Category: OKC Blue

Recap: OKC Blue’s seven-game win streak snapped in 121-107 loss to Stockton Kings

Recap: OKC Blue’s seven-game win streak snapped in 121-107 loss to Stockton Kings.

The G League’s OKC Blue had a slow second half in their 121-107 loss to the Stockton Kings on Saturday. The road loss drops the Blue to 9-10 and snapped a seven-game winning streak for OKC.

It was a back-and-forth opening frame as the Kings created a 26-24 lead after the first quarter. The second quarter was much of the same: Stockton entered halftime with a 57-56 lead.

A 36-point third quarter by the Kings saw the difference in the scoreboard increase for the Blue. Entering the final frame, it trailed by nine points. Stockton’s 28 points in the fourth quarter sealed the loss for OKC.

The Blue shot 42% from the field and went 14-of-36 (38.9%) from 3. OKC dished out 22 assists on 35 baskets. Four Blue players scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Kings shot 60% from the field and went 15-of-32 (46.9%) from 3. They dished out 26 assists on 44 baskets. Five Kings players score double-digit points.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Keyontae Johnson: 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting, 3-of-4 from 3, four rebounds, two assists
  • Jaden Shackelford: 30 points on 10-of-21 shooting, 8-of-15 from 3, two assists
  • Adam Flagler: 16 points on 4-of-11 shooting, 2-of-8 from 3, eight rebounds, two assists
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 14 points on 6-of-15 shooting, 1-of-3 from 3, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals
  • Dane Goodwin: 30 points on 12-of-17 shooting, 5-of-7 from 3, seven rebounds, three assists
  • Deonte Burton: 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting, 4-of-8 from 3, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals
  • Jalen Slawson: 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting, 2-of-2 from 3, 13 rebounds, two assists
  • Mason Jones: 17 points on 5-of-11 shooting, 2-of-7 from 3, 10 assists, seven rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s 14-point loss to the Sacramento Kings’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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Recap: OKC Blue’s final frame achieves 118-110 win over Ontario Clippers

Recap: OKC Blue’s final frame achieves 118-110 win over Ontario Clippers.

The G League’s OKC Blue collected a 118-110 win over the Ontario Clippers on Thursday. The road win improves the Blue to 9-9.

The Blue built a 32-24 lead following the first quarter. It was much of the same in the second frame; OKC entered halftime with a 59-52 advantage. A 38-point third quarter by the Clippers cut their deficit to one point, 91-90.

Both teams exchanged punches and were tied at 94 with a little less than 10 minutes left in regulation. The Blue proceeded to go on a 16-2 run to build a 110-96 lead with a little over four minutes left. The decisive run helped the Blue come out with the road victory.

The Blue shot 49% from the field and went 17-of-30 (56.7%) from 3. They collected 26 assists on 41 baskets. Four Blue players scored 20-plus points.

The hot outside shooting helped make up an 18-shot disadvantage the Blue had against the Clippers, who forced 15 turnovers from OKC.

Meanwhile, the Clippers shot 40% from the field and went 10-of-38 (26.3%) from 3. Six Clippers players scored double-digit points.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Keyontae Johnson: 24 points on 11-of-20 shooting, 1-of-4 from 3, five rebounds
  • Jaden Shackelford: 23 points on 7-of-14 shooting, 7-of-11 from 3, seven assists, five rebounds
  • Adam Flagler: 22 points on 7-of-11 shooting, 6-of-8 from 3, three assists, three rebounds
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 20 points on 6-of-12 shooting, seven assists, five rebounds
  • Kobe Brown: 22 points on 9-of-18 shooting, 1-of-5 from 3, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals
  • Moussa Diabate: 17 points on 6-of-10 shooting, 11 rebounds, three blocks, two assists
  • Xavier Moon: 15 points on 6-of-16 shooting, 1-of-6 from 3, seven assists, five rebounds, three steals, two blocks
  • Joshua Primo: 10 points on 3-of-9 shooting, 1-of-4 from 3, four rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s eight-point win over the LA Clippers’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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Recap: OKC Blue dominate Texas Legends in massive 145-94 win

Recap: OKC Blue dominate Texas Legends in massive 145-94 win.

After a week off, the G League’s OKC Blue returned to action in a dominant 145-94 win over the Texas Legends on Tuesday. The home win improved the Blue’s record to 8-9 on the season.

The Blue built a 28-25 lead following the first quarter. A 42-point second quarter gave OKC a 70-61 halftime lead. The dam broke in the third quarter: The Blue outscored the Legends, 34-16. The Blue entered the final frame holding a 104-77 lead. A 41-17 fourth-quarter scoring advantage led to the eye-popping 51-point margin of victory. OKC outscored Texas, 75-33, in the second half.

The Blue shot 57% from the field and went 14-of-33 (42.4%) from 3. They dished 33 assists on 55 baskets. Seven players scored double-digit points for the Blue.

Meanwhile, the Legends shot 34% from the field and went 14-of-52 (26.9%) from 3. They had four players score double-digit points.

On the boards, the Blue had a 72-32 rebounding advantage. Yes, you read that right — OKC had 40 more boards than Texas.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Keyontae Johnson: 29 points on 12-of-15 shooting, 4-of-4 from 3, seven rebounds
  • Olivier Sarr: 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting, 18 rebounds, three assists, two blocks
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting, 10 rebounds, five assists
  • Adam Flagler: 17 points on 7-of-16 shooting, 3-of-8 from 3, eight assists, five rebounds
  • Jaden Shackelford: 19 points on 5-of-14 shooting, 2-of-8 from 3, five assists
  • Caleb McConnell: 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting, nine rebounds, four assists
  • KJ Williams: 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting, 2-of-3 from 3, seven rebounds
  • Mike Miles Jr.: 30 points on 9-of-18 shooting, 5-of-11 from 3, four rebounds
  • Justin Jackson: 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, three rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s 51-point win over the Dallas Mavericks’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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OKC Thunder recall Ousmane Dieng from G League’s Blue

OKC Thunder recall Ousmane Dieng from G League’s Blue.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced they had recalled second-year forward Ousmane Dieng from the G League’s OKC Blue on Tuesday.

Dieng was assigned to the Blue on Jan. 19. The 20-year-old has regularly played for them this season, getting consistent playing time not available with OKC.

In 12 games with the Blue, Dieng is averaging 15.6 points on 44.7% shooting, 6.5 rebounds and four assists. He’s shooting 24% from 3 on 4.2 attempts.

In 22 games with the Thunder, Dieng has averaged 4.2 points on 42.3% shooting, and 1.9 rebounds. The 20-year-old was drafted with the 11th pick in the 2022 NBA draft.

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Recap: OKC Blue dominate G League Ignite in 116-96 win

Recap: OKC Blue dominates G League Ignite with 116-96 win.

The G League’s OKC Blue enjoyed a 116-96 blowout win over the G League Ignite on Monday. The road win improves the Blue to 7-9.

The Blue built a 24-18 lead after the first quarter. A 39-point second frame gave them an overwhelming 63-43 lead. The second half brought more of the same. OKC added to its lead with a 33-point third quarter and entered the fourth quarter leading by 26 points.

The Blue shot 57% from the field and went 12-of-31 (38.7%) from 3. They dished 28 assists on 47 baskets. Six players scored double-digit points, including a pair of 20-point outings.

Meanwhile, the Ignite shot 47% from the field and went 3-of-23 (13%) from 3. They had 28 assists on 44 baskets. A pair of 20-point scorers led the Ignite in the loss.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting, 10 rebounds, eight assists
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 26 points on 11-of-16 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, eight rebounds, three assists
  • Adam Flagler: 23 points on 9-of-17 shooting, 3-of-9 from 3, four rebounds
  • Noah Starkey: 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting, 12 rebounds
  • Ron Holland: 25 points on 11-of-25 shooting, six rebounds, two assists, two steals
  • John Jenkins: 20 points on 9-of-17 shooting, 2-of-6 from 3, three assists, three rebounds
  • Matas Buzelis: 17 points on 8-of-11 shooting, four assists, three steals
  • Ivan Almansa: two points on 1-of-2 shooting, two rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s 20-point win over the Ignite can be watched below:

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Keyontae Johnson to participate in All-Star weekend for G League tournament

Keyontae Johnson to participate in All-Star weekend for G League tournament.

The NBA announced its player pool for the 2024 All-Star weekend G League Up Next Game, and Oklahoma City Thunder two-way rookie Keyontae Johnson was one of 28 participants.

In 21 games with the OKC Blue, Johnson has averaged 20 points on 53.3% shooting and 6.9 rebounds. The 23-year-old has appeared in six games for the Thunder.

“He’s grown a lot as a player,” Blue head coach Kameron Woods said on the selection. “For him to be recognized, to have a chance to play in it, that would be amazing.”

Woods, who’s in his second season as the Blue head coach, was also supportive of the G League tournament concept, stating it aligns with its experimental history.

“I think the league as a whole being kind of experimental with rules and different things like that are good. I think they’re good challenges for coaches,” Woods said. “They’re good challenges for players because they’re different. And that falls in that category. I don’t really know what’s going to come out of it but I know it’ll be good for whoever’s in it.

“And you know, all the experimental rules they do, all the things that are unique to the league, I think are unique for the coaches and everybody that’s a part of it as well. So I think all those things are good.”

The all-star event will feature four teams of seven players competing in a single-elimination tournament. Each team will be coached by a G League head coach. Players will be drafted by four social media influencers.

The full 28-player pool can be read below:

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The tournament will be held during All-Star weekend on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. C.T.

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Recap: Strong final frame pushes OKC Blue to 111-103 win over Stockton Kings

Recap: Strong final frame pushes OKC Blue to 111-103 win over Stockton Kings.

The G League’s OKC Blue’s massive fourth quarter helped propel them to an 111-103 win over the Stockton Kings on Saturday. The road win improved the Blue to 6-9.

The Blue quickly built a double-digit lead and led 33-21 following the first quarter. A 34-point second frame by the Kings tied it at 55. A 28-point third quarter by the Kings meant the Blue trailed by seven entering the final frame. However, OKC opened the quarter on a ridiculous 29-4 run to create an 18-point advantage.

The Kings cut the deficit to single digits but never seriously threatened. In the end, OKC outscored Stockton, 35-20, in the decisive fourth quarter.

The Blue shot 54% from the field and went 12-of-30 (40%) from 3. They dished out 28 assists on 42 baskets. Five players scored at least 14 points for OKC.

Meanwhile, the Kings shot 44% from the field and went 8-of-39 (20.5%) from 3. They collected 26 assists on 39 baskets. Stockton was led by a pair of 20-point scorers.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 20 points on 9-of-15 shooting, 2-of-4 from 3, nine rebounds, five assists
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 25 points on 9-of-14 shooting, 4-of-5 from 3, nine rebounds, three assists
  • Hunter Maldonado: 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting, seven assists, five rebounds
  • Noah Starkey: 16 points on 5-of-6 shooting, six rebounds, three assists
  • Skal Labissiere: 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting, 11 rebounds, four blocks
  • Jaylen Nowell: 20 points on 8-of-19 shooting, 2-of-8 from 3, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals
  • Deonte Burton: 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting, 2-of-8 from 3, five rebounds, two assists
  • Shabazz Muhammad: 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting, 2-of-3 from 3, two rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s eight-point win over the Sacramento Kings’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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Tre Mann recalled from G League’s OKC Blue

The Thunder recalled Tre Mann from the G League’s OKC Blue.

The Oklahoma City Thunder recalled third-year guard Tre Mann from the G League’s OKC Blue on Friday.

This comes after a one-game assignment for Mann. In the Blue’s win over the Mexico City Capitanes on Wednesday, he tallied 14 points on 5-of-12 shooting, 2-of-8 from 3, eight rebounds, five assists and four steals.

In his third season, Mann has been on the outside of OKC’s rotation due to its guard depth. He has appeared in 13 games and is averaging 9.2 minutes.

Despite this, Mann continues to be a supportive teammate and has enjoyed being part of the first-place Thunder by making the best of a less-than-ideal situation.

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Recap: OKC Blue dominate Mexico City Capitanes, 114-91

Recap: OKC Blue dominates Mexico City Capitanes, 114-91.

The G League’s OKC Blue collected a 114-91 win over the Mexico City Capitanes on Wednesday to improve to 5-9.

This was the second consecutive game for the Blue against the Capitanes. They won in a blowout at home on Monday.

It was the fourth time these teams matched up, which meant the Blue were pretty familiar with how to defend the Capitanes.

OKC held a 21-18 lead following the first quarter and a 59-39 lead at the half. The Blue maintained a double-digit lead throughout the entire second half to come away with a relaxed win.

The Blue shot 50% from the field and went 11-of-34 (32.4%) from 3. They dished 30 assists on 42 baskets. Six players, including three Thunder players, scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Capitanes shot 48% from the field and went 4-of-26 (15.4%) from 3. Mexico City committed 25 turnovers, which led to 33 points for the Blue.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 19 points on 8-of-15 shooting, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals
  • Tre Mann: 14 points on 5-of-12 shooting, 2-of-8 from 3, eight rebounds, five assists, four steals
  • Lindy Waters III: 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting, 3-of-8 from 3, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, three blocks
  • KJ Williams: 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting, four rebounds, four assists
  • Ethan Thompson: 16 points on 8-of-12 shooting, three rebounds, two assists, two steals
  • Justin Wright-Foreman: 16 points on 7-of-15 shooting, 1-of-4 from 3, four assists, three rebounds
  • Kenneth Faried: 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting, nine rebounds

The highlights from the Blue’s 23-point win over the Capitanes can be watched below:

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Tre Mann assigned to G League’s OKC Blue

Tre Mann assigned to G League’s OKC Blue.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Tuesday night that they had  assigned third-year guard Tre Mann to the G League’s OKC Blue.

In his third season, the 22-year-old has averaged career lows across the board. He has appeared in just 13 games this season, averaging 9.2 minutes.

Mann has received the short end of the stick with OKC’s guard depth. The Thunder are deep at the backcourt spots, which means he’s had a hard time finding consistent playing time.

With the Blue — who are set to play on Wednesday — Mann will have a chance to get some extensive in-game reps. With his time with the Thunder likely near its end, there’s a real possibility Mann is moved by the trade deadline.

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