Live stream: Hornets 137, Thunder 134

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Live stream: Hornets 137, Thunder 134

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The Charlotte Hornets (26-51) play against the Oklahoma City Thunder (37-39) at Paycom Center

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Game Time: 8:00 PM EDT on Tuesday March 28, 2023

Charlotte Hornets 137, Oklahoma City Thunder 134 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Player grades for the Thunder’s 137-134 loss to the Hornets (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/player-g…12:49 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Substantial comeback win for the Warriors. This might’ve been the difference between escaping the play-in bracket or not. They move back into the #6 seed, a half-game up on the Timberwolves. Five remaining games: Spurs, Nuggets, Thunder, Kings, Blazers. – 12:40 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Here’s my predicted West standings. I don’t feel remotely confident:
1. Denver
2. Memphis
3. Sacramento
4. Phoenix
5. Golden State
6. Minnesota
7. Clippers
8. Lakers
9. New Orleans
10. Dallas
11. Oklahoma City
I look forward to seeing how wrong this turns out in 12 days. – 12:34 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I don’t want to say this is an *essential* game for the Pelicans given their lead on OKC and Dallas, but their schedule the rest of the way is brutal, so they’ve gotta take wins where they can get them:
At Nuggets
Clippers
Kings
Grizzlies
Knicks
At Timberwolves – 12:12 AM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
For the entire first three and a half quarters the Thunder and Charlotte Hornets played this game within a tight scoring window. Despite making a comeback, the Thunder was unable to come out on top.
@NickAGallo and @ParisNLawson breakdown the night 📝
nba.com/thunder/news/r…12:09 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
The goat @ChloKenJung is coming from Jalen Williams job as professional Instagram caption translator pic.twitter.com/CrHR7EBrPM12:03 AM

Rod Boone @rodboone
Théo Maledon had a career night in Oklahoma City, stepping into the #Hornets starting lineup late for Dennis Smith Jr. He’s benefiting from a little-known rule and a team transaction was made Tuesday with him in mind.
Details:
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot…11:58 PM
Nick Richards @iamnickrichards
40 ball P!!!!! @PJWashington – 11:56 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
In a game of trading punches, the Thunder came back from a 13-point deficit and pushed to tie the game in the fourth, but could not get ahead in the end.
Wrap up the night with @NickAGallo and @ParisNLawson before heading out of the Paycom Center. pic.twitter.com/nHtprJqQdW11:52 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
“A lot of guys played well… PJ was obviously terrific. We had the stretch where we were able to build the lead just playing through him. He scored, he created shots for everybody else. He played great.” – 11:49 PM
Jeff Wade @SkinWade
Who do the Hornets think they are? I am!!!!! – 11:33 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
❝That’s what our focus is at this moment…getting ready for that game tomorrow.❞ pic.twitter.com/sZuLEy2Omp11:26 PM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Mark Daigneault asked by @BerryTramel how important making the play-in would be for OKC:
“I think if it is an outcome that’s downstream of our process and the way that we’re trying to do things, it would be great, because it would be a marker along the way. – 11:18 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Everyone, including Jalen Williams, is watching the McDonalds All-American game after postgame. Brotherly love as Cody Williams participates in the event. pic.twitter.com/OJ00vMioVb11:13 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams says OKC played well offensively but has some correctable things to fix on defense.
“Hard to win when you give up 137 points…
Defense kind of just killed us.” – 11:12 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Jalen Williams: “I thought we did a good job at executing (down the stretch) with no timeouts.” – 11:10 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams “We gave up 30 in a quarter twice, it’s hard to win when you do that obviously.” pic.twitter.com/PwiHYIEGzt11:07 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Isaiah Joe on the Hornets’ effort:
“Got to understand the energy they’re coming into the game with. Every player is coming in and putting their best foot forward. Guys looking to prove themselves…”
“Our focus is getting ready for that game tomorrow.” – 11:07 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Also, Bar Arbolada in OKC might have the best burger I’ve ever had. – 11:05 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey and Isaiah Joe at the podium together.
Giddey: “We have to buckle down and understand the stakes we’re playing for.
We need to put our foot down when we get up 10 points.” pic.twitter.com/UXR9nsz2Aa11:04 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Josh Giddey said they have to buckle down and understand the stakes they’re playing in and notes that the next couple of opponents can play looser due to not being in the Play-In/playoff race – 11:03 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Josh Giddey “these teams we are playing, they have nothing to lose out there. We have to understand we have to buckle down.” Said “we need to keep our foot down when we got up.” – 11:03 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Josh Giddey & Isaiah Joe are here pic.twitter.com/nGc3KiooPm11:02 PM

Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
❝The best development is development that is most relevant and in context.❞ pic.twitter.com/nggliCqaQc11:01 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Tonight is the 3rd time in OKC history that 3 players scored 30+ points.
3/7/12
Westbrook: 31
KD: 30
Harden: 30
4/1/15
Morrow: 32
Westbrook: 31
Kanter: 30
3/28/23
Joe: 33
Giddey: 31
JDub: 31 – 11:01 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
50% off @yourlocaldomino’s thanks to these two 🌟🌟
*Available throughout the greater Charlotte area, Hickory and Chapel Hill. Not available at all locations. pic.twitter.com/ZlF3W4045t11:00 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣ — @Lowes pic.twitter.com/mAIkKbVHMv11:00 PM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
The Hornets went 4-0 against the Thunder and Mavs, which are deadlocked for the last play-in spot in the West.
Shoutout to Charlotte for making this thing even crazier. – 10:58 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault: “The play-in isn’t so important that it will distract us from our longterm goals.”
Daigneault says if OKC makes the playoffs as a result of the process, great. But OKC isn’t going to abandon the process. – 10:57 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
PJ Washington nice with it with a new career high 🔥
@PJWashington | 📹 @HornetsOnBally – 10:55 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Bar Arbolada in OKC might have the best burger I’ve ever had – 10:54 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Thunder and Mavericks are tied at 37-39. OKC has the tiebreaker. In all likelihood, they will be No. 10 and No. 11. Who’s getting in? Here are their schedules:
OKC:
Pistons
At Pacers
Suns
At Warriors
At Jazz
Grizzlies
Dallas:
At Sixers
At Heat
At Hawks
Kings
Bulls
Spurs – 10:52 PM
The Vertical @Balldontlie
The Hornets needed ALL of P.J. Washington’s career-high 43 points in their win against OKC tonight‼️
Charlotte has now won three consecutive games 👀 pic.twitter.com/IQC5MA8tNj10:47 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Hornets continue to ruin the odds for teams in the running out West. They beat the Thunder in OKC tonight. P.J. Washington had 43 points (!) for Charlotte.
Thunder are now 37-39. – 10:47 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
Final stat thread from tonight’s win at Oklahoma City, which marks the @hornets’ third straight win 🧵⬇️
#LetsFly10:46 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Still gotta appreciate what Jalen Williams, Josh Giddey and Isaiah Joe did tonight.
JDub
31 PTS
11-16 FG
4 AST
4 STL
+9
Giddey
31 PTS (career high)
14-22 FG
10 RBD
9 AST
Joe
33 PTS (career high)
6-11 3PT
+6 pic.twitter.com/ElMvgsNQGP10:44 PM

Royce Young @royceyoung
Not to mention the big, very impressive games from two young players in Giddey and JDub, combined with the experience and disappointment of needing to make some critical free throws. – 10:43 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
PJ Washington did what? – 10:43 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Charlotte used only 8 players in beating OKC 137-134 (and doing Dallas a solid, after kicking Mavs in the you-know-whats twice last week), with PJ Washington laying down a 43-6-5 line.
OKC and Dallas are tied at 37-39, but OKC owns the tie-breaker. – 10:40 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Jalen Williams, Josh Giddey, Isaiah Joe – 95 points on 36-of-56 (64.3%) shooting
The rest of the team – 39 points on 14-of-40 (35%) shooting – 10:40 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
PJ Washington last 3 games:
43 PTS | 6 REB | 5 AST
21 PTS | 12 REB | 4 AST
28 PTS | 6 REB | 3 AST
3-0 in that stretch. pic.twitter.com/dXs0O9zWff10:35 PM

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
You guys I don’t think the Spurs are gonna catch the Hornets, who are now the Milwaukee Bucks. – 10:35 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Heartbreaking loss for OKC.
But due credit: Thunder fought back after going down 13 in the 4th to tie it late. Just ran out of time.
Great growing experience for the NBA’s youngest team in a tight high pressure game without SGA.
OKC still in the #10 spot.
Pistons a must win. – 10:34 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Hornets blowing up the Western Conference playoff hunt – 10:34 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
CHA 137, OKC 134.
The Hornets were major thorn in Minnesota’s side this season. But they’ve helped the Wolves out big-time in the last two weeks. – 10:33 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Four missed free throws in the last six minutes for the Thunder in a game that was functionally one point away from overtime.
If OKC misses the play-in, they’re going to look back at those misses as one of the biggest reasons why. – 10:33 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
The Hornets continue to be a great ally to the Pelicans. Their last 4 games:
Loss to Pels
Win at Dallas
Win vs Dallas
Win at OKC – 10:32 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Thunder without SGA:
Jalen Williams —
31 PTS | 4 STL | 11-16 FG
Isaiah Joe —
33 PTS | 11-18 FG | 6 3P
Josh Giddey —
31 PTS | 10 REB | 9 AST pic.twitter.com/Yha0b3VjHD10:32 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
FINAL: Hornets 137, Thunder 134
Joe – 33 points
Giddey – 31 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists
JDub – 31 points
Washington – 43 points
Maledon – 19 points, 9 assists
Mykhailiuk – 18 points
OKC is now 37-39 – 10:31 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
Well, that’s tough.
– Giddey with a new career-high 31 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists
– Joe with a career-high 33 points (6-11 from 3)
– Jalen Williams 31 and 4 assists
– Dort: 16 and 7 rebounds – 10:31 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Former Sixers guard Isaiah Joe had 33 points on 6/11 shooting from deep for the Thunder in a 137-134 loss to the Hornets. Good for Joe taking advantage of his opportunities in OKC. – 10:31 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Hornets keep wreaking havoc in the (pillow) fight for the final spot in the West play-in. Charlotte’s win in OKC pulls the Mavs back even with the Thunder, who own the tiebreaker. – 10:31 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
The Hornets should get the final play-in spot in the West. – 10:31 PM
Zach Kram @zachkram
How does “MJ’s Hornets keep helping LeBron’s Lakers by beating other Western play-in contenders” affect the GOAT debate? – 10:31 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
That game was awesome. Isaiah Joe is the Naz Reid of the south – 10:31 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Pretty sure the Hornets just made the playoffs in the West – 10:31 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
break up the hornets – 10:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
PJ Washington tonight:
43 PTS
6 REB
5 AST
5 3P
Joins Kemba as the only Hornets to reach those numbers in a game. pic.twitter.com/OvHAsYjvfI10:30 PM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
JT Thor 1-2 to push it back to 2, and a Josh Giddey drive yields 2 FTs. No timeout and therefore no challenge for Clifford. Giddey then 1-2 FTs, Svi is fouled but with no Thunder timeouts left, we’re done. – 10:30 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
I love the late-season Hornets, lol. They play hard as hell. – 10:30 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Giddey goes 1-of-2 and the Hornets have the ball with a 1-point lead with 2.8 seconds left – 10:29 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
He split the free throws. The Hornets are up one, could go up three, and OKC has no time to advance the ball. 2.8 seconds left. – 10:29 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
HUGE miss by JT Thor. Josh Giddey goes to the line for two to attempt to tie the game. – 10:28 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Josh Giddey now gets a chance to tie the game at the FT line – 10:28 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault has always talked about the importance of forcing a team to get the ball in, Hornets have no timeouts, and we almost saw a disastrous inbounds for them. Instead, it is Thor at the line. The best he can do is put the Hornets up 3. – 10:27 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Brutal break for OKC, the goal tend reversal untied it. Jalen Williams was iced at the line in the process, missed the front end. OKC down one with 15 seconds. – 10:26 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
This is a ridiculous goaltending call made just so the refs can review it in OKC/CHA. I get wanting to be sure, but this isn’t even remotely close. – 10:26 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Oh wow
Nick Richards gets the dunk to give the Hornets the 2-point lead
JDub immediately drives to the basket and misses, but gets the goaltend to tie the game + the foul by PJ Washington
Refs currently reviewing the call – 10:25 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Might not want to pencil the Raptors in for two wins in Charlotte. They play hard, and pretty darn well. – 10:25 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
JALEN WILLIAMS a goal tending (fourth scored on a goal tend for JDub) with a foul! He can go to the line to take the lead if this stands after review. – 10:24 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Another timeout for the Hornets, four seconds remaining on the shot clock. Lu Dort has brought the intensity in the fourth and this team needs it. He is a massive part of the comeback and why OKC is in a position to potentially win this game. Tied at 132 with 25 ticks left. – 10:22 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
3 30+ point scorers for OKC:
Jalen Williams
Josh Giddey
Isaiah Joe – 10:21 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
We’re all tied up at 132-132. 34 seconds left in OKC. – 10:20 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Hornets call timeout
Tied at 132-132 with 34.4 seconds left – 10:20 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC has three 30 point scorers tonight
Jalen Williams
Isaiah Joe
Josh Giddey – 10:19 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
I need the Thunder in the playoffs, man. Would be too much fun. – 10:16 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Back-to-back finishes at the rim to tie the game! – 10:16 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey has a new career high of 30 points.
Giddey’s new best comes on a dunk to make it a 2 point game and Loud City goes bonkers. – 10:16 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
There’s heating up, theres burning, theres on fire, and then theres Isaiah Joe. pic.twitter.com/wSAWuLtcD410:16 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
A 40-piece for 🉑!!!!
#LetsFly x @PJWashington pic.twitter.com/acfPvVOent10:15 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Josh Giddey just had the clearest lane to the basket I’ve ever seen lmao – 10:15 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Isaiah Joe has stiches in his lip and ice in his veins. – 10:15 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Joe comes off the screen full speed and unloads the three! – 10:15 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
PJ Washington with a 40 piece – 10:15 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Isaiah Joe has established a new career-high with 29 points (10-17 FGs). Per Thunder PR. – 10:14 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Thunder PR:
Isaiah Joe has established a new career-high with 29 points (10-17 FGs). – 10:14 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
When you need a three, call Isaiah Joe. Big time shot, and there is still nearly four minutes left. This is the NBA. Ride the wave. As they say basketball is a game of runs. – 10:13 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Isaiah Joe has a new career high of 29 points.
Joe’s new best comes at a big moment: his 3 pointer makes this a 5 point game with 3:40 to go. – 10:13 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
PJ WITH 38 POINTS 😵
@PJWashington | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/c5cH9mtTEE10:12 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
A lot of talk about Lu Dort, rightfully so, but this stretch is so important for OKC and he stepped up the intensity of this game for himself and his teammates. Worth noting. – 10:10 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Another tough take to the paint! 😤
@OGandE Power Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/Gpzf95Mxgz10:09 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Feels like a Thunder game from the previous two years except the roles are reversed.
Hornets have NBA level guys playing hard for their futures and looking to upset a favored team looking to make the playoffs. – 10:07 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
western conference playoff hopefuls: *desperately need a win*
the g̶r̶e̶e̶n̶s̶b̶o̶r̶o̶ ̶s̶w̶a̶r̶m̶ hornets: pic.twitter.com/QngIt4k4Og10:07 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Lu Dort hits a 3 & then he draws the offensive foul – 10:05 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
The, uh, G League #Hornets, save for PJ Washington, are on a 30-9 run in Oklahoma City and lead the Thunder by 16 with 6 minutes left. – 10:04 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Hornets have outscored the Thunder 30-11 in the first six minutes of the fourth quarter. After beating Dallas twice over the weekend, Charlotte is continuing its streak as the Western Conference’s preeminent spoiler by taking a commanding lead over the Thunder. – 10:03 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Anddd Theo hits a 3
Hornets lead grows to 123-110 — largest of the night
OKC calls timeout with 5:59 left – 10:02 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault calls a timeout, let’s see if they can turn this game back around. Daigneault always talks about the Juice Aaron Wiggins provides and OKC needs it now. I hope he puts him in. – 10:02 PM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
The Hornets playing playoff spoiler is something i didnt expect – 10:02 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
PJ Washington is Klay Thompson-ing the Thunder right now – 10:01 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Offensive rebound leads to a Joe three! – 10:01 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
In the NBA, seven minutes is a lifetime. Isaiah Joe hits a three to put OKC down seven. The Thunder once again just need to survive and advance. – 10:01 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
PJ Washington is killing OKC lol – 10:00 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Dario Saric is in the game, and it is 109-105 Hornets. OKC has to get this car back on the road with 8:28 left. – 9:59 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Dario Saric checks in to see if he can provide OKC any juice – 9:58 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Hornets start the 4Q on a 13-4 run and take a 106-103 lead
OKC calls a timeout with 9:04 left – 9:55 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Nick Richards be slammin’‼️
@iamnickrichards | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/xg743BnMCo9:54 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Theo Maledon gives the Hornets the 104-103 lead – 9:54 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
4th quarter fire coming up… pic.twitter.com/KNwj5adoJ99:53 PM

Royce Young @royceyoung
Pretty wild it was actually less than two years ago (22 months!) that Poku, Svi Mykailiuk and Theo Maledon combined for 43 points in a game for the Thunder. That feels like a lot longer ago than that. – 9:50 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Thunder 99, Hornets 93
Giddey – 25 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists
JDub – 24 points
Joe – 23 points
Washington – 21 points
Jones – 12 points, 8 rebounds
Richards – 10 points, 10 rebounds – 9:47 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Joe all in range of breaking their career highs tonight.
Current points
Giddey: 25
JDub: 24
Joe: 23
Career highs
Giddey: 28
JDub: 32
Joe: 28 – 9:46 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Some really nice third-quarter Tre Mann minutes. OKC is doing its job, holding the Hornets at arms length. – 9:45 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Who needs Coffee when you have Jalen Williams Dunks? I mean good thing I have both but like, I think JDub brings enough energy. – 9:44 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Tre Mann catch and shoot three. Mark Daigneault and Kameron Woods have each stressed to me that this was one of the key things they want him to work on. Some could call it a swing skill. – 9:41 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Jalen Williams with 22 points on 7-of-9 shooting – 9:33 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
What a finish for the AND1😳 – 9:33 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams just got an and-one and high-fived a fan. Top five coolest guy in the NBA. – 9:32 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Isaiah Joe from downtown! 💦 – 9:29 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Three losses to Orlando, losses at OKC, Houston, Utah and Washington, the 28-point blown loss to Brooklyn and the home loss to Phoenix all cost the #Celtics the No. 1 seed. – 9:16 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams, Josh Giddey and Isaiah Joe at the half
JDub
19 PTS
6-7 FG
3 AST
2 STL
Giddey
15 PTS
7 RBD
5 AST
Joe
16 PTS
6-9 FG
The guard trio has 50 of OKC’s 68 points. – 9:13 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Time for some halftime adjustments. pic.twitter.com/IQvu33ByMK9:11 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Dunking his way through the night 👊
@242_jones | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/DaLFda7jEO9:09 PM

Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Taking energy into the half! 🔋 pic.twitter.com/YlIfdZbWWK9:09 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams alone would be an exciting centerpiece for a young team to build around.
And OKC has him and SGA and Josh Giddey and Chet Holmgren and… – 9:08 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
OKC is up 11 at the half, the youngsters have stepped up in a big way, this team responded super well to Sunday, and the vibes are immaculate. – 9:08 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Thunder 68, Hornets 57
JDub – 19 points
Giddey – 15 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
Joe – 16 points
Washington – 14 points
Maledon – 5 points, 5 assists – 9:07 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Thunder swings the ball around the perimeter to connect on a three before the buzzer! 💦 – 9:07 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Another &-1 for OKC
Slowly creating separation on the scoreboard as they lead 57-48 over the Hornets – 9:00 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Shifty finish on the opposite side of the rim for Zai! – 8:59 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jaylin Williams just took his 35th charge of the season. That’s the 2nd most charges drawn (single season) in the NBA over the past 5 years. Thunder PR – 8:59 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams has set a career-high with 17 first half points (5-6 FGs).
Thunder PR – 8:59 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Thunder PR:
Jalen Williams has set a career-high with 17 first half points (5-6 FGs). – 8:59 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Thunder PR:
Jaylin Williams just took his 35th charge of the season. That’s the 2nd most charges drawn (single season) in the NBA over the past 5 years. – 8:58 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams just scored 7 points in 57 seconds.
A layup between 2 Hornets defenders.
A stepback 3 over a defender.
A monster slam.
JDub has 17 points on 5-6 shooting. lol – 8:57 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
We on @BryceMcgowens5′ watch tonight ⌚
#LetsFly | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/ydC7X0o4ui8:57 PM

Royce Young @royceyoung
I simply refuse to believe Jalen Williams is 6-foot-6. I just don’t accept it. He looked at least 6-foot-9 on that dunk. – 8:55 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Jalen Williams with 4:51 left in the 2Q:
17 points on 5-of-6 shooting & 6-of-6 shooting from the FT line
Hornets call timeout as OKC leads 47-42 – 8:55 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Defense fueling the offense! ⛽️ – 8:55 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
He just punched a dunk, the crowd is awake going into this Hornets timeout. He does this. – 8:54 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams is unbelievable. – 8:54 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Dub drains the step back three! – 8:54 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jaylin Williams draws a charge. Drink. (water or coffee) – 8:54 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams continues to dominate around the ring, so impressive to watch him get to his spots and use his length and body to create lanes or windows to get the ball up. Now he nails a three. Special game in a must win contest for OKC. – 8:53 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Pump fake and quick first step! 💨 pic.twitter.com/DqRbULLJT48:49 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
This game has slowedddd down
OKC calls timeout as it leads the Hornets 38-34 with 6:54 left in the 2Q – 8:48 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Somewhere, Kameron Woods is smiling. Four of the Five players on the floor right now spent time with Woods and the OKC Blue this season. – 8:42 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
23 is the largest deficit for the Celtics since January 3rd at Oklahoma City, 38 games ago.
The Wizards win probability is 99.2% heading to the 4th. – 8:41 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams has 8 points on 1 shot.
So yeah, pretty efficient even without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 8:41 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams is stepping in for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s missing free throw rate. Up to six free throws with nearly ten minutes to go in the half. We have been asking him to be aggressive, and he is delivering. This is fun. – 8:41 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
A second chance opportunity and the Thunder are headed to the line once again! – 8:41 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
A Tre Mann to Jeremiah Robinson-Earl lob in March. What is this, a rerun episode? – 8:39 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
A laser to the corner for the knockdown 3️⃣👏 pic.twitter.com/3ksFCBUY8Q8:39 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams continues to try to use this game as his own personal dunk contest, and I absolutely am here for it. He always brings the energy and it is always needed. – 8:38 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Poku is officially back.
Aleksej checks back in for the Thunder for the first time since December 27th. – 8:36 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That was a beautiful kick out pass by Aleksej Pokusevski but Dieng could not cash it in. OKC got another corner three that did fall from Jeremiah Robinson-Earl on that possession. – 8:35 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Poku checks in for the Thunder – 8:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Aleksej Pokusevski is back, and got a nice ovation. – 8:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That was an awesome first quarter from Josh Giddey, who really took the offensive workload without Shai and was aggressive as a scorer. 11 points and five rebounds. – 8:34 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey 1st quarter
11 PTS
5-9 FG
1-2 3PT
5 RBD
2 AST
Giddey scored or assisted on 16 of OKC’s 23 points. – 8:33 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Hornets 26, Thunder 23
Giddey – 11 points, 5 rebounds
Joe – 6 points
Washington – 7 points
Richards – 4 points, 5 rebounds – 8:33 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault tried to get Jared Butler in for the last few seconds of the first, a strategy he has used before with players, we will see if Butler gets some run in the second. – 8:32 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
I said on Hornets pregame radio that these games are more dangerous for OKC, regardless of who plays, despite being the better team. It is the energy it takes to get up for these games. It is a better showing overall than POR. still waiting on that play to turn the game though – 8:32 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Seeing Josh Giddey and James Bouknight go head to head is a good reminder that Sam Presti knows a little more about drafting than all of us backseat drafters. – 8:31 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
On time dime to Wiggins from Giddey! – 8:30 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Jared Butler is about to check in – 8:30 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
A lil JT three action ⚡
@thorrjt | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/sBLggygoja8:29 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Neat finish around the rim for Josh Giddey to put the Thunder back on the high side as they ride the seesaw. Tre Man and Ousmane Dieng are about to check in, OKC could use a run. – 8:25 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Forcing the turnover and capitalizing on the break! pic.twitter.com/c4nNlOi5i28:22 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
The Thunder are passing the ball like Mark Daigneault showed them Hoosiers before the game. – 8:20 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Thank you to the men and women who bravely fight to keep our country safe.
Military Appreciation Night presented by @Dell pic.twitter.com/GgW8glxGm28:14 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Theo Maledon welcome back to OKC ovation on a scale of Reggie Jackson to Russell Westbrook: a solid Raymond Felton. – 8:11 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
No Dennis Smith Jr. in Oklahoma City tonight. He’s been downgraded to out with a right great toe sprain. Theo Maledon will start in his place. – 8:08 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Theo Maledon with some decent applauses as he’s named in the starting lineup intros pic.twitter.com/ahCcEkdnn28:07 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Theo Maledon got a nice ovation in the starting lineups for the Hornets. Thunder Legend. – 8:06 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Wake up & lock in! It’s Hornets time.
📍 Oklahoma City, OK
🆚 @okcthunder
⏰ 8pm ET
📺 @HornetsOnBally
📻 @wfnz 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/imGYlUHZ0n8:01 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr has been downgraded to out for tonight’s game against the thunder with a right great toe sprain. Theo Maledon will start at point guard in his place. – 7:59 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Presented by @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/EUWRKV7nzY7:59 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Hornets tanking after putting the Mavs’ season on the brink of collapse is objectively hilarious lmao – 7:56 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The only other health and safety protocols entry this season for Clippers prior to Marcus Morris Sr. was when Robert Covington entered H&S after October OKC trip.
RoCo wound up missing 4 games, trying to return for 2 games, then was formally replaced as backup 4 by TMann – 7:38 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
❝Every single game is important.❞
@ousmane11_ caught up with @NickAGallo at shootaround to reflect on last week’s road trip, stacking experiences, and lessons the Thunder looks to apply tonight. pic.twitter.com/zjkJFXcfAx7:30 PM

Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Locked in and havin’ fun ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/1vxB9ymIOh7:29 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Thunder starting lineup:
Giddey
Joe
Dort
JDub
JWill – 7:26 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC starters vs Hornets
Giddey
Joe
Dort
JDub
JWill
No Gordon Hayward, Terry Rozier, Kelly Oubre or Mark Williams for Charlotte. – 7:26 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Bojan Bogdanovic (left Achilles tendinopathy), Alec Burks (left foot soreness), Hamidou Diallo (right ankle sprain), Rodney McGruder (right foot sprain) and Isaiah Stewart (left shoulder impingement) are out for tomorrow’s game against the #Thunder. – 7:25 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Calm before the thunder storm ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/mnYOP9ZOGM7:10 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT at OKC
LaMelo Ball (R Ankle Surgery) is out.
Cody Martin (L Knee Soreness) is out.
Terry Rozier (R Foot Discomfort) is out
Gordon Hayward (L Thumb Sprain) is out.
Kelly Oubre Jr (R Shoulder Strain) is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/W124a7YZaq7:08 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Kelly Oubre Jr. in the building pic.twitter.com/bSrcJTGspd7:00 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Williams working on finishing around the rim pic.twitter.com/kANfDdM5qT6:50 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Aleksej Pokusevski getting warm pic.twitter.com/s1xyx4nW3u6:41 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
It’s James Bouknight — Thunder Twitter’s fav 2021 draft prospect pic.twitter.com/CdMxjK9YFB6:39 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Dennis Smith Jr. — Thunder fans’ current fav non-OKC player — in the building pic.twitter.com/i5PcrP7T1o6:38 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
James Bouknight warming up on the Paycom Center floor pic.twitter.com/Bfc4yh0AKM6:38 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault said SGA’s ankle didn’t fell well enough after shootaround to play today and is getting treatment on the injury
Also said SGA missing tonight’s game was about the ankle sprain and not the abdominal strain he’s dealing with – 6:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault explained it’s so different for Aleksej Pokusevski (and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl) when it’s a lower body injury that keeps you out for so long when it comes to returning. Said guys like Ousmane (Wrist) can be on the court the next day running, defensive slides, etc. – 6:33 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault told me Aleksej Pokusevski is live tonight “they’re all live if they’re in uniform” clarifies he himself isn’t live so I asked him if he was on the floor how many points would he score….he wasn’t confident in scoring “yeah no” said it wouldn’t be good – 6:30 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander status according to Mark Daigneault pic.twitter.com/sDGLYCXjcX6:28 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault on Isaiah Joe: “He’s shooting the ball so well this year that I think it can distract us from recognizing all the other things he does.“
Also mentioned that his tooth went through his lip when he busted it open – 6:24 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Relive the thrilling first weeks of March with a Behind-the-scenes look into Thunder Basketball on Episode 11 of 𝙊𝙣𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 presented by @Verizon!
🎥 Watch more | youtu.be/t_kKR08lfxI pic.twitter.com/PkBilcqN5D4:00 PM

Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Royce Young joins Paris and Nick to recap the recent west coast road trip!
The TBU is presented by @COOPAleWorks
Youtube | youtu.be/pukDRYsFxpE
Spotify | bit.ly/3nnczK9
Apple Music | bit.ly/3zdzJ8r pic.twitter.com/6NzNW5wz853:30 PM

James Plowright @British_Buzz
To vote follow the steps below
1) Register an account on @SportsPodGroup
2) once logged in, select “Vote” and go to “Best Team Podcast”
3) Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you will see my podcast the “All Hornets Podcast Network” (See below) and click vote! pic.twitter.com/WmQKt8RIyF3:05 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Keeping the W train moving 🚂
#LetsFly | @DraftKings pic.twitter.com/uppLnh1wVt3:00 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Clippers’ Paul George has no timetable for return from knee injury, says Lu Dort did not do anything malicious
cbssports.com/nba/news/clipp…2:54 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
The Thunder is back at home to host the Hornets, looking to play to its strengths with pace while staying ready for all 48 minutes tonight.
Detail tonight’s matchup and key focuses with @NickAGallo and @ParisNLawson in today’s @OUHealth Game Day Report 📝 pic.twitter.com/z1smGWvvuq2:42 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Important question for all my Charlotte followers, all 4 of y’all: Where am I watching WrestleMania? – 2:40 PM

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