OKC Thunder Recaps and Notes

  • Thunder’s Isaiah Joe: Tallies 11 points in loss

    Joe registered 11 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound and one assist across 15 minutes during Thursday’s 108-91 loss to the Pacers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

    Joe scored double digits for just the fifth time this postseason, playing a handful of extra minutes as the Thunder was soundly beaten by the Pacers. Joe has barely featured thus far during the playoffs, logging double-digit minutes only four times in the past 16 games. Oklahoma City will now host Game 7 on Sunday, looking to put a bow on what has been an incredible season.

  • Thunder’s Luguentz Dort: Another dissapointing performance

    Dort chipped in three points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt) and four rebounds in 21 minutes during Thursday’s 108-91 loss to the Pacers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

    Dort was a non-factor in the loss, continuing what has been a modest yet underwhelming postseason. He has now scored single digits in nine of the past 12 games, posing very little threat on the offensive end. Game 7 will be in Oklahoma City on Sunday, with both teams looking to end what has been an enthralling NBA Finals.

  • Thunder’s Chet Holmgren: Struggles mightily in loss

    Holmgren finished Thursday’s 108-91 loss to the Pacers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals with four points (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and six rebounds in 24 minutes.

    Holmgren failed to have any sort of tangible impact, delivering his worst game of the postseason. Despite some inconsistent numbers throughout the playoffs, Holmgren has been largely impressive on both ends of the floor, averaging 15.0 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 29.7 minutes per game. With the series now tied at 3-3, both teams will head to Oklahoma City for Game 7, with everything on the line.

  • Thunder’s Jalen Williams: Muted performance in loss

    Williams closed with 16 points (6-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes during Thursday’s 108-91 loss to Indiana in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

    After dropping 40 points in Game 5, Williams failed to have the same impact offensively in Game 6. The Santa Clara product had his lowest point total of the series, as the Thunder were unable to hold off the Pacers from extending the Finals to a Game 7. Prior to Thursday’s game in Indiana, Williams was averaging 25.8 points across five games.

  • Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Scores team-high 21 in loss

    Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 21 points (7-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 31 minutes in Thursday’s 108-91 loss against the Pacers.

    Gilgeous-Alexander had his lowest point total during the NBA Finals in Game 6. His previous low in the series was 24 points. Prior to Thursday’s game in Indiana, the NBA MVP averaged 32.4 points per game while shooting an impressive 47.4 percent from the field.