Category: OKC Blue

Recap: OKC Blue beat prospect-studded G League Ignite, 125-115

Recap: OKC Blue beats prospect-studded G League Ignite, 125-115.

The OKC Blue collected their first win of the second half of the G League season on Friday, 125-115 against the G League Ignite. The road win improves the Blue to 1-4.

The Blue started hot and held a 33-25 lead following the first quarter. OKC added to its lead in the second quarter and held a 66-56 halftime lead.

A 35-point third quarter by the Ignite cut the Blue’s lead to three points, 94-91. Less than four minutes into the fourth quarter, OKC rebuilt a double-digit lead.

From that point on, the Blue were in firm control against a team with several players advertised to be top draft picks in 2024.

The Blue shot 46% from the field and went 7-of-32 (21.9%) from 3. OKC went 22-of-26 from the free-throw line.

Meanwhile, the Ignite shot 40% from the field and went 14-of-34 (41.2%) from 3. They had 26 assists on their 36 baskets but turned it over 17 times.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 21 points on 6-of-13 shooting, 3-of-7 from 3, six rebounds
  • Keyontae Johnson: 25 points on 8-of-15 shooting, eight rebounds, two blocks
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 26 points on 9-of-15 shooting, 10 rebounds, five steals, three assists
  • Ivan Almansa: 11 points on 4-of-9 shooting, 10 rebounds, two blocks
  • Ron Holland: 16 points on 3-of-10 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, nine rebounds, six assists
  • Matas Buzelis: 14 points on 5-of-14 shooting, eight rebounds
  • Tyler Smith: 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting, 3-of-7 from 3, five rebounds, two blocks

The full highlights from the Blue’s 10-point win over the Ignite can be watched below:

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Recap: OKC Blue misses late chances in 120-117 loss to South Bay Lakers

Recap: OKC Blue misses late chances in 120-117 loss to South Bay Lakers.

Trailing by three points, the OKC Blue called a timeout and managed to create three separate looks on its final possession. The three shot attempts all resulted in misses as the final buzzer sounded.

The G League’s OKC Blue’s 20-point comeback attempt went in vain in a 120-117 loss to the South Bay Lakers on Wednesday. The three-point home loss drops the Blue’s record to 0-4.

The Lakers created a 34-25 lead following the first quarter. The Blue couldn’t chip away from much of the lead in the second frame as OKC entered halftime with a 62-55 deficit.

The Lakers added to their lead with a 29-point third quarter and entered the final frame owning a 91-80 advantage. After trailing by nine points with 1:17 left, the Blue went on a quick 6-0 run to threaten a comeback.

Overall, the Blue shot 40% from the field and went 12-of-44 (27.3%) from 3. It shot 20-of-28 from the free-throw line and committed 20 turnovers.

Meanwhile, the Lakers shot 47% from the field and went 9-of-34 (26.5%) from 3. South Bay’s poor night from the charity stripe didn’t come back to cost it as it went 15-of-26. It also committed 20 turnovers.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

Ousmane Dieng: 10 points on 4-of-14 shooting, 1-of-6 from 3, eight rebounds, four assists

  • Keyontae Johnson: 10 points on 3-of-11 shooting, seven rebounds, three assists
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 30 points on 7-of-16 shooting, 3-of-8 from 3, 12 rebounds
  • Jaden Shackelford: 26 points on 9-of-19 shooting, 5-of-14 from 3, five rebounds
  • Louis King: 23 points on 9-of-15 shooting, 2-of-7 from 3, three assists
  • Alex Fudge: 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting, seven rebounds, three assists
  • Bryce Hamilton: 15 points on 7-of-13 shooting, seven rebounds, four assists
  • Scottie Pippen Jr.: 10 points on 2-of-10 shooting, 1-of-5 from 3, eight rebounds, seven assists

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

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Recap: OKC Blue’s 22-point lead not enough in 114-113 loss to South Bay Lakers

Recap: OKC Blue’s 22-point lead not enough in 114-113 loss to South Bay Lakers.

With 0.3 seconds left on Tuesday, the OKC Blue couldn’t generate a last-second attempt at a game-winner and lost to the South Bay Lakers, 114-113. The loss, which dropped the Blue to 0-3, was particularly painful since the Blue led by as many as 22 points.

It was a strong start for the Blue. They led 38-23 following the first quarter but by only one, 61-60, at the break.

A 37-point third quarter gave the Blue an eight-point lead entering the fourth quarter. They led 100-90 less than a minute into the final frame, but South Bay dominated the rest of the way. The Lakers outscored the Blue, 24-15, in the final frame to come out with the comeback win.

The Blue shot 45% from the field and went 6-of-37 (16.2%) from 3. OKC dished 26 assists on 43 baskets.

Meanwhile, the Lakers shot 50% from the field and went 12-of-36 (33.3%) from 3. They had 24 assists on 46 baskets.

Both teams struggled with ball security. Each committed 22 turnovers in the high-scoring affair.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 20 points on 7-of-17 shooting, 0-of-4 from 3, seven rebounds, two assists
  • Keyontae Johnson: 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting, 2-of-6 from 3, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals
  • Olivier Sarr: 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting, 12 rebounds, three blocks
  • Lindy Waters III: 13 points on 4-of-13 shooting, 2-of-7 from 3, six rebounds, three assists
  • Maxwell Lewis: 18 points on 7-of-17 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, 10 rebounds
  • Scottie Pippen Jr.: 23 points on 8-of-15 shooting, 3-of-8 from 3, six assists
  • Joirdon Nicholas: 14 points on 7-of-10 shooting, 14 rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s one-point loss to the Los Angeles Lakers‘ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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Recap: Ousmane Dieng scores 25 points in OKC Blue’s 114-103 loss to Maine Celtics

Recap: Ousmane Dieng scores 25 points in OKC Blue’s 114-103 loss to Maine Celtics.

The G League’s OKC Blue suffered a 114-103 loss to the Maine Celtics on Friday. The home loss drops their record to 0-2 since the second half of the season kicked off.

This was the second consecutive loss to the Celtics for the Blue, who also lost to them on Wednesday.

The Blue had a good start, leading by three points following the first quarter. But the Celtics used a 33-19 second quarter to flip the score, and the Blue entered halftime with a 61-50 deficit.

A 30-point third quarter by the Blue cut the deficit to six points entering the final frame. OKC proceeded to get to as close as four points before the Celtics pulled away.

The Blue shot 41% from the field and went 10-of-30 (27.8%) from 3. It was a poor offensive outing. OKC also turned it over 18 times.

Meanwhile, the Celtics shot 45% from the field despite going 12-of-45 (26.7%) from 3. Maine also struggled with ball security with 19 turnovers but 11 steals helped overcome that.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

Ousmane Dieng: 25 points on 11-of-19 shooting, 3-of-8 from 3, five rebounds, three steals

Keyontae Johnson: 18 points on 7-of-12 shooting, six rebounds

Jahmi’us Ramsey: 23 points on 6-of-10 shooting, 3-of-5 from 3, five assists, five rebounds

KJ Williams: 15 points on 6-of-22 shooting, 1-of-9 from 3, 15 rebounds

Jordan Walsh: 23 points on 8-of-17 shooting, 2-of-8 from 3, 10 rebounds

Drew Peterson: 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting, 4-of-8 from 3, six rebounds

J.D. Davison: 17 points on 7-of-16 shooting, 2-of-6 from 3, 10 assists, five steals

DJ Steward: 17 points on 7-of-15 shooting, 1-of-7 from 3, 12 rebounds, five assists

The full highlights from the Blue’s 11-point loss to the Boston Celtics’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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Recap: OKC Blue start second half of season with 117-111 loss to Celtics

Recap: OKC Blue starts second half of season with 117-111 loss to Maine Celtics.

The G League’s OKC Blue began the second half of the 2023-24 regular season with a close loss to the Maine Celtics, 117-111.

The home loss drops the Blue to 0-1: Records are reset following the G League’s Winter Showcase.

The Blue fell behind early, trailing the Celtics, 31-27, following the first quarter. The second quarter was deadlocked at 35, and OKC entered halftime trailing, 66-62.

The Blue entered the final frame trailing by two points, but a 10-3 run by Maine ballooned that deficit to nine less than three minutes into the fourth quarter.

OKC managed to come back and take a 100-99 lead, but Maine responded and never relinquished the lead again the rest of the way.

In the final two minutes, the Blue cut it to a three-point game, but couldn’t complete the comeback despite several opportunities.

The Blue shot 46% from the field and went 13-of-37 (35.1%) from 3. OKC dished 28 assists on its 40 baskets. Seventeen turnovers contributed to the Blue taking 15 fewer shots than the Celtics.

Meanwhile, the Celtics shot 42% from the field and went 15-of-46 (32.6%) from 3. They dished 27 assists and grabbed 55 rebounds, which included 16 offensive boards.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 13 points on 5-of-13 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, three assists
  • Lindy Waters III: 26 points on 7-of-13 shooting, 5-of-9 from 3, six rebounds, four assists
  • Keyontae Johnson: 19 points on 8-of-14 shooting, three rebounds, three steals
  • Olivier Sarr: 12 points on 4-of-14 shooting, 11 rebounds
  • Drew Peterson: 20 points on 9-of-19 shooting, 10 rebounds, five assists
  • JD Davison: 18 points on 6-of-13 shooting, 10 rebounds, six assists
  • Jordan Schakel: 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting, 5-of-10 from 3
  • Jordan Walsh: 14 points on 4-of-12 shooting, nine rebounds, three steals

The full highlights from the Blue’s six-point loss to the Boston Celtics’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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OKC Thunder assign Ousmane Dieng to G League’s Blue

OKC Thunder assign Ousmane Dieng to G League’s Blue.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Wednesday they had assigned second-year forward Ousmane Dieng to the G League’s OKC Blue.

Dieng’s G League assignments have been a regular occurrence through two seasons. The 20-year-old hasn’t established himself in the Thunder’s rotation, so playing with the Blue gives him a heavy dose of playing time.

The Blue and Thunder are scheduled to play at Paycom Center on Wednesday, which means this could be a one-game assignment for Dieng.

In nine games with the Blue, Dieng is averaging 17.2 points on 45.3% shooting, 7.8 rebounds and three assists.

In 18 games with the Thunder, 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 collect 121-103 win over Cleveland Charge in Winter Showcase

Recap: OKC Blue collects 121-103 win over Cleveland Charge in Winter Showcase.

The OKC Blue wrapped up their Winter Showcase with a dominating 121-103 win over the Cleveland Charge on Friday at Orlando.

The Blue (10-6) conclude their part of the showcase with two wins in as many games.

The Blue held a 33-30 lead after the first quarter. A 35-point second quarter expanded that lead to 68-52 at halftime. OKC added to its lead in the third quarter, and it entered the final frame with a 101-81 advantage.

The Blue shot 51% from the field and went 17-of-40 (42.5%) from 3. OKC totaled 28 assists on its 45 buckets. The Blue had five players score double-digit points, including two 20-point outings.

Meanwhile, the Charge were limited to 42% from the field and went 17-of-51 (33.3%) from 3. Cleveland had seven double-digit scorers, but nobody surpassed 17 points.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Keyontae Johnson: 19 points on 9-of-15 shooting, eight rebounds, four assists
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 28 points on 10-of-18 shooting, 4-of-7 from 3, 11 rebounds
  • Miller Kopp: 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting, 5-of-10 from 3, six rebounds
  • Jaden Shackelford: 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting, 4-of-10 from 3, four assists, three rebounds
  • Hunter Maldonado: 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting, 2-of-4 from 3, nine rebounds, five assists, four steals
  • Zhaire Smith: 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting, three rebounds
  • Justin Powell: 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting from 3, four rebounds
  • Pete Nance: 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting, 12 rebounds, six assists

The full highlights from the Blue’s 18-point win over the Cleveland Cavaliers’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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Recap: OKC Blue win Winter Showcase contest over Wisconsin Herd, 117-116

Recap: OKC Blue win Winter Showcase contest over Wisconsin Herd, 117-116.

Two-way rookie Keyontae Johnson sealed the OKC Blue’s 117-116 win over the Wisconsin Herd with a pair of free throws in the closing seconds of Wednesday’s G League Winter Showcase game.

The win improves the Blue to 9-6 and sends them into a showcase semifinal  against the Cleveland Charge in Orlando on Friday.

The Blue held a 34-31 lead following the first quarter. The second quarter was a different story; the Herd entered halftime with a 62-57 lead. The Blue entered the final frame with a two-point lead, and it remained a back-and-forth contest. Neither team led by more than seven points.

The Blue shot 46% from the field and went 20-of-42 (47.6%) from 3. OKC distributed 26 assists on 38 made shots.

Meanwhile, the Herd shot 47% from the field and went 13-of-34 (38.2%) from 3. They dished 26 assists on 45 buckets.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Keyontae Johnson: 25 points on 8-of-13 shooting, four rebounds, three assists
  • Miller Kopp: 27 points on 7-of-13 shooting, 7-of-10 from 3, five rebounds
  • KJ Williams: 20 points on 8-of-17 shooting, 4-of-10 from 3, 12 rebounds
  • TyTy Washington Jr.: 12 points on 4-of-14 shooting, five assists, four rebounds
  • Marques Boldon: 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting, seven rebounds, three assists
  • Wenyen Gabriel: 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting, eight rebounds
  • Lindell Wigginton: 18 points on 8-of-18 shooting, 2-of-9 from 3, seven assists

The full highlights from the Blue’s one-point win over the Milwaukee Bucks’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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Recap: OKC Blue use late run to escape with 117-112 win over Mexico City Capitanes

Recap: OKC Blue uses late run to escape with 117-112 win over Mexico City Capitanes.

After leading by as many as 21 points, the G League’s OKC Blue sweated out a 117-112 win over the Mexico City Capitanes on Wednesday to improve to 8-6.

Michael Carter-Williams sank two free throws to give the Capitanes their first lead with 1:49 left. However, Blue head coach Kameron Woods called a timeout to reorganize his players for one final run. The timeout worked: The Blue closed on a 10-3 run to secure back-to-back wins in Mexico City.

The Blue had a hot start and led 30-19 after the first quarter. By halftime, that lead grew to 56-42. A 39-point third quarter by the Capitanes cut the lead to nine entering the final frame. Mexico City tied the game at 107 with 2:36 left before Carter-Williams gave it a two-point lead, setting the stage for the Blue’s late run.

The Blue shot 51% from the field and went 12-of-28 (42.9%) from 3. Short-handed OKC had only nine players available, but six of them scored in double digits.

Meanwhile, the Capitanes shot 44% from the field and went 10-of-33 (30.3%) from 3.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Keyontae Johnson: 23 points on 8-of-14 shooting, 3-of-4 from 3, seven rebounds, eight turnovers
  • Hunter Maldonado: 25 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 3-of-4 from 3, six assists
  • Jaden Shackelford: 22 points on 8-of-18 shooting, 4-of-11 from 3, five assists, five rebounds
  • Caleb McConnell: 10 points on 2-of-8 shooting, 12 rebounds, two steals
  • Ethan Thompson: 35 points on 9-of-14 shooting, 5-of-8 from 3, 6-of-6 from free throws, seven rebounds
  • Michael Carter-Williams: 18 points on 6-of-19 shooting, 13 assists, five rebounds, four blocks, three steals

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

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Recap: Short-handed OKC Blue lose to Mexico City Capitanes, 109-96

Recap: Short-handed OKC Blue loses to Mexico City Capitanes, 109-96.

The G League’s OKC Blue couldn’t overcome a short-handed roster in their  109-96 loss to the Mexico City Capitanes on Sunday. The road loss drops the Blue’s record to 7-6.

After allowing a 33-point first quarter, the Blue couldn’t stop the bleeding and trailed 68-51 at halftime. The Capitanes were in firm control with a double-digit lead for most of the final two quarters.

The Blue, who only had eight players available, shot 37% from the field and went 11-of-36 (30.6%) from 3. The Capitanes dominated the boards; they outrebounded the Blue, 54-42.

Meanwhile, the Capitanes shot 51% from the field and went 9-of-28 (32.1%) from 3. Mexico City scored 56 points in the paint to make up for the poor shooting outing.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Keyontae Johnson: 24 points on 10-of-18 shooting, six rebounds
  • Caleb McConnell: 12 points on 4-of-12 shooting, 2-of-4 from 3, five rebounds, four steals, three assists
  • Ethan Thompson: 20 points on 5-of-12 shooting, 1-of-6 from 3, four assists, three rebounds, three steals
  • Alexey Borges: 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting, 6-of-8 from 3, six rebounds, four assists
  • Juan Toscano-Anderson: 17 points on 7-of-13 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, 12 rebounds, six assists
  • Maozinha Pereira: 14 points on 7-of-9 shooting, 14 rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s 13-point loss to the Capitanes can be watched below:

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