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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in three quarters and added nine assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Washington Wizards 114-75 on Saturday, holding them to the NBA’s lowest scoring total this season. The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Wizards by 39 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Oklahoma City Thunder dominate again, beating the Washington Wizards 114-75 for their third straight win and improving to 8-2. Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander posts 30 points and nine assists in just 29 minutes before sitting out the fourth quarter, enjoying an early exit. Freshman Jared McCain follows his 21‑point game with 19 points (17 before halftime) after a recent 3‑point slump, while rookie center Aday Mara records a career‑high 18 points on 80% shooting, adds three blocks and hits his first NBA three‑pointer. The supporting cast’s burst lightens the load on the reigning MVP.
Head coach Mark Daigneault praises rookie center Aday Mara for a breakout 18‑point, 8‑rebound, 3‑assist, 3‑block line‑up in Oklahoma City’s 114‑75 win over Washington on Nov. 8. Mara shot 8‑for‑10, nailed his first NBA three‑pointer and earned consistent, impactful minutes in his second start—a rare feat for a rookie big man. Daigneault highlighted the difficulty of the position and the Thunder’s depth amid injuries to Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren. The win marks the Thunder’s fourth straight victory, improving to 8‑2, with Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander adding 30 points.
The Washington Wizards endured a historic scoring night, managing just 75 points in a 114-75 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday—the lowest total of the 2026 NBA season. Coach Brian Keefe defended his players’ effort, citing missed shots and the strain of fighting a defense that crowded the paint. He emphasized that the team attempted to attack the interior and kick out to shooters, but an off night led to a 39-point defeat that highlights broader defensive and offensive concerns.
Coach Mark Daigneault hailed Jared McCain after the Thunder’s 114-75 rout of the Washington Wizards, giving Oklahoma City its fourth straight win. McCain poured in 19 points on perfect 6‑for‑6 three‑point shooting, added five rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block, and earned praise for his all‑around effort. Daigneault highlighted how McCain’s work ethic fits the Thunder’s culture of “invisible” contributions, noting the team’s 8‑2 start despite injuries to Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren. The win sets up a four‑game road trip, opening with a back‑to‑back in Portland.
As the offseason drags on amid a looming lockout, the Braves are quietly circling starting‑pitcher targets. A.J.C. reporter Gabe Burns says Atlanta showed interest in Detroit’s Casey Mize and Boston’s Nick Pivetta before the trade deadline. The blog also reviews Osvaldo Bido’s 2026 performance for Atlanta, and notes a 25‑year‑old Taiwanese reliever being posted for MLB sign‑on. Meanwhile, Max Scherzer remains noncommittal about his plans for next season.
The Yankees have scheduled a meeting with 18‑year‑old Japanese phenom Shoki Oda, who stunned scouts with a 98 mph fastball during the 2026 Koshien tournament and plans to skip NPB to enter the international free‑agent market on Jan. 15. The move mirrors Roki Sasaki’s 2025 Dodgers signing and could give New York a six‑year, pre‑lockout deal. The club also rebranded its Triple‑A affiliate as the Scranton/Wilkes‑Barre Highlanders, reviving the franchise’s original name ahead of the 2027 season. Meanwhile, trade targets Jacob Young and Jarred Kelenic are off the table after Young’s extension with Washington and Kelenic’s free‑agency election.
The Oklahoma City Thunder steamroll the Washington Wizards 114-75 at Paycom Center, with Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander delivering 30 points and nine assists. Oklahoma City jumps to an 8‑2 record, outscoring Washington 32‑17 in the second quarter and stretching the lead to a 43‑point margin. Bench star Aday Mara adds 18 points, while Isaiah Hartenstein grabs 14 rebounds. The Wizards shoot just 30% overall (16% from three) and turn it over 12 times. The win secures the Thunder’s hold on the Northwest Division, while Washington falls to 4‑6 amid a three‑game skid.
The Washington Wizards suffer a crushing 114-75 defeat at the Oklahoma City Thunder, dropping to 4-6 while the Thunder improve to 8-2. Washington shoots under 30% all night (7‑of‑43 from three) and trails 57-36 at halftime. AJ Dybantsa tops the Wizards with 19 points, but Trae Young manages only 4 on 1‑of‑6 shooting. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander scores 30, and Alex Sarr posts a double‑double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. The loss sets up a road game against Detroit on Monday.
Andrew Cristall is finally off the schnide. The Washington Capitals‘ talented 2023 second-round pick scored his first goal of the 2026-27 season in the Hershey Bears’ 6-1 victory over the Springfield Thunderbirds on Saturday, snapping a season-opening 12-game goal drought. Cristall broke through 14:26 into the first period on a five-on-three power play. Veteran forward
Jordan Kyrou was without a goal song for the first 14 games of the season, but in Game 15 he finally locked in a choice. Kyrou, a Toronto native, picked Justin Bieber’s 2015 hit “What Do You Mean?” Bieber also hails from Toronto. The song was one of the biggest hits of Bieber’s career, becoming
The Washington Wizards play the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at 8 p.m. ET. Watch on Monumental Sports Network. Go Wizards!
The Red Sox are reshuffling their front office as President of Baseball Operations Craig Breslow vows to fill vacant executive spots this offseason. Former assistant GM Paul Toboni left for the Nationals, and AGM Taylor Smith departed for the A’s POBO role, prompting internal promotions: Dan Meyer becomes VP of baseball research and Patrick Coglianese VP of baseball systems. Current AGMs Raquel Ferreira, Michael Groopman and Eddie Romero remain in place. Meanwhile, long‑time staffer Dana LeVangie exits for a scouting job with the Royals after 35 years, and reliever Zack Kelly is released following a waiver clearance and elbow fracture recovery.
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was ejected from Saturday’s game against the Florida Panthers after being assessed a five-minute major and game misconduct for boarding Panthers forward Sandis Vilmanis. After the Capitals’ 4-3 victory, both head coaches were asked for their perspectives on the hit, which forced Vilmanis out of the game. Florida’s Paul Maurice
Rams fans celebrate a new clip of Myles Garrett stepping onto the practice field for the first time since his September knee surgery. Coach Sean McVay opened a 21‑day practice window, limiting Garrett’s activity as the team gauges his recovery and possible activation from IR. While the video sparks optimism ahead of the Week 9 matchup against Washington, no return date is set. The Rams sit 4‑4, fresh off a 24‑9 win over the Chargers, and are also coping with injuries to cornerback Jaylen Watson and several defensive backs, underscoring the importance of Garrett’s eventual comeback.
After a crushing loss to the Cardinals, the Dallas Cowboys sit 3-5 and tied for last among NFC wild‑card hopefuls, but they remain mathematically alive in the NFC East and the postseason. Week 9 hinges on a must‑win against the Indianapolis Colts; a loss could trigger a season‑ending trade deadline overhaul. The guide highlights division foes—Eagles, Giants, Commanders, and Rams—and spots potential wild‑card helpers like a Cardinals upset over Seattle, plus hopes for AFC teams to beat NFC rivals ahead of Dallas. Draft positioning for 2027 also looms, especially if the Packers’ first‑round pick lands with the Cowboys.
Nine months after his trade to Washington, Anthony Davis is reportedly eyeing a return to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to insiders. While Lakers reporter Brian Windholst says the team lacks trade assets after giving up two first‑round picks for Walker Kessler, a deal could materialize if Davis refuses to play for the Wizards. Washington wants Davis to log 20‑30 games before a potential $275 million, four‑year extension, and he’s averaging 23.4 points, 9.3 rebounds and 50% shooting in eight games, despite a recent ankle sprain. His future hinges on health, team performance, and extension talks.
The NFL fines three Washington Commanders defenders after their Week 8 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Defensive lineman Charles Omenihu receives a $14,926 penalty for a violent gesture at the 6:20 mark of the third quarter. Edge rusher Odafe Oweh is fined $17,911 for a body‑weight hit on Eagles QB Tanner McKee with 31 seconds left, and K’Lavon Chaisson incurs a fine for a head‑and‑neck blow on McKee with 10 seconds remaining in the third quarter. The league says the sanctions, announced Saturday, reinforce its quarterback protection policy.
Brian Windhorst joins ESPN Radio host Scott Kaplan to debunk the circulating rumor that former Laker Anthony Davis, who was dealt to the Washington Wizards in February, could be traded back to Los Angeles to pair with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Windhorst explains the Wizards want to evaluate Davis over 20‑30 games before deciding on an extension; without one, his name may hit the market, but the Lakers lack high‑value assets after trading away most picks, making a reunion unlikely. Davis currently averages 23.4 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in eight games, and is listed as questionable for the Wizards’ upcoming clash with Oklahoma City.
The Chicago Blackhawks are actively searching for a scoring winger as their season stalls at a 4‑12‑1 record and a five‑game losing streak. GM Kyle Davidson, who earned a contract extension this summer, has yet to land a trade despite targeting “shoot‑first, big‑body” forwards. The team ranks 31st in goals per game and 32nd in shot attempts, prompting analyst Elliotte Friedman to say a roster move will likely precede any coaching change for Jeff Blashill. Potential targets include Flyers’ Owen Tippett and Capitals’ prospect Ivan Miroshnichenko, though both present contract challenges. With the quarter‑mark of the season looming, Chicago hopes a trade can spark the offense and give captain Connor Bedard the support he needs.
The Seattle Seahawks sign defensive tackle Deven Eastern to the active roster and promote offensive tackle Bobby Hart and wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. for Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals. Hart, 32, is a journeyman who entered the league as a 2015 seventh‑round pick by the Giants and has bounced among the Bengals, Bills, Dolphins, Titans, Commanders, Chargers and now Seattle, logging 10 games and eight starts for the Chargers in 2025. The moves add depth ahead of the Cardinals showdown.
The Washington Commanders are set to activate defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Los Angeles Rams. Newton, who opened his 21‑day practice window last week but wasn’t cleared for the Eagles game, fully participated in practice and is expected to return to the 53‑man roster. The move comes after the team lost both starting defensive tackles to season‑ending surgeries. In related news, DL Johnny Newton is also moving from IR, and the Commanders ruled out WRs Treylon Burks (foot) and Dyami Brown (calf) while likely promoting rookie Jaden Bradley from the practice squad.
The Arizona Cardinals make three Week 9 roster moves ahead of their Seattle matchup, activating offensive lineman Isaiah Adams from IR and promoting running back Jerome Ford and tight end Shawn Bowman to the active roster. Ford, a former 5th‑round 2022 pick who spent 2025 with the Browns (13 games, 73 rushing yards, 103 receiving yards), signed a one‑year deal with the Commanders in March before being released and joining the Cardinals’ practice squad last month. Adams returns to bolster the line, while Bowman adds depth at TE.
The Washington Capitals were fresh and rested for the Florida Panthers visit to DC. In the final game of their homestand, the Caps played their best game of the stretch – with one glaring exception. Jack St. Ivany, living his best life, scored his first NHL goal after a turnover by Florida goalie Akira Schmid.
AP readers’ midseason hot‑seat poll reveals Jim Harbaugh as the NFL’s biggest liability. The Chargers’ coach jumps from third to first after back‑to‑back double‑digit defeats, including a 9‑point loss to the Rams, and quarterback Justin Herbert’s disastrous 32.5 QBR. Also under fire are Eagles’ Nick Sirianni, whose team slides into a six‑game skid after losing Jalen Hurts to a blood‑clot emergency, and Washington Commanders’ Dan Quinn, who has managed only a 7‑16 record since the 2024 NFC Championship run. The poll highlights the volatile fortunes of three coaches the readers think should be on the chopping block.