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 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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OKC Blue: Notable performances, highlights in 101-97 win over G League’s Clippers

A quick recap of the OKC Blue’s 101-97 win over G League’s Ontario Clippers on Monday.

The OKC Blue hosted the G League’s Ontario Clippers and came away victorious, 101-97, on Monday.

The win improves the Blue to 10-18.

Here are some of the more notable individual performances from both sides in this game:

  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 31 points on 10-of-19 shooting, 8-of-11 free-throw shooting
  • Jared Butler: 17 points on 6-of-15 shooting, 3-of-7 shooting from 3, nine assists
  • Jaden Shackelford: 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting, 3-of-7 shooting from 3
  • Olivier Sarr: two points, 10 rebounds, two blocks, four assists
  • Andre Roberson: four points, five rebounds
  • Xavier Moon: 26 points on 10-of-21 shooting, four assists
  • Moussa Diabate: 19 points on 8-of-17 shooting, 21 rebounds

Here are the full highlights from the Blue’s four-point win over the LA Clippers’ G League affiliate:

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Ex-Celtics forward Malik Fitts on his time with Boston, Joe Mazzulla’s elevation to coach

The master of bench celebration had plenty to say about his former ball club in a win over the Mexico City Capitanes on Sunday.

Though his time with the Boston Celtics was not long, Celtics fan favorite forward Malik Fitts cherishes his time playing with the team in the 2021-22 season. The Celtics Wire caught up with Fitts after his current squad, the Ontario Clippers (the G League affiliate of the Los Angeles team of the same name), beat the Mexico City Capitanes 103-96 on the road.

Still visibly exhausted from the win, Fitts made a point of noting how the elevation of Arena de Mexico at 7,350 feet impact his and the Clippers’ game against the Capitanes, requiring considerable effort to pull out the victory.

“It’s a tough slog here because of the elevation,” admitted Fitts. “It’s actually my first time in Mexico.”

OKC Blue: Notable performances, highlights in 117-89 loss to G League’s Clippers

A quick recap of Sunday’s OKC Blue loss.

The Oklahoma City Blue fell to the Ontario Clippers, 117-89, in a home game on Sunday afternoon.

The Blue are the Oklahoma City Thunder’s G League affiliate while the Clippers are the LA Clippers’ G League affiliate.

The Blue are 5-6 on the season under new head coach Kam Woods.

Here are some of the more notable performances from the G League game.

  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 21 points, six rebounds
  • DJ Wilson: 17 points, 10 rebounds
  • Quade Green: 12 points
  • Nate Darling: 18 points
  • Xavier Moon: 19 points
  • Michael Devoe: 19 points
  • Moussa Diabate: 14 points, nine rebounds
  • Jason Preston: nine points, 10 assists

Here are the full highlights of the game:

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OKC Blue: Notable performance, highlights in 119-101 loss to G League’s Clippers

A quick recap of the OKC Blue’s loss to the G League’s Ontario Clippers.

The OKC Blue — the Oklahoma City Thunder’s G League affiliate — fell to the Ontario Clippers — the LA Clippers’ G League affiliate — 119-101 on Wednesday.

The Blue are now 5-5 on the season. Here are some of the notable performances from the Blue’s 18-point loss:

Jaylin Williams: 12 points, 10 rebounds, six assists

Eugene Omoruyi: 16 points, four rebounds

Scotty Hopson: 14 points, five rebounds

Jaden Shackelford: 19 points on 4-of-9 shooting from three

Adam Mokoka: 16 points, seven rebounds

Xavier Moon: 30 points on 12-of-22 shooting, nine assists, five rebounds, five steals

Keaton Wallace: 25 points on 10-of-20 shooting

Nate Darling: 21 points, nine rebounds

Michael Devoe: 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting

Here are the full highlights of the game:

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OKC Blue: Notable performances, highlights in 111-97 win over G League’s Ontario Clippers

A quick recap of the OKC Blue’s win over the G League’s Clippers on Monday.

While the Oklahoma City Thunder were battling the New Orleans Pelicans in a close game, their G League affiliate, the OKC Blue, handed the Ontario Clippers, the G League affiliate of the LA Clippers, a blowout loss.

The Blue won 111-97, improving to 5-4.

Here are some of the more notable performances from the game.

Jahmi’us Ramsey: 29 points on 13-of-16 shooting

Jaylin Williams: 16 points, 10 rebounds, five assists

Jaden Shackelford: 14 points on 4-of-7 shooting from 3

Eugene Omoruyi: eight points on 2-of-10 shooting, four rebounds

Nate Darling: 23 points on 10-of-20 shooting

Xavier Moon: 18 points on 8-of-14 shooting

Moussa Diabate: 14 points, 10 rebounds

Here are the highlights of the game:

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