Category: OKC Blue

Recap: OKC Blue pick up 128-105 win over Mexico City Capitanes

Recap: OKC Blue picks up 128-105 win over Mexico City Capitanes.

The G League’s OKC Blue picked up a lopsided 128-105 win over the Mexico City Capitanes on Sunday. The home win improves the Blue to 4-9.

The Blue built a 26-22 lead following the first quarter. A 30-point second frame expanded that margin to 10, 56-46, at halftime. The final result became clear with a 39-point third quarter by the Blue. This helped OKC enter the final frame leading 95-73.

The Blue shot 56% from the field and went 14-of-28 (50%) from 3. They dished 31 assists on 50 baskets. Seven players scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Capitanes shot 44% from the field and went 11-of-29 (37.9%) from 3. They had four players score double-digit points.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Lindy Waters III: 33 points on 12-of-19 shooting, 7-of-9 from 3, six rebounds
  • Ousmane Dieng: 14 points on 7-of-12 shooting, six assists, three rebounds
  • Hunter Maldonado: 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting, six assists, three rebounds
  • Adam Flagler: 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting, 5-of-7 from 3, four rebounds, three assists
  • Justin Wright-Foreman: 28 points on 10-of-23 shooting, 6-of-8 from 3, four assists
  • Iverson Molinar: 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting, four rebounds, three assists
  • Kenneth Faried: 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting, nine rebounds, two blocks

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

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Recap: OKC Blue win high-scoring affair over Salt Lake City Stars, 139-129

Recap: OKC Blue wins high-scoring affair over Salt Lake City Stars, 139-129.

In a high-scoring affair, the G League’s OKC Blue outlasted the Salt Lake City Stars, 139-129, on Friday. The road win improves the Blue to 3-9.

This was the second consecutive game at Utah for the Blue, who lost on Wednesday when their comeback attempt fell short.

The Stars ended the first quarter with a 38-33 lead. A strong second quarter on both ends helped the Blue flip the scoreboard, taking a 70-56 lead they never relinquished. The Blue added to their lead with a 37-point third quarter, giving them a 21-point lead that rendered the Stars’ 40-point fourth quarter a moot exercise.

The Blue shot 56% from the field and went 19-of-36 (52.8%) from 3. They dished out 33 assists on 51 baskets. Seven players scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Stars shot 52% from the field and went 15-of-40 (37.5%) from 3. An 18-of-26 night from the free-throw line hurt Salt Lake City’s comeback attempts. They had six players score double-digit points.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 27 points on 8-of-13 shooting, 7-of-8 on free throws, seven rebounds, six assists
  • Jaden Shackelford: 25 points on 8-of-15 shooting, 6-of-12 from 3
  • Hunter Maldonado: 18 points on 8-of-14 shooting, 11 assists, six rebounds
  • KJ Williams: 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting, 3-of-4 from 3, three rebounds, two assists
  • Miller Kopp: 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting, 4-of-6 from 3, three rebounds
  • Brice Sensabaugh: 27 points on 8-of-14 shooting, 5-of-8 from 3, 5-of-6 on free throws
  • Taylor Hendricks: 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting, 2-of-6 from 3, four rebounds, three assists
  • Jason Preston: 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting, 12 assists, three rebounds
  • Micah Potter: 17 points on 5-of-12 shooting, 1-of-7 from 3, 11 rebounds
  • Michael Devoe: 15 points on 4-of-9 shooting, 2-of-3 from 3, eight assists, three rebounds, three steals

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Ousmane Dieng assigned to G League’s OKC Blue

Ousmane Dieng assigned to G League’s OKC Blue.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Friday they had assigned Ousmane Dieng to the G League’s OKC Blue.

This has been a regular occurrence for the second-year wing in his tenure with the Thunder. The 20-year-old has struggled to gain consistent playing time in the NBA, so the G League provides him a chance to get serious reps.

Dieng was recalled from a lengthy stay with the Blue on Jan. 10, and he appeared in four games for the Thunder in his latest stay.

During his recent assignment, he averaged 16.9 points on 39% shooting, seven rebounds and 3.1 assists in seven games. He shot 23.1% from 3 on 5.6 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: Comeback falls short in OKC Blue’s 108-105 loss to Salt Lake City Stars

Recap: Comeback falls short in OKC Blue’s 108-105 loss to Salt Lake City Stars.

The G League’s OKC Blue couldn’t complete a 14-point comeback in their 108-105 loss to the Salt Lake City Stars on Wednesday. The road loss drops the Blue’s record to 2-9 on the season.

A late 20-9 run by the Blue helped close the gap, but the closest OKC was to the scoreboard was three points in the final seconds of the contest.

The close affair saw the Stars end the first quarter with a 29-24 advantage. The Blue used a 28-point second quarter to enter halftime tied at 52 apiece.

A 35-point third quarter by the Stars helped create distance on the scoreboard. Entering the final frame, the Blue trailed, 87-79. That deficit quickly ballooned to a game-high 14 points less than five minutes into the fourth quarter.

The Blue shot 43% from the field and went 11-of-37 (29.7%) from 3. They had 26 assists on 41 baskets. Seven players scored double-digit points, including four off of the bench.

Meanwhile, the Stars shot 44% from the field and went 11-of-30 (36.7%) from 3. 23 turnovers by them helped OKC attempt 13 more shots. Salt Lake City had five players score double-digit points, including a pair of 20-point scorers.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 26 points on 10-of-21 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, 13 rebounds, four assists
  • KJ Williams: 14 points on 6-of-11 shooting, 2-of-4 from 3, six rebounds
  • Adam Flagler: 12 points on 5-of-13 shooting, 2-of-9 from 3, six rebounds, five assists and three steals
  • Brice Sensabaugh: 28 points on 10-of-16 shooting, 2-of-6 from 3, six rebounds, two assists
  • Taylor Hendricks: 11 points on 3-of-9 shooting, nine rebounds, three steals
  • Michael Devoe: 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting, 2-of-3 from 3, two rebounds
  • Jason Preston: 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting, 1-of-4 from 3, five rebounds, four assists, two steals

The full highlights from the Blue’s three-point loss to the Utah Jazz’s G League affiliate can be watched below:

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Recap: OKC Blue can’t overcome 26-point deficit in 127-119 loss to Rip City Remix

Recap: OKC Blue can’t overcome 26-point deficit in 127-119 loss to Rip City Remix.

The G League’s OKC Blue couldn’t overcome a 26-point deficit in their 127-119 loss to the Rip City Remix on Monday. The road loss drops the Blue to 2-8.

This was the second night of a road back-to-back for the Blue against the Remix. OKC also lost to Rip City on Sunday.

A slow start resulted in the Blue trailing 44-25 after one quarter. OKC used a 36-point second quarter to cut the deficit to 10, 71-61, entering halftime. The Remix extinguished any threats of a comeback with a 34-point third quarter and entered the final frame with a 105-82 lead.

The Blue made the game somewhat interesting in the final quarter with 37 points, but drew no closer than six before running out of time.

The Blue shot 45% from the field and went 16-of-37 (43.2%) from 3. Only 15 of their 40 baskets resulted in assists. Six players scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Remix shot 50% from the field and went 16-of-46 (34.8%) from 3. They totaled 25 assists on their 43 baskets. Six players scored double-digit points.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 26 points on 8-of-18 shooting, 2-of-7 from 3, 12 rebounds, two steals
  • Jaden Shackelford: 20 points on 6-of-12 shooting, 6-of-11 from 3
  • Adam Flagler: 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting, 4-of-7 from 3, four rebounds, three assists
  • Logan Johnson: 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting, six rebounds, two steals
  • George Conditt IV: 22 points on 6-of-8 shooting, 6-of-7 on free throws
  • Ashton Hagans: 20 points on 6-of-11 shooting, 2-of-4 from 3, seven rebounds, seven assists
  • Jazian Gortman: 19 points on 7-of-14 shooting, 3-of-9 from 3, five assists
  • Antoine Davis: 19 points on 6-of-16 shooting, 6-of-13 from 3, four rebounds, three assists

Here are the full highlights from the Blue’s eight-point loss to the Portland Trail Blazers’ G League affiliate:

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Recap: Fourth quarter leads to OKC Blue’s 99-95 loss to Rip City Remix

Recap: Fourth quarter leads to OKC Blue’s 99-95 loss to Rip City Remix.

Trailing by four points entering the final 10 seconds, the OKC Blue had multiple chances cut the deficit to one and put pressure on the Rip City Remix on Sunday.

Instead, Jaden Shackelford and Caleb McConnell missed 3-point attempts, sealing the 99-95 loss that dropped the Blue to 2-7.

A close contest, the Remix led 22-20 when the first quarter ended and 48-45 entering the break. However, OKC used a big 31-point third quarter to enter the final frame leading, 76-69. The Blue led by as many as nine points in the final quarter before the Remix rallied.

The Blue shot 39% from the field and went 11-of-38 (28.9%) from 3. OKC dished 20 assists on 37 baskets. Seven players scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Remix shot 44% from the field and went 14-of-39 (35.9%) from 3. Rip City had 24 assists on 37 baskets. Four players scored double-digit points.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 19 points on 8-of-19 shooting, 3-of-5 from 3, nine rebounds, four assists
  • Caleb McConnell: 10 points on 5-of-12 shooting, 10 rebounds, five steals, three assists
  • Hunter Maldonado: 10 points on 4-of-9 shooting, 10 rebounds, five assists
  • Noah Starkey: 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting, 11 rebounds, three blocks
  • Antoine Davis: 21 points on 7-of-14 shooting, 4-of-9 from 3, three rebounds
  • Ashton Hagans: 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals
  • Quinton Rose: 16 points on 6-of-15 shooting, 4-of-9 from 3, three assists, three rebounds, two steals

Here are the full highlights from the Blue’s four-point loss to the Portland Trail Blazers’ G League affiliate:

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

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

Following their win over Miami Heat on Wednesday, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced they had recalled second-year forward Ousmane Dieng from the G League’s OKC Blue.

Dieng has had several G League assignments throughout his tenure with the Thunder. This most recent was a lengthy one. He played for the Blue for seven consecutive games after being assigned on Dec. 27.

During that stretch, Dieng averaged 16.9 points on 39% shooting, seven rebounds and 3.1 assists. He shot 23.1% from 3 on 5.6 attempts.

After a four-game road trip, the Thunder return to OKC to play a quick two-game homestand. The Thunder are in the midst of their busiest month of the season.

In 18 games with OKC, Dieng is averaging 4.3 points on 45.8% shooting and 1.6 rebounds. The 20-year-old was drafted with the 11th pick in the 2022 NBA draft.

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Recap: OKC Blue win second night of back-to-back over Rio Grande Valley Vipers, 111-101

Recap: OKC Blue wins second night of back-to-back over Rio Grande Valley Vipers, 111-101.

Playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the G League’s OKC Blue collected a 111-101 win over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. The home win improves the Blue to 2-6.

After losing to the Vipers in overtime the previous night, the Blue split the mini-baseball series against them with this 10-point win.

The Blue had a hot start and built a 34-26 lead after one quarter. At halftime, the OKC lead remained eight, 59-51. A 32-point third quarter helped OKC enter the final frame with a 93-80 advantage. The closest the Vipers came was an eight-point deficit, but the Blue were never in jeopardy of losing their lead in the fourth quarter.

The Blue shot 48% from the field and went 9-of-28 (32.1%) from 3. They had 24 assists on their 38 baskets. OKC committed 26 turnovers.

Meanwhile, the Vipers shot 37% from the field and went 7-of-33 (21.2%) from 3. They had 24 assists on 39 baskets. Rio Grande Valley committed 20 turnovers.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Keyontae Johnson: 27 points on 8-of-18 shooting, 1-of-3 from 3, 11 rebounds, four steals
  • Noah Starkey: 20 points on 10-of-15 shooting, 11 rebounds, three blocks
  • Miller Kopp: 16 points on 4-of-10 shooting from 3, four rebounds
  • Darius Days: 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting, 2-of-4 from 3, seven rebounds, two steals
  • Jarrett Culver: 13 points on 5-of-15 shooting, 1-of-6 from 3, five rebounds
  • Nate Williams: 17 points on 7-of-14 shooting, six rebounds

Here are the full highlights from the Blue’s 10-point win over the Houston Rockets‘ G League affiliate:

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Recap: OKC Blue lose to Rio Grande Valley Vipers in OT, 110-108

Recap: OKC Blue loses to Rio Grande Valley Vipers in OT, 110-108.

The G League’s OKC Blue suffered a 110-108 overtime loss to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Tuesday. The home loss drops the Blue to 1-6.

In a race to seven points in overtime, Jermaine Samuels Jr hit the game-winning layup for the Vipers.

In the back-and-forth contest, neither team led by more than 15 points. The Vipers led by five following the first quarter, 32-27, and by nine at halftime.

The Blue used a 29-point third quarter to enter the final frame with a three-point lead. Regulation ended with the teams tied at 103 even though OKC led by as many as nine points in the period.

The Blue shot 40% from the field and went 9-of-27 (33.3%) from 3. They struggled from the free-throw line, going 17-of-27. Ball security was a problem as OKC committed 25 turnovers.

Meanwhile, the Vipers shot 40% from the field and went 9-of-36 (25%) from 3. They shot 13-of-21 from the free-throw line. Rio Grande Valley committed 23 turnovers.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Keyontae Johnson: 33 points on 10-of-16 shooting, 4-of-5 from 3, 11 rebounds
  • Ousmane Dieng: 17 points on 4-of-18 shooting, 0-of-5 from 3, 12 rebounds, six assists
  • Adam Flagler: 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting, 3-of-4 from 3
  • Hunter Maldonado: 13 points on 6-of-15 shooting, eight rebounds, six assists, four steals
  • Jermaine Samuels Jr.: 30 points on 11-of-23 shooting, 2-of-7 from 3, 13 rebounds, three assists
  • Nate Williams: 17 points on 8-of-14 shooting, 14 rebounds, two steals
  • Nate Hinton: 19 points on 7-of-13 shooting, six assists, four rebounds, three steals, three blocks

The full highlights from the Blue’s two-point OT loss to the Houston Rockets‘ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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Recap: OKC Blue suffer 119-94 loss to G League’s Clippers

Recap: OKC Blue suffers 119-94 loss to G League’s Clippers.

The G League’s OKC Blue suffered a 119-94 loss to the Ontario Clippers on Sunday. The road loss drops the Blue to 1-5.

The Clippers led for most of the night. The Blue trailed 32-27 after one quarter and 62-55 at halftime. A 25-point third quarter by the Clippers gave them an 11-point lead, a margin that ballooned to 24 points less than five minutes into the fourth quarter.

The Blue shot 43% from the field and went a cold 9-of-33 (27.3%) from 3. Their 23 turnovers meant the Blue attempted 12 fewer shots than Ontario.

Meanwhile, the Clippers shot 47% from the field and went a sizzling 15-of-36 (41.7%) from 3. Their 15 steals helped generate 93 field goal attempts.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 12 points on 4-of-11 shooting, 0-of-4 from 3, nine rebounds, five assists, three steals
  • Keyontae Johnson: 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting, four rebounds, two steals
  • KJ Williams: 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting, 3-of-6 from 3, 11 rebounds, two blocks
  • Jordan Miller: 24 points on 8-of-20 shooting, 2-of-4 from 3, 10 rebounds
  • Joshua Primo: 19 points on 8-of-14 shooting, 2-of-4 from 3, four assists
  • Bryson Williams: 12 points on 4-of-10 shooting, 11 rebounds
  • Warith Alatishe: 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting, 10 rebounds, three steals

The full highlights from the Blue’s 25-point loss to the LA Clippers’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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