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Thunder Take Down Shorthanded Mavericks in OKC
Lacking famous person Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks couldn’t overcome Oklahoma Metropolis on the Paycom Middle on Sunday evening, falling 120-109. The win strikes OKC to 18-22 on the season.
For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the workforce’s main scorer, tallying 33 factors to associate with 5 rebounds, 5 assists, two blocks and one steal. Lacking their chief, Christian Wooden picked up the slack for the Mavericks, pitching in 27 factors factors and 16 rebounds.
The Thunder acquired off to a sluggish begin in opposition to the Mavericks, going 1-for-6 from the sphere within the first two minutes of the competition. Gilgeous-Alexander, who averages over 30 factors per recreation, did not try a discipline purpose within the first six minutes of motion.
In the meantime, Dallas knocked down 5 3-pointers in the identical span, constructing an 18-7 lead. Moments later, Oklahoma Metropolis trailed 31-20, and head coach Mark Daigneault referred to as a timeout.
Popping out of the timeout, veteran large man Mike Muscala got here up with an enormous block, which led to a Lindy Waters III putback bucket off of a Gilgeous-Alexander missed free throw. On the following possession, Muscala related on a shot from past the arc to chop the Mavericks result in six.
This sparked a 13-3 run by OKC that will take the competition into the second quarter with the Thunder trailing, 34-33. Gilgeous-Alexander completed the opening interval with 10 factors, two rebounds and two assists after pulling down six free throws.
Oklahoma Metropolis took a 39-36 lead over Dallas on a block by Waters III adopted by a triple from second-year guard Aaron Wiggins. The Mavs fought again, nevertheless, and would take a 45-41 lead early within the second body.
Shortly after, OKC launched into a 25-5 run that will give the Thunder a 66-50 benefit late within the first half. On the break, Oklahoma Metropolis led the Mavericks 69-55 behind 12 factors from Gilgeous-Alexander, 10 from Jalen Williams and 10 from Kenrich Williams, who went 4-for-4 from the sphere within the first 24 minutes.
The Mavericks had been in a position to achieve floor on OKC within the third quarter by incessantly attending to the free throw line. Dallas minimize the Thunder’s result in seven with round 4 minutes left in interval, however Oklahoma Metropolis was in a position to reply every time Dallas began to get scorching.
After the Mavericks shot their thirtieth free throw of the sport, Gilgeous-Alexander nailed a troublesome midrange shot on the buzzer. Heading into the ultimate body, OKC held a 96-83 benefit over Dallas.
The Mavs opened the fourth quarter on an 8-1 run, reducing the Thunder’s result in six and inflicting Daigneault to name a timeout with lower than 10 minutes left within the recreation. A number of moments later, a troublesome end and free throw from Gilgeous-Alexander led to a 9-0 run by Oklahoma Metropolis.
Following a technical foul by Dallas, the Mavericks trailed OKC 109-96 with lower than six minutes left within the recreation. The group on the Paycom Middle roared as Dallas took a timeout with the Thunder main by 18 on the heels of a 3-pointer from Josh Giddey, a midrange fadeaway from Gilgeous-Alexander and a slam dunk in transition from Dort.
The Mavs had been unable to beat the deficit, ultimately falling 120-109.
Oklahoma Metropolis returns to motion on Tuesday evening in Miami, when the Thunder meet the Warmth at 6:30 P.M. CT on TNT.
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Live Updates: No. 7 Alabama Football at Oklahoma
NORMAN, Okla.–– Alabama has one final road test to pass in the regular season if it wants to compete for an SEC title and make it back to the College Football Playoff.
The No. 7 Crimson Tide plays at Oklahoma on Saturday night in the first matchup as conference foes in the SEC. BamaCentral will have coverage all night from Norman. Follow along for updates.
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Who: Alabama (8-2, 4-2 SEC) vs. Oklahoma (5-5, 1-4)
When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium
TV: ABC/ESPN+
Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network (Play-By-Play: Chris Stewart, Color: Tyler Watts).
Series: Oklahoma leads 3-2-1
Last meeting: Alabama defeated the Sooners in the Capital One Orange Bowl as part of the College Football Playoff 45-34. Tua Tagovailoa passed for 318 yards and four touchdowns while the Crimson Tide rushed for 200 yards across 42 carries between Josh Jacobs, Damien Harris and Najee Harris.
Last time out, Alabama: The Crimson Tide dominated Mercer 52-7 at home behind three touchdowns from Jalen Milroe and two touchdowns from Ryan Williams. The Alabama defense forced three more turnovers as they’ve now forced 16 in the last five games, making life challenging on opposing offenses.
Last time out, Oklahoma: The Sooners were off this past week, but went to Missouri two weeks ago and lost 30-23 after losing a fumble for a touchdown in the game’s final minutes. Oklahoma’s played five conference games and only won at Auburn this season.
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Staff predictions: Our picks for No. 7 Alabama at Oklahoma
After falling twice away from home already this season, No. 7 Alabama will look to avoid a potential trap game in its final road trip of the regular season. The Crimson Tide (8-2, 5-2 in the SEC) will visit Oklahoma (5-5, 1-5) for a 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff Saturday inside Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
This will be the seventh matchup between Alabama and Oklahoma. The Sooners hold a 3-2-1 advantage in the series, but the Tide won the most recent meeting, recording a 45-34 victory in the 2018 Orange Bowl. Alabama is currently a 14-point favorite for Saturday’s game, according to the Caesars Sportsbook.
Here’s how Tide Illustrated’s staff thinks the game will play out.
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Oklahoma State Offers 2026 Bixby DB Braeden Presley
The stark reality of the Cowboys future on the gridiron is up in the air. Can Oklahoma State bounce back in 2025 following one of the worst football seasons in years? Will the Pokes return next season and play with a chip on their shoulder? Only time will tell and the best way to improve the football team is for the coaching staff to hit the recruiting trail hard.
Oklahoma State will say goodbye to one of the greatest statistical wide receivers to ever wear the Cowboy orange. Senior Brennan Presley has been the cornerstone of the receiving core for the past four seasons. He is the all-time receptions leader in Oklahoma State history and has caught more than two passes in nearly every game since his sophomore season.
The offense won’t be the same in 2025 with Presley snagging catches across the middle, but the fans of Cowboy football won’t have to wait long as a familiar name will be entering the mix straight out of the class of 2026.
On Thursday, Oklahoma State looked to make it the Presley trifecta when they offered the youngest of the bunch, 2026 Bixby star Braeden Presley. Older brothers Brennan and Braylin both committed to Oklahoma State out of high school. Brennan hung around to become the all-time receptions leader in school history while Braylin transferred to Tulsa.
Braeden is the biggest brother of the bunch and measures in at 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds, according to 247Sports. He is unranked at the moment but still has a full season of football yet to play. The interest continues to grow for Braeden who has drawn offers from Tulsa, Boston College and Kansas.
Oklahoma State joined the mix on Thursday and is hoping to use its family ties to lock up their third straight Presley. Little is known about Presley on the field, and he has proven this season that he is a jack of all trades. He has logged a rushing touchdown, receiving touchdown and passing touchdown this season for the Spartans of Bixby.
A majority of his highlights have come on the defensive side of the football. He has 27 tackles, three interceptions and a forced fumble in 2024 for a Bixby team who is searching for yet another Class 5A State Championship.
The fans of Oklahoma State football may not have to wait very long to have a Presley once again under the lights of Boone Pickens Stadium.
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