The Oklahoma City Thunder (51-22) play against the New York Knicks (44-29) at Madison Square Garden
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Game Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Sunday March 31, 2024
Oklahoma City Thunder 34, New York Knicks 39 (Q2 4:02)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams takeover.
Scoring so far in the 2nd quarter:
JDub: 13
Knicks: 11
JDub getting anything he wants right now. – 7:49 PM
Jalen Williams takeover.
Scoring so far in the 2nd quarter:
JDub: 13
Knicks: 11
JDub getting anything he wants right now. – 7:49 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
D’Angelo Russell has 4 steals for the first time since March 4 vs. OKC. – 7:47 PM
D’Angelo Russell has 4 steals for the first time since March 4 vs. OKC. – 7:47 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
JDub has taken over this quarter. He has 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting. Took the ball to the basket for the easy layup and Knicks call a timeout. Thunder’s deficit trimmed to 31-30 with 7:31 left in the 2Q – 7:46 PM
JDub has taken over this quarter. He has 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting. Took the ball to the basket for the easy layup and Knicks call a timeout. Thunder’s deficit trimmed to 31-30 with 7:31 left in the 2Q – 7:46 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Aaron Wiggins saves (the) basketball sets up Jalen Williams for a trip to the line to tie the game. Really good second quarter. – 7:45 PM
Aaron Wiggins saves (the) basketball sets up Jalen Williams for a trip to the line to tie the game. Really good second quarter. – 7:45 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That’s a really good screen by Kenrich in the backcourt to let Jalen Williams accelerate into space, Knicks on their heels have to foul. Two easy points at the line by a simple action to get a defender off Dub’s hip. – 7:43 PM
That’s a really good screen by Kenrich in the backcourt to let Jalen Williams accelerate into space, Knicks on their heels have to foul. Two easy points at the line by a simple action to get a defender off Dub’s hip. – 7:43 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Just an unreal bucket by Jalen Williams the body control/balance is next level. – 7:39 PM
Just an unreal bucket by Jalen Williams the body control/balance is next level. – 7:39 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Knicks 22, Thunder 17
Chet – 5 points
Giddey – 2 points, 6 rebounds
Hart – 6 points, 7 rebounds
Hartenstein – 4 points, 5 rebounds – 7:35 PM
End of 1Q: Knicks 22, Thunder 17
Chet – 5 points
Giddey – 2 points, 6 rebounds
Hart – 6 points, 7 rebounds
Hartenstein – 4 points, 5 rebounds – 7:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Josh Giddey has been really good on the glass. Way more physical a trend this month that has paid off for OKC. Going to need that all game against a really good O-Reb team especially when Chet Holmgren has to challenge shots. – 7:21 PM
Josh Giddey has been really good on the glass. Way more physical a trend this month that has paid off for OKC. Going to need that all game against a really good O-Reb team especially when Chet Holmgren has to challenge shots. – 7:21 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with a baseline fadeaway, seems like he is back. Didn’t have the legs on that shot Tuesday at times. Off days seem to have done wonders. – 7:18 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with a baseline fadeaway, seems like he is back. Didn’t have the legs on that shot Tuesday at times. Off days seem to have done wonders. – 7:18 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Hartenstein soared over Holmgren for a follow dunk, mean mugged — and then Holmgren answered with a 3 on the other end. – 7:16 PM
Hartenstein soared over Holmgren for a follow dunk, mean mugged — and then Holmgren answered with a 3 on the other end. – 7:16 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Isaiah Hartenstein with a putback dunk over Chet Holmgren then a stare down.
Chet responds with a 3. – 7:16 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein with a putback dunk over Chet Holmgren then a stare down.
Chet responds with a 3. – 7:16 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Excited to see this version of SGA & Giddey play together. If both can start playing their best stretch of basketball this season, that makes the Thunder even more of a threat – 7:13 PM
Excited to see this version of SGA & Giddey play together. If both can start playing their best stretch of basketball this season, that makes the Thunder even more of a threat – 7:13 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Knicks.
SGA
Dort
Giddey
JDub
Chet
OKC clinches a playoff spot with a win. – 7:04 PM
Thunder starters vs Knicks.
SGA
Dort
Giddey
JDub
Chet
OKC clinches a playoff spot with a win. – 7:04 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
The birthday celebration continues 🎉
The Knicks front office showing love to our guy Clyde pic.twitter.com/f8TddTIVfk – 6:54 PM
The birthday celebration continues 🎉
The Knicks front office showing love to our guy Clyde pic.twitter.com/f8TddTIVfk – 6:54 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Interesting: next 3 #Celtics opponents (CHA/OKC/SAC) face Boston on the 2nd half of back-to-backs. – 6:51 PM
Interesting: next 3 #Celtics opponents (CHA/OKC/SAC) face Boston on the 2nd half of back-to-backs. – 6:51 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks enter tonight in a virtual tie again with Cleveland — after the Cavs were blown out in Denver. – 6:43 PM
Knicks enter tonight in a virtual tie again with Cleveland — after the Cavs were blown out in Denver. – 6:43 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Warmed up and ready to work 💪
Tune in to @BallySportsOK at 6PM CT 📺 pic.twitter.com/EJXE72CPS1 – 6:42 PM
Warmed up and ready to work 💪
Tune in to @BallySportsOK at 6PM CT 📺 pic.twitter.com/EJXE72CPS1 – 6:42 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Last week’s Mailbag touched on Miles McBride/playoff rotations, Mitchell Robinson’s role, futures of Robinson & Isaiah Hartenstein, Randle/Anunoby. Thanks for the questions @bmorelikestate, @TheKnicksRecap, @GuardUpKnicks, @SG212MSG, @KNYT_Hoops, @JPJ_SZN! youtube.com/watch?v=V4JfjH… – 6:35 PM
Last week’s Mailbag touched on Miles McBride/playoff rotations, Mitchell Robinson’s role, futures of Robinson & Isaiah Hartenstein, Randle/Anunoby. Thanks for the questions @bmorelikestate, @TheKnicksRecap, @GuardUpKnicks, @SG212MSG, @KNYT_Hoops, @JPJ_SZN! youtube.com/watch?v=V4JfjH… – 6:35 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Brought the fits to The City 🧳 pic.twitter.com/IlpbX9NubY – 5:51 PM
Brought the fits to The City 🧳 pic.twitter.com/IlpbX9NubY – 5:51 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Thunder coach Mark Daignault says Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is available for tonight’s game against the Knicks. Said he came through shootaround without issues. SGA has been dealing with a quad issue lately. – 5:35 PM
Thunder coach Mark Daignault says Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is available for tonight’s game against the Knicks. Said he came through shootaround without issues. SGA has been dealing with a quad issue lately. – 5:35 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
OG Anunoby hasn’t taken any contact in a practice setting since he’s been sidelined with right elbow injury management , Tom Thibodeau says – 5:34 PM
OG Anunoby hasn’t taken any contact in a practice setting since he’s been sidelined with right elbow injury management , Tom Thibodeau says – 5:34 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is available vs the Knicks tonight.
SGA maintains his perfect road attendance. – 5:33 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is available vs the Knicks tonight.
SGA maintains his perfect road attendance. – 5:33 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Isaiah Hartenstein and Alec Burks are both available tonight vs OKC, Tom Thibodeau says. – 5:30 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein and Alec Burks are both available tonight vs OKC, Tom Thibodeau says. – 5:30 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Mitchell Robinson is out tonight against the Thunder. Thibodeau says Mitch tweaked his ankle in San Antonio. Isaiah Hartenstein is in. – 5:30 PM
Mitchell Robinson is out tonight against the Thunder. Thibodeau says Mitch tweaked his ankle in San Antonio. Isaiah Hartenstein is in. – 5:30 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is available to play tonight against the Knicks – 5:30 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is available to play tonight against the Knicks – 5:30 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Patrick Beverley tells a story from the Thunder’s blowout loss to the Bucks
Said he talked to SGA, who ended the convo by saying he’ll see the Bucks in the NBA Finals
Beverley replied: “Nah, y’all ain’t gonna make it.”
pic.twitter.com/48Q4EDSezu – 5:26 PM
Patrick Beverley tells a story from the Thunder’s blowout loss to the Bucks
Said he talked to SGA, who ended the convo by saying he’ll see the Bucks in the NBA Finals
Beverley replied: “Nah, y’all ain’t gonna make it.”
pic.twitter.com/48Q4EDSezu – 5:26 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“[Donte DiVincenzo] can flat out shoot the basketball”
Eddie Johnson talks with Justin Termine about DiVincenzo’s success around his former college teammates, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. pic.twitter.com/gB4TrEvNj5 – 5:12 PM
“[Donte DiVincenzo] can flat out shoot the basketball”
Eddie Johnson talks with Justin Termine about DiVincenzo’s success around his former college teammates, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. pic.twitter.com/gB4TrEvNj5 – 5:12 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
As we ready for tonight’s game – looking back at L2M report from Spurs-Knicks, not only is this a crazy close call to make (and NBA to rule correct here), but how do we know if it’s at its apex – we assume it’s going higher than that? official.nba.com/last-two-minut… – 4:52 PM
As we ready for tonight’s game – looking back at L2M report from Spurs-Knicks, not only is this a crazy close call to make (and NBA to rule correct here), but how do we know if it’s at its apex – we assume it’s going higher than that? official.nba.com/last-two-minut… – 4:52 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
For anyone wondering about the Thunder and Edey…I just don’t see it:
si.com/nba/thunder/dr… – 4:51 PM
For anyone wondering about the Thunder and Edey…I just don’t see it:
si.com/nba/thunder/dr… – 4:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Everybody on our OKC film drive to and in front of our rim, was Zion. This is Zion tomorrow night. If we are going to look like that, it’s going to be a long night for us.” Frank Vogel on defending Zion Williamson.
On Suns remaining schedule: “We need to win every game.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/8VXr3zYme0 – 4:26 PM
“Everybody on our OKC film drive to and in front of our rim, was Zion. This is Zion tomorrow night. If we are going to look like that, it’s going to be a long night for us.” Frank Vogel on defending Zion Williamson.
On Suns remaining schedule: “We need to win every game.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/8VXr3zYme0 – 4:26 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Fortunately for OKC, that rescinded flop tech didn’t make a difference in the outcome of the game.
But to Frank Vogel’s point, the Suns would’ve made it a nail-biter if the refs called OKC for 25 more flop techs. – 4:23 PM
Fortunately for OKC, that rescinded flop tech didn’t make a difference in the outcome of the game.
But to Frank Vogel’s point, the Suns would’ve made it a nail-biter if the refs called OKC for 25 more flop techs. – 4:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Just a rare stretch, I’m not worried about it.”
Frank Vogel on Devin Booker’s recent shooting from 3 since returning from ankle injury.
at CLE 1-7.
at BOS 1-6.
at CHA 1-8.
at MIL 0-5
vs. PHI 1-5
vs. ATL 6-8
at SAS 3-7
at SAS 3-10
at DEN 2-6
at OKC 0-2
Total: 18-of-64. #Suns pic.twitter.com/tarTmABAgD – 4:15 PM
“Just a rare stretch, I’m not worried about it.”
Frank Vogel on Devin Booker’s recent shooting from 3 since returning from ankle injury.
at CLE 1-7.
at BOS 1-6.
at CHA 1-8.
at MIL 0-5
vs. PHI 1-5
vs. ATL 6-8
at SAS 3-7
at SAS 3-10
at DEN 2-6
at OKC 0-2
Total: 18-of-64. #Suns pic.twitter.com/tarTmABAgD – 4:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Transition containment.”
1st of many defensive areas #Suns addressed Sunday practice.
Frank Vogel has stressed tight shell on defense. Didn’t have it at OKC.
“When he sees an ocean of space to attack, then they wind him up and it makes it really hard for the guy on the ball.” pic.twitter.com/VYN9niabBY – 4:03 PM
“Transition containment.”
1st of many defensive areas #Suns addressed Sunday practice.
Frank Vogel has stressed tight shell on defense. Didn’t have it at OKC.
“When he sees an ocean of space to attack, then they wind him up and it makes it really hard for the guy on the ball.” pic.twitter.com/VYN9niabBY – 4:03 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Frank Vogel: “The league has got to look all the flopping that Lu Dort does cause it’s ridiculous how he gets calls.”
NBA: “Wrong.”
The NBA has rescinded the flopping tech on Dort vs the Suns.
2 of the 3 Dort flop calls this season have been rescinded.
OKC stays undefeated… pic.twitter.com/SRoGPaz3K1 – 3:43 PM
Frank Vogel: “The league has got to look all the flopping that Lu Dort does cause it’s ridiculous how he gets calls.”
NBA: “Wrong.”
The NBA has rescinded the flopping tech on Dort vs the Suns.
2 of the 3 Dort flop calls this season have been rescinded.
OKC stays undefeated… pic.twitter.com/SRoGPaz3K1 – 3:43 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
The league office confirmed today that an incorrect flopping call was made on Lu Dort in the second quarter of the Phoenix Suns game on 3/29.
Dort has been called for three in-game flopping violations. Two of the three have been overturned upon review by the league office. – 3:39 PM
The league office confirmed today that an incorrect flopping call was made on Lu Dort in the second quarter of the Phoenix Suns game on 3/29.
Dort has been called for three in-game flopping violations. Two of the three have been overturned upon review by the league office. – 3:39 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jeremiah Randle is looking at Yainer Diaz at first base. Joe Espada went out and called for Randle to join him. Diaz grounded into a double play, but the Astros are challenging the play at first. It looks like they are going to win the challenge and Diaz will remain in the game – 3:12 PM
Jeremiah Randle is looking at Yainer Diaz at first base. Joe Espada went out and called for Randle to join him. Diaz grounded into a double play, but the Astros are challenging the play at first. It looks like they are going to win the challenge and Diaz will remain in the game – 3:12 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
In the Month of March, Josh Giddey is shooting 69 percent from the rim and 59 percent in the mid-range. It has led to his success:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne… – 3:11 PM
In the Month of March, Josh Giddey is shooting 69 percent from the rim and 59 percent in the mid-range. It has led to his success:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne… – 3:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Victor Wembanyama fined $25K for throwing ball in stands after #Spurs win Friday over #Knicks. pic.twitter.com/Wj2lZLk4kV – 2:40 PM
Victor Wembanyama fined $25K for throwing ball in stands after #Spurs win Friday over #Knicks. pic.twitter.com/Wj2lZLk4kV – 2:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Victor Wembanyama fined $50K for throwing ball in stands after Spurs win Friday over Knicks. pic.twitter.com/KV3MJxfupZ – 2:28 PM
Victor Wembanyama fined $50K for throwing ball in stands after Spurs win Friday over Knicks. pic.twitter.com/KV3MJxfupZ – 2:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It causes sleepless nights. It’s not the most ideal. You want to continue to stack wins, especially at this point of the year so you play your best hoops going into the playoffs, but I think everything is correctable.”
Bradley Beal on #Suns following Denver win with OKC loss. pic.twitter.com/2ShpY5wlKp – 2:14 PM
“It causes sleepless nights. It’s not the most ideal. You want to continue to stack wins, especially at this point of the year so you play your best hoops going into the playoffs, but I think everything is correctable.”
Bradley Beal on #Suns following Denver win with OKC loss. pic.twitter.com/2ShpY5wlKp – 2:14 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
The OKC Blue will host the Rio Grande City Vipers at Paycom Center on Tuesday for a G League playoff game pic.twitter.com/uk3BH3TahI – 2:04 PM
The OKC Blue will host the Rio Grande City Vipers at Paycom Center on Tuesday for a G League playoff game pic.twitter.com/uk3BH3TahI – 2:04 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
❝When your teammates have confidence in you, it gives you confidence.❞
Check in with @wallace_cason and @NickAGallo ahead of tonight’s matchup 🤝 pic.twitter.com/Og2E2JM0CN – 2:00 PM
❝When your teammates have confidence in you, it gives you confidence.❞
Check in with @wallace_cason and @NickAGallo ahead of tonight’s matchup 🤝 pic.twitter.com/Og2E2JM0CN – 2:00 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Potential Thunder draft prospect Donovan Clingan leads UConn in win over Illinois (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2024/03/31/pot… – 1:55 PM
Potential Thunder draft prospect Donovan Clingan leads UConn in win over Illinois (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2024/03/31/pot… – 1:55 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Show of emotion after hard-fought win over Knicks costs Wemby $25k.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 1:46 PM
Show of emotion after hard-fought win over Knicks costs Wemby $25k.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 1:46 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Starting its roadtrip in New York, the Thunder prepares to play to its pace, continue moving the ball, and stay locked in on the defensive end as it takes on the Knicks.
@NickAGallo and @ParisNLawson bring us today’s @OUHealth Game Day Report 🎤 pic.twitter.com/lrUgE4kcIN – 1:30 PM
Starting its roadtrip in New York, the Thunder prepares to play to its pace, continue moving the ball, and stay locked in on the defensive end as it takes on the Knicks.
@NickAGallo and @ParisNLawson bring us today’s @OUHealth Game Day Report 🎤 pic.twitter.com/lrUgE4kcIN – 1:30 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby hit with his first NBA fine…for celebrating after the OT win over New York: pic.twitter.com/lDawZYi4oi – 1:11 PM
Wemby hit with his first NBA fine…for celebrating after the OT win over New York: pic.twitter.com/lDawZYi4oi – 1:11 PM
