I'm not sure how this will affect Thunder games, but I read that Bally's parent company (Diamond) missed payment on the debt used to buy them. Sounds like they might be headed towards bankruptcy. Hopefully they can still operate, or even better, NBA come up with a better alternative.

they are for sure going to go into Bankruptcy they plan to continue to operate during bankruptcy so this should not have any effect on the remainder of this years NBA season ..

the MLB season and next years NBA season are very much up in the air ..

(leagues might get their rights back ? a different media partner buys them ?? we really don't know)

I'm not sure how this will affect Thunder games, but I read that Bally's parent company (Diamond) missed payment on the debt used to buy them. Sounds like they might be headed towards bankruptcy. Hopefully they can still operate, or even better, NBA come up with a better alternative.

It was designed to not be particularly sustainable. Won’t be surprised if Bezos ends up with the rights and bumps everyone’s annual Prime fees accordingly.

they are for sure going to go into Bankruptcy they plan to continue to operate during bankruptcy so this should not have any effect on the remainder of this years NBA season ..

the MLB season and next years NBA season are very much up in the air ..

(leagues might get their rights back ? a different media partner buys them ?? we really don't know)

I recall that commissioner Silver mentioned at the All Star Game press conference that the NBA has already been paid for this season by Diamond, so we should be okay through the regular season.

No matter how this season ends is okay with me because I think they’re gonna firmly make it to the playoffs next year.

I think we will have a great young nucleus and will compete in the playoffs SOON. If they would combine some of those future draft picks for a couple more top rate picks or players we should be outstanding.

Definitely think that’s in play after next season. I’d imagine the only addition next season is their ‘23 draft pick.

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Oklahoma City Thunder 110 @ New Orleans Pelicans 96

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401469166

Attendance: 17,606






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpSxHYXaQWE

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Sunday, March 12, 2023
Oklahoma City Thunder @ San Antonio Spurs
AT&T Center, San Antonio
Bally Sports Oklahoma, 6:00 P.M.
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Oklahoma City Thunder 102 @ San Antonio Spurs 90

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401469173

Attendance: 17,314





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g9aeQQRhEs

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Brooklyn Nets @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Paycom Center, OKC
Bally Sports Oklahoma, 7:00 P.M.
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Brooklyn Nets 107 @ Oklahoma City Thunder 121

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401469186

Attendance: 16,976





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXE3Sws_3LM

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Toronto Raptors
Scotiabank Center, Toronto
Bally Sports Oklahoma, 6:30 P.M.
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Next three Thunder games following @ Toronto:


Sunday, March 19. vs Phoenix at Paycom Center 2:30 PM (Suns lead series 2 - 0, with two games left)
Tuesday, March 21, at LA Clippers Crypto.com Arena 9:30 P.M. (Thunder lead series 2 - 0, with two games left)
Thursday, March 23, at LA Clippers Crypto.com Arena 9:30 P.M.

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That was a big win for the Thunder last night. It felt like the biggest crowd of the season. Maybe spring break had something to do with it. Or maybe people bought tickets before KD got traded but still came? All of the games are going to matter for the rest of the season. You can tell the guys really want to make the playoffs with their intensity and the fact that Shai should probably not being playing at all because of his injury. He was clutching his side most of the night. 6th through 13th seeds are still up for grabs at this point and we could end up anywhere in that mix.

That was a big win for the Thunder last night. It felt like the biggest crowd of the season. Maybe spring break had something to do with it. Or maybe people bought tickets before KD got traded but still came? All of the games are going to matter for the rest of the season. You can tell the guys really want to make the playoffs with their intensity and the fact that Shai should probably not being playing at all because of his injury.

He was clutching his side most of the night. 6th through 13th seeds are still up for grabs at this point and we could end up anywhere in that mix.

That's why Shai is on restrictions. Highly doubt if he will be playing in the next game against Toronto; maybe against Phoenix, and probably miss the 1st or 2nd game against the Clippers in Los Angeles.

If the Thunder should win any games without Shai--could boost the Thunder's playoff hopes.

The game in Toronto will be the key.

I think they’re only resting SGA on back to backs. I’d imagine he’s playing against Toronto and Phoenix

I think they’re only resting SGA on back to backs. I’d imagine he’s playing against Toronto and Phoenix

Good call. SGA & Dort are natives of Canada. Both are listed as starters in tonight's game according to ThunderWire. https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/thunder-vs-raptors-lineups-injury-reports-and-broadcast-info-for-thursday/

Oklahoma City Thunder 111 @ Toronto Raptors 128

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401469199

Attendance: 19,800

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Sunday, March 19, 2023
Phoenix Suns @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Paycom Center, OKC
Bally Sports Oklahoma, 2:30 P.M.
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OKC just can't get to that .500 hump. All these games are going to matter coming up, a couple games is going to determine fighting for your play-in spot versus being a 6th or 5th seed. This is the most parity I have ever seen in the NBA. Absolutely wild out in the west.

Looking at the schedule, the Thunder have a very tough week coming up. Clippers are rocking with Russ right now and we play them twice and Lakers all in LA. After that, we have an easier week before the final week gets very tough again.

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NBA Standings 2022-23 https://www.espn.com/nba/standings

Eclipsing that .500 mark Anonymous is the hurdle we can't seem to clear; however, looking at the standings we could make the play-in/playoffs or end in a position for another decent lottery pick.

Another lottery match comparable to Jaylen Williams (JDub), you could see a more experienced Thunder team with Chet (more height) coming aboard next season.

Got to give it up to Coach Mark Daigneault. he has the players buying in to team play.

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Pelicans lose to Rockets tonight. :)

Pelicans lose to Rockets tonight. :)

And Timberwolves lost too.

This is a pretty good link to see remaining schedule / strength.

https://www.tankathon.com/remaining_schedule_strength

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2:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Sunday, March 19, 2023
Phoenix Suns @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Paycom Center, OKC
Bally Sports Oklahoma, 2:30 P.M.

It looks like Big Shai just dropped a 40 piece with a side of honey mustard on D. Book and The Suns.

Phoenix Suns 120 @ Oklahoma City Thunder 124

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401469219

Attendance: 17,897






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9m_00LvDF0

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Los Angeles Clippers
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Bally Sports Oklahoma, 9:30 P.M.
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Was at the game. Crowd was electric in the fourth quarter. Felt like a playoff game!

Thunder need to try and get more 2:30 Sunday/Saturday games next season.

Didn't attend the 2:30 matinee, the 17,897 (98%) listed attendance appears to be the largest Paycom Center crowd in the past two seasons in an arena that seats 18,203.

The Covid outbreak had a negative affect on attendance which came along during the Thunder's rebuild.

We know the City is working on putting together a new state-of-the-art arena. Oklahoma City will need to invest in a better arena with more total square footage and amenities to allow for a long term relationship with the NBA.

Predict brighter days ahead for the NBA in OKC. Hope the City will get input from the voters who supported a facility to bring a major NBA-NHL franchise to our city and the ownership group.

NBA Standings: https://www.espn.com/nba/standings

NBA Attendance: http://www.espn.com/nba/attendance

The Covid outbreak had a negative affect on attendance which came along during the Thunder's rebuild.

the Thunder making the choice to be the ONLY team in the NBA to not allow fans had a negative effect

the Thunder making the choice to be the ONLY team in the NBA to not allow fans had a negative effect

Everyone: It's great to see such great attendance and enthusiasm for the Thunder!

Boulder Sooner: The Thunder made a decision I disagree with two years ago that I'll bring up now to maintain my stance of 100% negativity all the time.

Here's an article from 2019 about the Lakers not hosting fans to start their 2019 season due to Covid-19 protocols.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nba-covid-19-protocol-memo-teams-with-without-fans/

Everyone: It's great to see such great attendance and enthusiasm for the Thunder!

Boulder Sooner: The Thunder made a decision I disagree with two years ago that I'll bring up now to maintain my stance of 100% negativity all the time.

or i was responded to a specific comment .. that brought up that season and covid ..

Here's an article from 2019 about the Lakers not hosting fans to start their 2019 season due to Covid-19 protocols.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nba-covid-19-protocol-memo-teams-with-without-fans/

right lots of teams didn't have fans to start that season ( because of the states they were in) but every single team in the league had fans at games that season ..

except for the Thunder .. (and in OKC they could have had fans at 100% of games that season) because of that they lost a bunch of season ticket holders ..

Everyone go to bed early - going to be a tough week of 930 starts!:rolleyes:

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9:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Los Angeles Clippers
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Bally Sports Oklahoma, 9:30 P.M.

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Oklahoma City Thunder 101 @ Los Angeles Clippers 100

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401469237

Attendance: 19,068





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iow--oqE-48

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Los Angeles Clippers
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Bally Sports Oklahoma, 9:30 P.M.
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Exciting game as the Thunder take down the Los Angeles Clippers 101-100.

That game was well worth the sleep deprivation. This team is the most fun OKC team since the early 2010s. Time to do it again tomorrow night.

why even watch bottom of the league team with no talent ...

fire presti ..... am i doing it the right way?

We could still end up in 5th place, or in 13th. That is the kind of game that gives me hope that we won't have to be in the play in round to make the playoffs.

OKC as 5 seed this season would be the wildest timeline. With the #2 draft pick sitting out.

I am so glad we did not shut it down after the ASB. These young guys deserve some playoff time! Hopefully we don't get matched against the LeLakers in the play-in tournament.

There aren't too many teams that want to take on the Thunder in any playoff scenario.

The defense was outstanding. Probably one of the best wins of the season. We have the Clippers first round pick and every loss by them enhances our draft. If PG is out for a while it might get really good for us. I saw a clip where they had to carry him into the locker room.

The defense was outstanding. Probably one of the best wins of the season. We have the Clippers first round pick and every loss by them enhances our draft. If PG is out for a while it might get really good for us. I saw a clip where they had to carry him into the locker room.

i believe the 2023 is only a pick swap option with the clippers .. so it would only come into play if they finish with a worse record

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Thunder's Future Draft Picks https://www.si.com/nba/thunder/draft-coverage/a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-thunders-future-draft-picks



Thursday, March 23, 2023
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Los Angeles Clippers
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Bally Sports Oklahoma, 9:30 P.M.

[5] 38 - 36 Los Angeles Clippers - P. George SF Questionable Thursday - Knee
[6] 37 - 36 Golden State Warriors
[7] 36 - 36 Oklahoma City Thunder - (No current injuries reported for Thursday)

NBA.com: Clippers' Paul George (knee) out 2-3 weeks - LA Clippers star Paul George suffered his injury in Tuesday's home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.




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i would guess the rack city clips will be coming after our boys fairly hard tomorrow night.

we'll have to play with a ton of love and character to match the clips' intensity.

i would guess the rack city clips will be coming after our boys fairly hard tomorrow night.

we'll have to play with a ton of love and character to match the clips' intensity.

You know Rack City is Vegas right?

Mark should finish top 3 for coach of the year award. I think the Kings have it locked but he has coached a great season. Seems to have the right rotations and isn't afraid of trying new lineups. It is the polar opposite of the Scott Brooks years!

You know Rack City is Vegas right?

Good catch! I meant “Lob City Clips.”

i believe the 2023 is only a pick swap option with the clippers .. so it would only come into play if they finish with a worse record

If the Thunder win tonight then that is shockingly becoming a possibility. OKC would only be a 1/2 game behind them.

Oklahoma City Thunder 105 @ Los Angeles Clippers 127

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401469251

Attendance: 17,307

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Friday, March 24, 2023
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Los Angeles Lakers
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Bally Sports Oklahoma, 9:30 P.M.
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Dort went rogue and a strange lineup going into Q4. Letting Clips sink something like 12/14 threes in a 10 minute span will definitely not get the job done. Really want SGA to play tonight, but he has been rested on game 2 of B2Bs.

Oklahoma City Thunder 111 @ Los Angeles Lakers 116

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401469261

Attendance: 18,997