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2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
14-32, 5th in Northwest
- 12/6W 114-103
- 12/8W 110-109
- 12/10L 116-95
- 12/12L 103-84
- 12/15L 113-110
- 12/18W 104-103
- 12/20W 102-99
- 12/22W 108-94
- 12/23L 113-101
- 12/26W 117-112
- 12/28L 117-111
- 12/29L 115-97
- 12/31W 95-80
- 1/2L 95-86
- 1/5L 98-90
- 1/7L 135-105
- 1/9L 99-95
- 1/11L 122-118
- 1/13W 130-109
- 1/15L 107-102
- 1/17L 104-102
- 1/19L 118-96
- 1/21L 121-98
- 1/22L 94-87
- 1/24
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Garland, Mobley have big nights, Cavs beat Thunder 94-87
— Darius Garland collected 23 points and 11 assists, and rookie Evan Mobley had 15 points and a season-high 17 rebounds to power the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Oklahoma City Thunder 94-87 on Saturday night.
Rozier, Bridges lead Hornets past Thunder 121-98
— Terry Rozier scored 24 points, Miles Bridges added 22 points and 14 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-98 on Friday night.
Murray goes behind the back and between his legs to set up Eubanks' slam (0:20)
Murray has triple-double as Spurs roll past Thunder, 118-96
— Dejounte Murray had 23 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs made 15 3-pointers as they rolled past the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-96 on Wednesday night.
Thunder botch chance to force OT in loss to Mavs (0:27)
Doncic's triple-double leads Mavericks past Thunder 104-102
— Luka Doncic had 20 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds for his third triple-double in five games, and the surging Dallas Mavericks withstood a late run by the Oklahoma City Thunder to win 104-102 Monday night.
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Garland has 27 points, 18 assists to help Cavs beat Thunder
— Darius Garland had 27 points and a career-high 18 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-102 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.
Josh Giddey ties career-high in points as Thunder top Nets (2:13)
Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort lead Thunder past Nets, 130-109
— James Harden had the look of a man who needed rest, even before explaining how he felt.
Josh Giddey drills bucket vs. Brooklyn Nets (0:17)
Kyle Kuzma's unique pregame outfits have been on full display
The Washington Wizards' star continues to make memorable fashion statements.
Caldwell-Pope's 3 lifts Wizards over Thunder 122-118
— The Washington Wizards pulled out another close game, this time with their biggest star sidelined.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope banks clutch 3-pointer off the glass (0:33)
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Lakers' LeBron James moves to seventh place on NBA's all-time assists list
As the only non-guard in the top 10, LeBron James is in the presence of elite company and within reach of notching 10,000 career assists.
Jokic has 22 points, 18 rebounds, Nuggets beat Thunder 99-95
— Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 18 rebounds to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-95 on Sunday night.
KAT throws down poster dunk over Bazley (0:21)
Russell, Edwards help Timberwolves rout Thunder 135-105
— D'Angelo Russell had 27 points and 12 assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 135-105 on Friday night for their third straight victory.
Josh Giddey adds another double-double to rookie campaign (2:14)
Towns, Russell return; Timberwolves beat Thunder 98-90
— Karl-Anthony Towns had 17 points and 16 rebounds, while D’Angelo Russell struggled on 3-of-12 shooting in their return to the lineup for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 98-90 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.
Top 10 NBA plays of December (3:08)
Giddey tops LaMelo as youngest with triple-double
Thunder rookie Josh Giddey on Sunday night became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double at 19 years and 84 days old. He surpassed Charlotte's LaMelo Ball, who previously held the distinction at 19 years, 140 days old.
2021-22 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 30 | 17 | .638 | - | L1 |
| Denver | 24 | 21 | .533 | 5 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 23 | 23 | .500 | 6.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 20 | 26 | .435 | 9.5 | W2 |
| Oklahoma City | 14 | 32 | .304 | 15.5 | L5 |
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2021-22 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game100.330th
Rebounds Per Game45.88th
Assists Per Game20.830th
Injuries
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(6) | Josh Giddey | SG | |
| 1(16) | Alperen Sengun | C | |
| 1(18) | Tre Mann | PG | Florida |
| 2(4) | Rokas Jokubaitis | PG | |
| 2(6) | Miles McBride | PG | West Virginia |
| 2(25) | Aaron Wiggins | SG | Maryland |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 14 | 32 | .304 |
| 2020-21 | 22 | 50 | .306 |
| 2019-20 | 44 | 28 | .611 |
| 2018-19 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |