Indiana Pacers face Phoenix Suns in NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) gets past Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson (18) and guard Ethan Thompson (55) during a game Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers face Phoenix Suns in NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) gets past Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson (18) and guard Ethan Thompson (55) during a game Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers face Phoenix Suns in NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) shoots the ball over Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) during a game Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers face Phoenix Suns in NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) tips the ball during a game against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers face Phoenix Suns in NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) pushes past Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) during a game Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers face Phoenix Suns in NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) and guard Ethan Thompson (55) defend Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) as he shoots the ball during a game Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson (18) defends Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) as he shoots the ball during a game Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Devin Booker scored 43 points and Jalen Green scored 36 points to lead the Suns to a 123-108 win over the Pacers in Ivica Zubac‘s first game in the Indiana lineup on Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Pacers lost their 11th straight game and fell to 15-51 and are in last place in the NBA. The Suns have won four straight and improved to 39-27.
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Forward Royce O’Neale added 15 points with five 3-pointers for the Suns. Guard Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 23 points. Forward Jarace Walker had 12 points and Ethan Thompson had 11. Zubac had eight points, six rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes, playing only in the first half on a minutes restriction.
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Here are three observations.
Ivica Zubac strong in Pacers debut
More than a month after he was acquired in a trade for the Clippers with Kobe Brown for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson and three draft picks, Zubac finally donned a Pacers jersey and played in a game after spending the last month healing a sprained left ankle. He was on a minutes restriction and didn’t appear in the second half, but his limited time on the floor provided a summary the reasons the Pacers were so devoted to getting him at the trade deadline and why they believe in him as their long-term answer at center.
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Zubac scored eight points on 4 of 6 shooting, grabbed six rebounds and dished out two assists in 16 minutes, and almost everything he did was highlight worthy. His first assist was a slick bounce pass out of a double team to guard Thompson for a pull-up jumper. His second came when he grabbed an offensive rebound over two Suns defenders, pivoted through them and hit forward Jarace Walker diving to the rim for a dunk. His first field goal was a dunk on an alley-oop from Thompson. His other field goals were all hooks and floaters but showed good touch out to 10 feet.
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Beyond that, his effect on the game as a screener was immense. Andrew Nembhard’s 23-point effort had a lot to do with the space and gravity the 7-foot, 240-pound Zubac created every time he set a ball screen. He brings more physical force to the game than any center the Pacers have had in years but he also has exceptional vision and feel for the game. There won’t be too much payoff for that this season, but his potential value to a fully healthy Pacers squad was clear.
Andrew Nembhard goes off in first half, doesn’t return in second
Zubac’s gravity helped Nembhard more than anybody as the fourth-year guard used the space to have one of his best and most efficient scoring nights of the season. And he only played the first half.
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Nembhard scored 23 points on 6 of 7 shooting, hit both of his 3-point attempts and sunk 9 of 10 free throws in 17 first-half minutes. He also dished out two assists and recorded a steal. He had a ton of space to shoot on the 3s, he fought his way to two mid-range shots and also got all the way to the rim for two more including one a steal for a fast-break layup.
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Neither Nembhard nor Zubac played any second-half minutes. There was no injury designation for Nembhard’s removal but he was listed as questionable with low back and neck soreness coming into the game and has been dealing with that issue for some time. (And also the Pacers are in last place in the East and contending for draft lottery position.)
Devin Booker, Jalen Green too much for remaining Pacers
The Pacers were already playing without All-Star forward Pascal Siakam, forward Aaron Nesmith and guards T.J. McConnell and Quenton Jackson due to injuries on Thursday night — and are of course still missing Tyrese Haliburton and Johnny Furphy due to their season-ending injuries. So when Nembhard and Zubac didn’t return for the second half, the Pacers had very much a skeleton crew remaining. Rookie guard Kam Jones, two-way contract guard Thompson, Walker, Brown and Jay Huff took the floor as the starting five for the second half. The remaining bench included guard Ben Sheppard, two-way contract guard Taelon Peter, two-way forward Jalen Slawson and center Micah Potter. For most of the second half, the Pacers effectively played a G League caliber lineup.
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That group actually did better than expected, especially in the third quarter when they were only outscored 29-27 and at one point were within two points of the lead. Even in the fourth quarter it never got totally out of hand. In just his second game with the Pacers since his Exhibit 10 contract with the Boom was upgraded to a two-way deal, Slawson scored 10 points, grabbed eight rebounds, dished out five assists and grabbed two steals. Thompson scored 11 points. Walker had 12 points. Jay Huff had 10 and Ben Sheppard had 10.
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The Suns, however did not pull any of their stars and they performed like superstars. Five-time All-Star Devin Booker went off for 43 points on 14 of 31 shooting including 4 of 7 from 3-point range and 11 of 11 free throws. Jalen Green, the No. 2 pick in the 2021 draft, scored 36 points on 14 of 23 shooting. Those two combined for 43 in the second half with Green scoring 22 and Booker 21 and that was enough to put the game away.
“If You Know Where We Came From” — Osimhen and Boniface reflect on their Journey
Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface shared a moment online that quickly connected with fans, as both players reflected on how far they have come.
It started with Boniface, who wrote:
“Omo @victorosimhen9 don tell una before If you know where and Wetinx some of us don face bro Make I no talk”
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Osimhen responded: “Thank GOD for his Grace my guy!!! We made for life!!!✊”
Osimhen has often spoken about his upbringing in Lagos, where he sold water on the streets after losing his mother at a young age. Boniface also grew up facing challenges, raised by his grandmother after his mother’s accident.
Their stories have been part of their rise, and moments like this continue to resonate with fans.
Ocean Protect Stadium will play host to Sunday’s
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The Warriors will be eager to respond after being caught off guard in their previous outing. Their physicality and forward dominance remain strengths, but improved discipline and execution will be required. Their opponents bring structure and will look to control possession. Expect a hard-fought contest, with territory and completion rates playing a key role. This match offers the Warriors an opportunity to reassert their identity and return to form.
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore defends against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Jan. 13, 2025.(Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
“As a young, scrappy kid from Rock Hill, South Carolina with humble beginnings, the eldest of 6 – you gave me focus, opportunity, strength, and friends to last a lifetime,” he captioned the collage.
“From my first game with Finley Road Falcons to two Super Bowls, multiple Pro Bowls, and a Defensive Player of the Year Award, you taught me the invaluable lesson of working hard and believing in myself.”
He thanked his family and coaches for their support throughout his career.
New England Patriots defensive back Stephon Gilmore stands on the field before a game against the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on Aug. 9, 2018.(Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports)
“And to the fans—thank you for your support. I have had an incredible 13 years in the League, and I cannot wait to see what this next chapter holds,” he added.
The Buffalo Bills selected Gilmore with the No. 10 overall pick of the 2012 draft out of South Carolina. He played five seasons with the Bills and earned his first Pro Bow election in his final year there in 2016.
Gilmore emerged as a superstar defensive back with the New England Patriots. In 2018, he was in the secondary when the Patriots won the Super Bowl. He led the NFL with six interceptions in 2019 as he won the Defensive Player of the Year Award.
He then played for the Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings in the final four years of his career. He didn’t play in 2025.
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Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore defends against the New England Patriots at New Era Field in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Oct. 30, 2016.(Timothy T. Ludwig/USA TODAY Sports)
He finishes his career with 617 tackles, 32 interceptions and two interceptions returned for a touchdown. He was a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro selection.
Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
Uncapped striker Cora Chambers has been included in new Northern Ireland boss Michael McArdle’s first squad for their April World Cup qualifying double-header against Malta.
The 22-year-old was involved in Kenny Shiels’ full-time panel ahead of Euro 2022, but did not go to the tournament and has not been involved with the senior side since.
The Linfield forward netted 20 league goals for the Blues last year and has scored 39 goals in 47 appearances since making the move to the club from Sion Swifts in 2024.
She is included in one of two changes from the squad which lost both games in Kris Lindsay’s interim spell as manager against Switzerland and Turkey.
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Hearts midfield Joely Andrews also returns to the 23-strong squad after missing last month’s games through injury.
Experienced defender Sarah McFadden drops to the standby list while Glentoran midfielder Mia Moore, who made her first start in the defeat against Turkey, will instead be part of the under-19 squad competing in Euro qualifiers this month.
McArdle, who was the Scottish FA’s head of elite women’s football and former interim head coach of Scotland, was appointed as Tanya Oxtoby’s permanent successor in March.
His first game as NI manager will take place at Mourneview Park against Malta on Tuesday, 14 April.
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His side will then travel to Malta for the second of April’s double-header on Saturday, 18 April as they look to pick up their first win in qualifying.
While the UConn Huskies have a trip back to the national championship at stake, it’s hard not to keep thinking about the insane ending against Duke, when a halftime court shot sealed victory in a way fit for March Madness.
But head coach Dan Hurley credited his wife, Andrea, who he called a “Jersey boss lady,” for making sure the Huskies didn’t do anything they’d regret after that 3-pointer gave them a 73-72 lead, securing them a spot in the Final Four.
Hurley, making an appearance on Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take,” agreed with Dan “Big Cat” Katz when he mentioned how “incredible” Andrea was in making sure all the players and staff went back to the bench after the shot was hit.
Head coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies reacts in the first half of a quarterfinal game against the Villanova Wildcats during the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden March 13, 2025, in New York City.(Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
With 0.3 seconds still left on the clock, the Huskies may have gotten a technical foul, which would have resulted in free throws for Duke.
“Yeah, she’s a boss. She’s the Jersey boss lady. And her language is colorful, too. I mean, she was grabbing people around the back of their warmups. And she doesn’t know anything about basketball, you know?” Hurley said.
Hurley revealed the conversation he had with his wife after the Final Four spot was secured.
“I said to her on the plane, ‘This is wild. Three out of four years, you’re going to the Final Four. Do you ever imagine this with your life,’” Hurley said.
“And she’s like, ‘I didn’t even know Final Four existed until four years ago.”
Four years ago, Hurley made his first trip to the Final Four, and the result was exactly what he had hoped for — a national title.
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Andrea Hurley, wife of UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley, watches a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame exhibition game between UConn and Boston College at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., Oct. 13, 2025.(Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire)
The Huskies successfully defended that title in 2024, maintaining their No. 1 overall seed throughout the year. But after losing in the second round to Florida in last year’s NCAA Tournament, the Huskies came in looking for redemption.
They got as high as No. 2 in the AP rankings, and they are a No. 2 seed about to face No. 3 Illinois with a chance to return to the national championship next Monday.
But that wouldn’t have been the case if his players didn’t intercept a pass by Duke star Cam Boozer, the son of Duke and NBA great Carlos Boozer, and Braylon Mullins drilled a 3-pointer almost at the buzzer in a bizarre finish to their Elite Eight matchup.
UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley watches from the sideline as his team takes on the Columbia Lions at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn., Nov. 10, 2025.(David Butler II/Imagn Images)
UConn had come back from a 19-point deficit to shock the Blue Devils and earn a trip to Lucas Oil Stadium, where they will take on Illinois, the top-ranked offense in the country this year, for a spot in the final.
The teams will tip off in Indianapolis at 6:09 p.m. ET Saturday.
PHOENIX — Matt Olson, Dominic Smith and Mauricio Dubón hit solo homers, Reynaldo López gave up one run over five innings and the Atlanta Braves coasted to a 17-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.
The Braves broke it open with an eight-run fifth, sending 12 batters to plate to take a 10-1 lead. Austin Riley and Michael Harris II had two-run doubles and Ozzie Albies brought home two more with a single.
It was a frustrating inning for the D-backs — partly thanks to technology. Ryne Nelson walked three batters, including Ronald Acuña Jr., which forced in a run. The right-hander had a potential strike three to Albies overturned by an ABS challenge, turning it into a walk. A potential inning-ending double play was also overturned when Drake Baldwin was ruled safe at first.
On top of that, 10-time Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado made a costly error, leading to five unearned runs for Nelson.
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Nelson (0-1) made it just 4 2/3 innings, giving up seven runs, but only two were earned. He walked three and struck out three.
López (1-0) gave up four hits and a walk while striking out three. Olson finished with three hits and three RBIs.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Taj Bradley pitched six innings of five-hit ball, Minnesota homered three times in the ninth inning to break open a close game, and the Twins beat Kansas City to avoid a three-game series sweep.
Bradley (1-0) struck out three and walked one while out-duelling Cole Ragans (0-2), helping the Twins improve to 2-0 with him on the mound. Minnesota was winless in its other four games on a season-opening six-game trip through Baltimore and Kansas City.
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Kody Clemens scored on an error by five-time Gold Glove-winning catcher Salvador Perez in the second, and Byron Buxton added a sacrifice fly off John Schreiber in the eighth, before the Twins teed off against Royals reliever Steven Cruz in the ninth.
Matt Wallner began the barrage with his homer to left, Clemens followed two batters late with his first of the season, and Josh Bell gave the Twins their first back-to-back homers since last July with his shot off Cruz to right field.
The only offence for Kansas City came in the eighth, when Maikel Garcia and Bobby Witt Jr. put runners on the corners with back-to-back singles, and Vinnie Pasquantino hit a sacrifice fly. But after Perez grounded into a fielder’s choice, Twins reliever Taylor Rogers struck out Jac Caglianone with a sweeper out of the zone to leave the tying run on second base.
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco rookie catcher Daniel Susac went 3 for 3 with a walk in his first major league start and the Giants rolled over New York.
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The younger brother of former Giants catcher Andrew Susac singled in his first two big league at-bats off David Peterson (0-1), then drew a walk and singled off Sean Manaea.
Rafael Devers homered and Casey Schmitt went 3 for 3 with a walk and an RBI for the Giants, who had 13 hits overall and handed the Mets their third straight loss.
Robbie Ray (1-1) gave up two runs and three hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out seven and walked three.
Former Mets reliever Blade Tidwell worked three scoreless innings to earn his first big league save.
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Bo Bichette’s RBI double off Ray gave the Mets a 1-0 lead in the first before the Giants scored three times with two outs in the bottom of the inning.
Luis Arraez tripled off the right-field wall to score Heliot Ramos with San Francisco’s first run. Matt Chapman followed with a double down the right-field line to score Arraez. Chapman scored the third run when Peterson dropped Mark Vientos’ throw to first on Jung Hoo Lee’s grounder. Peterson was charged with an error.
Peterson allowed six runs — five earned — and nine hits in 4 1/3 innings. He struck out five and walked two.
Neymar Jr., a football icon in Brazil, finds different ways to remain in the headlines. Despite the fact that the former Barcelona forward is no longer playing for an elite European club, he has remained in the spotlight for global media publications. Off-field controversies are not new for Neymar, and this time, he is being called out on social media for making a sexist comment regarding referee Savio Pereira Sampaio. Neymar called the referee ‘Chico’ after the conclusion of a match between his team, Santos, and Remo in the Brazilian league.
Although Santos won the match comfortably 2-0, Neymar was unhappy to be given a yellow card. During the post-match chat with Canal Premiere, the 34-year-old made a casual sexist remark about Sampaio.
“This card is unfair. I was on the receiving end of a dangerous, unnecessary tackle at the end of the match. It wasn’t the first, but the third or fourth. I went to protest and received a yellow card,” Neymar fumed at the end of the match in an interview with Canal Premiere.
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“That’s Savio for you; he woke up like ‘Chico’ [in a bad mood] and came onto the pitch in that state. He wants to be the star of the match, he’s incredibly disrespectful to the players, he doesn’t talk, he doesn’t discuss anything, he’s the kind of guy who dictates the game, who wants to control everything. He needs to learn to manage that. It’s disrespectful.”
The controversial part of the comment was, “Acordou de chico e veio assim pro jogo,” which translates to “woke up like ‘Chico’ and came to the game in that state.”
Why is the word ‘Chico’ controversial?
While the word “Chico” might sound like a name, in Brazilian slang, “estar de Chico” is a common, albeit quite old and often viewed as sexist, way to say a woman is on her period. Neymar seemed to have suggested that the referee was in a “bad mood” or acting “irrationally” because he was menstruating.
Mariana Pereira, a Brazilian journalist, slammed Neymar for the sexist comment. She said: “”Woke up on his period and came to the game like that” – how easy it is to replicate sexist and prejudiced expressions. For years, women have been shamed for menstruating. A simple BIOLOGICAL process viewed as something dirty, with hormonal fluctuations and physical pain invalidated. There are still those who defend it.”
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“Acordou de chico e veio assim pro jogo” – como é fácil replicar expressões sexistas e preconceituosas. Por anos as mulheres foram constrangidas por menstruarem. Um simples processo BIOLÓGICO visto como algo sujo, flutuações hormonais e dores físicas invalidadas. Há quem defenda. pic.twitter.com/HWubLWGOJ7
While Neymar remains relevant on the field, at least in Brazil, he continues to find himself involved in off-field controversies. Against Remo, he had a hand in both of his side’s goals but was constantly fouled and jostled by the opponents. He lost his cool after finally being provoked into an aggressive stance following a confrontation with Diego Hernandez in the second half, prompting the referee to issue a yellow card.
Due to the booking, Neymar will miss Santos’ high-profile fixture against Flamengo at the Maracana on Sunday.
Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl talks with his team as Auburn Tigers take on Seattle Redhawks during the second round of the National Invitation Tournament at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Keyshawn Hall was nearly unstoppable in a 24-point outing for overall No. 1 seed Auburn, and the sharp-shooting Tigers walloped Illinois State 88-66 in Thursday night’s second NIT semifinal in Indianapolis.
The smooth left-hander, who averages 19.4 points per game, stroked 10 of 16 shots from the field, including 2 of 4 from deep, and added six rebounds, three assists and two steals.
With the victory, first-year coach Steven Pearl’s Tigers (21-16) advanced to meet fellow No. 1 seed Tulsa in Sunday night’s title matchup.
The Golden Hurricane toppled New Mexico 74-69 in the night’s first semifinal.
Kevin Overton went 5 for 5 from deep among his 16 points, while Filip Jovic scored 13. Tahaad Pettiford totaled 12 points, five assists, three rebounds, two of Auburn’s 13 steals and two blocks.
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The Tigers made 34 of 56 (60.7%) from the field and 12 of 21 (57.1%) from beyond the arc.
Ty’Reek Coleman scored 17 points and Ty Pence and Chase Walker had 13 apiece for the Redbirds (23-13), who went toe-to-toe with the Southeastern Conference school for the first 10 minutes but could not maintain the offensive pace.
The Missouri Valley Conference school committed 18 turnovers that led to 26 Auburn points.
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The early tempo favored Auburn’s style of play as both teams shot above 60% from the floor and 3-point range in the first eight-plus minutes.
Auburn’s Overton scored six points and Hall added five, while Illinois State’s Johnny Kinziger tallied five as the Power Five squad led 21-16.
Pettiford’s four-point play at 8:36 on a 30-foot trey and a foul put Auburn ahead 33-24 as he, Overton and Hall proved to be too much in the final 10 minutes of the half.
The Tigers increased the lead to double digits with a late 7-0 run and led 51-38 at halftime.
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Hall poured in 15 points and Overton added 12 – combining for 27 points on 11-of-13 shooting.
Auburn shot 65.6% (21 of 32) overall and canned 7 of 11 (63.6%) 3-pointers, while Illinois State hit 16 of 28 (57.1%) and half of their 12 3-point attempts.
Hall remained hot by scoring seven points in the first four minutes of the second half, and Pettiford drained a trey from the wing as Auburn sprinted out to a commanding 61-41 lead at 15:35 and never let up.
Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots a three point basket as Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, Luguentz Dort started hot on both ends of the floor and Jalen Williams came up big all around as the Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Los Angeles Lakers 139-96 at home Thursday.
The Thunder have won four consecutive games and 16 of their last 17.
Not only was the Lakers’ four-game winning streak snapped, but Luka Doncic suffered an apparent hamstring injury in the second half with the game already out of reach.
An already bad night for Doncic got even worse early in the third quarter when he was dribbling into the lane and began to elevate for a mid-range jumper.
But just as he came off the floor, Doncic came down grabbing his left hamstring and quickly fell to the floor.
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Doncic appeared visibly upset as he headed off the floor.
The Thunder controlled the game from the jump, building a double-digit lead less than four minutes into the game. That lead never dipped below nine the rest of the way and didn’t drop below 23 after the first quarter.
Oklahoma City led 82-51 at halftime.
It was the third time this season the Thunder (61-16) led by 30 or more points at halftime.
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Two of those have come against the Lakers (50-27). The Thunder led Los Angeles 70-38 at halftime Nov. 12 in Oklahoma City.
Dort and Williams made an impact on both ends quickly.
Williams hit a pull-up jumper on Oklahoma City’s second possession and then quickly picked up a steal and fed Dort for a 3-pointer.
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Dort then had a steal and a quick dunk on the next possession.
Dort hit all five shots he took in the first — four of them 3-pointers — for 14 points in the opening quarter. He also had a pair of steals.
He played a big part in slowing Doncic, who had scored 40 or more points in his last three games and five of his last seven.
Doncic missed his first four field goals and finished with just 12 points on 3-of-10 shooting. It was tied for his second-lowest scoring game of the season.
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Shortly after Doncic’s injury, the Thunder got a scare when Dort crashed to the floor after his legs came out from under him as he went to the basket.
Dort quickly got up but went to the locker room before play resumed and did not return.
Williams finished with 10 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Isaiah Joe scored 20 — 17 in the second half.
Oklahoma City’s 139 points were the most surrendered by the Lakers this season and the 43-point loss was Los Angeles’ worst since a 44-point loss to Philadelphia in November 2023.
This segment is from Thursday’s episode of Locked On College Football with Spencer McLaughlin
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