn’t cash that in, but it was special. – 8:56 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Either Jak has to be up higher to help VanVleet on SGA, or he has to drop back. Saying that: SGA rules. – 8:56 PM
Either Jak has to be up higher to help VanVleet on SGA, or he has to drop back. Saying that: SGA rules. – 8:56 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
OKC point guards sure do love making highlight passes in Toronto
pic.twitter.com/kUYruCjzl7 – 8:51 PM
OKC point guards sure do love making highlight passes in Toronto
pic.twitter.com/kUYruCjzl7 – 8:51 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Marc Gasol is by far, and will forever be, the best passing big man the Raptors have ever employed but Jacob Poeltl can thread a needle very, very well
Nifty pass to a closely guarded Siakam for a bucket and Raptors up 11 – 8:50 PM
Marc Gasol is by far, and will forever be, the best passing big man the Raptors have ever employed but Jacob Poeltl can thread a needle very, very well
Nifty pass to a closely guarded Siakam for a bucket and Raptors up 11 – 8:50 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey got oohs and aahs from the Raptors crowd with a behind the back wrap-around pass to a driving JWill. – 8:48 PM
Josh Giddey got oohs and aahs from the Raptors crowd with a behind the back wrap-around pass to a driving JWill. – 8:48 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Giddey behind the back dime 👀 pic.twitter.com/qBtXl79M2M – 8:47 PM
Giddey behind the back dime 👀 pic.twitter.com/qBtXl79M2M – 8:47 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
Really quality minutes from Tre Mann in the first half: 9 points on 4-6 shooting in 13 minutes.
Also, SGA is awesome: 19 on 9-10 shooting. – 8:38 PM
Really quality minutes from Tre Mann in the first half: 9 points on 4-6 shooting in 13 minutes.
Also, SGA is awesome: 19 on 9-10 shooting. – 8:38 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
46 sec left…
Raps up 8…
FVV hits the 3…
But bucket wiped out on a questionable illegal screen by OG.
TOR, who would’ve been up 11, see their lead eventually cut to 5 at the half.
64-59 Raptors (shooting 54%) – 8:35 PM
46 sec left…
Raps up 8…
FVV hits the 3…
But bucket wiped out on a questionable illegal screen by OG.
TOR, who would’ve been up 11, see their lead eventually cut to 5 at the half.
64-59 Raptors (shooting 54%) – 8:35 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA at half vs. the Raptors – 19 points
ORU with 11:18 left in its game – 29 points – 8:35 PM
SGA at half vs. the Raptors – 19 points
ORU with 11:18 left in its game – 29 points – 8:35 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Fun half. Siakam (16 and 9 on 6-12 FG) & Trent (14 pts, 3-4 3P in 18 mins off the bench) have bounced back from their recent slumps, Anunoby has been a terror defensively (as per usual) & VanVleet’s got a 11-3-4 line & ZERO techs. Shai is Shai, tho (19 pts, 9-10 FG). Raps by 5. – 8:34 PM
Fun half. Siakam (16 and 9 on 6-12 FG) & Trent (14 pts, 3-4 3P in 18 mins off the bench) have bounced back from their recent slumps, Anunoby has been a terror defensively (as per usual) & VanVleet’s got a 11-3-4 line & ZERO techs. Shai is Shai, tho (19 pts, 9-10 FG). Raps by 5. – 8:34 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
First half was the optimal outcome for fans:
Very fun game
SGA doing his thing
Raptors winning – 8:33 PM
First half was the optimal outcome for fans:
Very fun game
SGA doing his thing
Raptors winning – 8:33 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
SGA hits tough, contested triple at horn but Toronto leads 64-59 at half, already with four in double figures: Anunoby (10); Siakam (16); VanVleet (11) and Trent Jr. (14). SGA goes into the half with 19 on 9-of-10 shooting. Dort with nine. – 8:33 PM
SGA hits tough, contested triple at horn but Toronto leads 64-59 at half, already with four in double figures: Anunoby (10); Siakam (16); VanVleet (11) and Trent Jr. (14). SGA goes into the half with 19 on 9-of-10 shooting. Dort with nine. – 8:33 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Raptors 64, Thunder 59
SGA – 19 points
JDub – 9 points
Mann – 9 points
Dort – 9 points
Siakam – 16 points, 9 rebounds
Trent Jr. – 14 points
VanVleet – 11 points, 4 assists – 8:32 PM
HALF: Raptors 64, Thunder 59
SGA – 19 points
JDub – 9 points
Mann – 9 points
Dort – 9 points
Siakam – 16 points, 9 rebounds
Trent Jr. – 14 points
VanVleet – 11 points, 4 assists – 8:32 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Two huge plays to respond to a massive Toronto momentum swing. Who else? Jalen Williams with the and-one, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with an impossible buzzer beating 3. OKC heads into their best quarter down just 5. – 8:32 PM
Two huge plays to respond to a massive Toronto momentum swing. Who else? Jalen Williams with the and-one, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with an impossible buzzer beating 3. OKC heads into their best quarter down just 5. – 8:32 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
19 points
9-10 shooting
2 rebounds
2 assists
2 steals
1 stepback halftime buzzer beating 3 pointer over two Raptors – 8:32 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
19 points
9-10 shooting
2 rebounds
2 assists
2 steals
1 stepback halftime buzzer beating 3 pointer over two Raptors – 8:32 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
SGA hits a fadeaway three to beat the buzzer, capping quite a half: 19 points, 9-of-10 shooting
Thunder trail though, 64-59. – 8:31 PM
SGA hits a fadeaway three to beat the buzzer, capping quite a half: 19 points, 9-of-10 shooting
Thunder trail though, 64-59. – 8:31 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raps up 64-59 after a half. 16 for Siakam, 14 for Trent, 11 and 4 for VanVleet.
SGA has 19 on 9 of 10, and the Raptors might need to do the thing where they put O.G. on him. – 8:31 PM
Raps up 64-59 after a half. 16 for Siakam, 14 for Trent, 11 and 4 for VanVleet.
SGA has 19 on 9 of 10, and the Raptors might need to do the thing where they put O.G. on him. – 8:31 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
What a fun game
Raptors 64-59 at the half
Siakam’s got 16, SGA’s got 19 – 8:30 PM
What a fun game
Raptors 64-59 at the half
Siakam’s got 16, SGA’s got 19 – 8:30 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
FVV and Ben Taylor having a little chat in the TV timeout there. No fireworks. – 8:26 PM
FVV and Ben Taylor having a little chat in the TV timeout there. No fireworks. – 8:26 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Free throw attempts so far:
Raptors: 6-of-12
Thunder: 1-of-2
Pretty understandable why the usual coolheaded SGA was visibly upset at that non-call – 8:25 PM
Free throw attempts so far:
Raptors: 6-of-12
Thunder: 1-of-2
Pretty understandable why the usual coolheaded SGA was visibly upset at that non-call – 8:25 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
The apoplexy emanating from the Raptors makes one feel a technical foul is in the offing – 8:23 PM
The apoplexy emanating from the Raptors makes one feel a technical foul is in the offing – 8:23 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is upset after not getting a call on that fast team finish. Toronto has been aggressive all game OKC hasn’t gotten many calls. – 8:23 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is upset after not getting a call on that fast team finish. Toronto has been aggressive all game OKC hasn’t gotten many calls. – 8:23 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
If I was a Raptors fan watching this game in Toronto, I’d be making up ridiculous trades to get Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on my team too. – 8:22 PM
If I was a Raptors fan watching this game in Toronto, I’d be making up ridiculous trades to get Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on my team too. – 8:22 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is showing out in his homecoming: 14 points on 7-of-8 shooting.
He’s relentless. – 8:21 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is showing out in his homecoming: 14 points on 7-of-8 shooting.
He’s relentless. – 8:21 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
A defensive stop leads to a score in transition! 😤 pic.twitter.com/W8hGgXJNy5 – 8:19 PM
A defensive stop leads to a score in transition! 😤 pic.twitter.com/W8hGgXJNy5 – 8:19 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Dario just didn’t seem to have it in this game, at least not in his first pass through. Opportunity swings to Jeremiah Robinson-Earl let’s see what he can do with it. This is a good spot to get these guys back in the mix. – 8:16 PM
Dario just didn’t seem to have it in this game, at least not in his first pass through. Opportunity swings to Jeremiah Robinson-Earl let’s see what he can do with it. This is a good spot to get these guys back in the mix. – 8:16 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Smart use of zone with Koloko on back end, Siakam and Boucher flanking him. Thunder have missed several shots in the paint trying to shoot over them. – 8:11 PM
Smart use of zone with Koloko on back end, Siakam and Boucher flanking him. Thunder have missed several shots in the paint trying to shoot over them. – 8:11 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Great response by Toronto, and they’re doing everything right defensively against Shai and it’s caused some trouble for the Thunder offense. Raptors up 1 at the end of 1. This is a fun game with stakes. SGA Still has 6 points, two rebounds, an assist, and a steal. – 8:07 PM
Great response by Toronto, and they’re doing everything right defensively against Shai and it’s caused some trouble for the Thunder offense. Raptors up 1 at the end of 1. This is a fun game with stakes. SGA Still has 6 points, two rebounds, an assist, and a steal. – 8:07 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
VanVleet/Siakam are both off to great starts. Hasn’t happened a lot this season but it’s a good sign. They combined for 18 of the Raptors’ 29 first-quarter points (9 apiece) & 9 of their 14 rebounds. Raps have attempted 12 FTs to OKC’s 1 (tho they’ve only made 6). They lead by 1 – 8:07 PM
VanVleet/Siakam are both off to great starts. Hasn’t happened a lot this season but it’s a good sign. They combined for 18 of the Raptors’ 29 first-quarter points (9 apiece) & 9 of their 14 rebounds. Raps have attempted 12 FTs to OKC’s 1 (tho they’ve only made 6). They lead by 1 – 8:07 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
29-28 Raptors over OKC. Dort and OKC with six; VanVleet and Siakam and with 9 each. – 8:07 PM
29-28 Raptors over OKC. Dort and OKC with six; VanVleet and Siakam and with 9 each. – 8:07 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Raptors 29, Thunder 28
SGA – 6 points
Dort – 6 points
Siakam – 9 points, 6 rebounds
VanVleet – 9 points – 8:06 PM
End of 1Q: Raptors 29, Thunder 28
SGA – 6 points
Dort – 6 points
Siakam – 9 points, 6 rebounds
VanVleet – 9 points – 8:06 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raps up 29-28 after 1. VanVleet + Siakam have 9 apiece, Nurse has only gone to Boucher + Trent off bench so far. The two canucks have six to lead OKC. – 8:06 PM
Raps up 29-28 after 1. VanVleet + Siakam have 9 apiece, Nurse has only gone to Boucher + Trent off bench so far. The two canucks have six to lead OKC. – 8:06 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Pretty fun quarter
Raptors up 29-28
SGA and Dort, 6 each
FVV and Siakam 9 each
Raptors missed 6 of 11 FTs – 8:05 PM
Pretty fun quarter
Raptors up 29-28
SGA and Dort, 6 each
FVV and Siakam 9 each
Raptors missed 6 of 11 FTs – 8:05 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Big time three for Ousmane Dieng. Tre Mann is getting first quarter minutes here, as Mark Daigneault mentioned the opportunities will swing back to those guys, let’s see what he can do against this lengthy and aggressive Toronto defense. So far so good for Mann. – 8:02 PM
Big time three for Ousmane Dieng. Tre Mann is getting first quarter minutes here, as Mark Daigneault mentioned the opportunities will swing back to those guys, let’s see what he can do against this lengthy and aggressive Toronto defense. So far so good for Mann. – 8:02 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Tre Mann, with DNPs in five of his last six games, is getting first quarter minutes tonight. Has already made a couple of nice plays. – 8:01 PM
Tre Mann, with DNPs in five of his last six games, is getting first quarter minutes tonight. Has already made a couple of nice plays. – 8:01 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Lu with the tough drive for the AND1! pic.twitter.com/6IqVqzgrIx – 8:00 PM
Lu with the tough drive for the AND1! pic.twitter.com/6IqVqzgrIx – 8:00 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
SGA and Dort recognized in Toronto. Both are national team members. pic.twitter.com/yef9MZqJZh – 8:00 PM
SGA and Dort recognized in Toronto. Both are national team members. pic.twitter.com/yef9MZqJZh – 8:00 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Fred VanVleet said tonight’s ref Ben Taylor was “f*** terrible” the last time he officiated a Raptors game.
SGA was quoted last game as saying he doesn’t like to argue with refs.
Free throws so far
Raptors 10
OKC 0 – 7:59 PM
Fred VanVleet said tonight’s ref Ben Taylor was “f*** terrible” the last time he officiated a Raptors game.
SGA was quoted last game as saying he doesn’t like to argue with refs.
Free throws so far
Raptors 10
OKC 0 – 7:59 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raps recognize Dort and SGA as Canada Basketball contributors.
Tampering! – 7:59 PM
Raps recognize Dort and SGA as Canada Basketball contributors.
Tampering! – 7:59 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nice to see Siakam in attack mode early. He’s attempted 6 free throws in 8 minutes – more than he took in the previous 4 games combined – and just made a couple OKC defenders look silly on an impressive Euro step. Best he’s looked in weeks. – 7:59 PM
Nice to see Siakam in attack mode early. He’s attempted 6 free throws in 8 minutes – more than he took in the previous 4 games combined – and just made a couple OKC defenders look silly on an impressive Euro step. Best he’s looked in weeks. – 7:59 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raptors up 19-18 on OKC with 3:53 left in 1Q. VanVleet and Siakam with 7, OKC has six different scorers already. – 7:58 PM
Raptors up 19-18 on OKC with 3:53 left in 1Q. VanVleet and Siakam with 7, OKC has six different scorers already. – 7:58 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Siakam corner 3, Siakam Eurostep layup
Raptors up 1 at second timeout – 7:56 PM
Siakam corner 3, Siakam Eurostep layup
Raptors up 1 at second timeout – 7:56 PM
steal Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Lu Dort continues to rain corner threes, great relocation by Dort, SGA with a beautiful pass. – 7:49 PM
Lu Dort continues to rain corner threes, great relocation by Dort, SGA with a beautiful pass. – 7:49 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Good quick one going here, Thunder play FAST and are up 4 at first time out – 7:49 PM
Good quick one going here, Thunder play FAST and are up 4 at first time out – 7:49 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
(Never mind. After those first couple possessions, Anunoby has mostly been on Giddey. VanVleet seems to be handling the SGA duties for now.) – 7:48 PM
(Never mind. After those first couple possessions, Anunoby has mostly been on Giddey. VanVleet seems to be handling the SGA duties for now.) – 7:48 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
The Jaylin Williams 3-pointer is slowly entering ‘Steven Adams post touch’ territory of opening script plays for OKC – 7:45 PM
The Jaylin Williams 3-pointer is slowly entering ‘Steven Adams post touch’ territory of opening script plays for OKC – 7:45 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
O.G. Anunoby starts on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, because of course he does. His primary assignments over the last 8 games: DeRozan, Beal (x2), Jokic (x2), Kawhi, Anthony Davis, SGA. – 7:43 PM
O.G. Anunoby starts on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, because of course he does. His primary assignments over the last 8 games: DeRozan, Beal (x2), Jokic (x2), Kawhi, Anthony Davis, SGA. – 7:43 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Ben Taylor calling his first Raptors game since Fred VanVleet called him out in LA last week. Fun. – 7:41 PM
Ben Taylor calling his first Raptors game since Fred VanVleet called him out in LA last week. Fun. – 7:41 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Toronto PA guy goes with the French pronunciation of Daigneault. Mark would’ve made a helluva hockey coach with that name. – 7:39 PM
Toronto PA guy goes with the French pronunciation of Daigneault. Mark would’ve made a helluva hockey coach with that name. – 7:39 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
SGA introduced in Toronto. Just his fourth game here. Third with the Thunder. pic.twitter.com/3BxEDSHwgv – 7:37 PM
SGA introduced in Toronto. Just his fourth game here. Third with the Thunder. pic.twitter.com/3BxEDSHwgv – 7:37 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Yes, it will be VanVleet, Barnes, Anunoby, Siakam and Poeltl starting for the Raptors tonight
And, yes, that is Ben Taylor out there among the three officials – 7:27 PM
Yes, it will be VanVleet, Barnes, Anunoby, Siakam and Poeltl starting for the Raptors tonight
And, yes, that is Ben Taylor out there among the three officials – 7:27 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Starter’s in Toronto!
📺 @BallySportsOK pic.twitter.com/X6KJlDmrlW – 7:18 PM
Starter’s in Toronto!
📺 @BallySportsOK pic.twitter.com/X6KJlDmrlW – 7:18 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC starters vs Raptors
SGA
Dort
Giddey
JDub
JWill
Thunder will be tied with the Mavs and Wolves for the #7 seed with a win tonight. – 7:04 PM
OKC starters vs Raptors
SGA
Dort
Giddey
JDub
JWill
Thunder will be tied with the Mavs and Wolves for the #7 seed with a win tonight. – 7:04 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
❝Tonight is a new challenge…we have to go out there and compete.❞
With high focuses ahead of tonight’s game, @NickAGallo caught up with Lu Dort. pic.twitter.com/l64EDIcPcP – 7:00 PM
❝Tonight is a new challenge…we have to go out there and compete.❞
With high focuses ahead of tonight’s game, @NickAGallo caught up with Lu Dort. pic.twitter.com/l64EDIcPcP – 7:00 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Many thanks to Shaun Stewart for his work on my latest ‘Words By Grange’ video essay on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for @Sportsnet — sportsnet.ca/nba/video/gilg… – 6:56 PM
Many thanks to Shaun Stewart for his work on my latest ‘Words By Grange’ video essay on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for @Sportsnet — sportsnet.ca/nba/video/gilg… – 6:56 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
OKC coach Mark Daigneault on O.G. Anunoby’s defence. pic.twitter.com/kxCynQ9fnx – 6:36 PM
OKC coach Mark Daigneault on O.G. Anunoby’s defence. pic.twitter.com/kxCynQ9fnx – 6:36 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Daigneault asked if Poku could be back with the Thunder this season:
“That’s on the table. We’d have to see where he is at the end of the rehab stint, and we’d have to see where we are. At the end of the day, he’s been out for a long time. A lot’s changed since he was here … – 6:35 PM
Daigneault asked if Poku could be back with the Thunder this season:
“That’s on the table. We’d have to see where he is at the end of the rehab stint, and we’d have to see where we are. At the end of the day, he’s been out for a long time. A lot’s changed since he was here … – 6:35 PM
Andrew Bogut @RogueBoguesPod
Basketball Pod Ep 97 – @andrewbogut and @HoopConsultants chat about Fred VanVleet’s explosive press conference.
Listen to the ep here 👇
https://t.co/u0OwdyWBh0
#LetsGetRogue #RogueBogues #NBA #Basketball #PressConference pic.twitter.com/EKVTyCTcMM – 6:04 PM
Basketball Pod Ep 97 – @andrewbogut and @HoopConsultants chat about Fred VanVleet’s explosive press conference.
Listen to the ep here 👇
https://t.co/u0OwdyWBh0
#LetsGetRogue #RogueBogues #NBA #Basketball #PressConference pic.twitter.com/EKVTyCTcMM – 6:04 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn said he thought Spencer Dinwiddie should have taken 16 free throws instead of six after re-watching the OKC film. – 5:55 PM
Jacque Vaughn said he thought Spencer Dinwiddie should have taken 16 free throws instead of six after re-watching the OKC film. – 5:55 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Collective confidence as a unit 💯
🎥 Watch more | https://t.co/dm1LFflwYS pic.twitter.com/bK1ebExLKt – 5:21 PM
Collective confidence as a unit 💯
🎥 Watch more | https://t.co/dm1LFflwYS pic.twitter.com/bK1ebExLKt – 5:21 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Roadtrip mentality 🤝
🎥 Watch more | https://t.co/dm1LFflwYS pic.twitter.com/3Rkrg4xJjI – 5:11 PM
Roadtrip mentality 🤝
🎥 Watch more | https://t.co/dm1LFflwYS pic.twitter.com/3Rkrg4xJjI – 5:11 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
After a quick, exciting game at home, the Thunder is in Toronto, looking to carry its disruptive defense and offensive rhythm over into tonight’s matchup.
@NickAGallo and @ParisNLawson are here with today’s @OUHealth Game Day Report 🎤 pic.twitter.com/U2PWH3Ild8 – 4:17 PM
After a quick, exciting game at home, the Thunder is in Toronto, looking to carry its disruptive defense and offensive rhythm over into tonight’s matchup.
@NickAGallo and @ParisNLawson are here with today’s @OUHealth Game Day Report 🎤 pic.twitter.com/U2PWH3Ild8 – 4:17 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Coming into tonight’s match up against Toronto, the Thunder is ranked second in the league in points off turnovers with 20.8 points per game. pic.twitter.com/ZjBnSZgzCH – 2:27 PM
Coming into tonight’s match up against Toronto, the Thunder is ranked second in the league in points off turnovers with 20.8 points per game. pic.twitter.com/ZjBnSZgzCH – 2:27 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Thunder will host Military Appreciation Night on Tuesday, March 28 at its game against the Hornets: pic.twitter.com/wJS8lVbXYp – 2:25 PM
Thunder will host Military Appreciation Night on Tuesday, March 28 at its game against the Hornets: pic.twitter.com/wJS8lVbXYp – 2:25 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Tonight will be the second time in seven days the Raptors will be engaging in a battle of ninth seeds in their conferences, we live in a blessed time. – 1:47 PM
Tonight will be the second time in seven days the Raptors will be engaging in a battle of ninth seeds in their conferences, we live in a blessed time. – 1:47 PM