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Matt Guzman

Matt Guzman

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Matt Guzman is a 19-year-old sports journalist and storyteller from Austin, Texas. He is currently a sophomore at the University of Missouri pursuing a degree in journalism with a sports writing and reporting emphasis, along with a sports analytics certificate. He serves as a staff writer and reporter for the SI/FanNation network covering collegiate sports, pro football and pro basketball.

Three Takeaways From the OKC Thunder's Late-Game Win Over Denver Nuggets
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Three Takeaways From the OKC Thunder's Late-Game Win Over Denver Nuggets

Another strong showing from Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paired with an impressive outing from Vasilije Micic and a bounce-back night from Chet Holmgren allowed the Thunder to go toe-to-toe with the Denver Nuggets Wednesday.

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Thunder Falls Flat In 4th Quarter, Suffers Second Straight Loss to Timberwolves
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Thunder Falls Flat In 4th Quarter, Suffers Second Straight Loss to Timberwolves

Despite big games from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, the Oklahoma City Thunder fell short in the final period to extend its losing streak to two games ahead of facing the Denver Nuggets.

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Thunder Gameday: OKC Looks to Defend High Standing vs. New Orleans Pelicans
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Thunder Gameday: OKC Looks to Defend High Standing vs. New Orleans Pelicans

Can the Thunder continue its hot streak on Friday night?

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Mid-Season Grades: OKC Thunder One Mark Away From Perfect, 'Great At Almost Everything'
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Mid-Season Grades: OKC Thunder One Mark Away From Perfect, 'Great At Almost Everything'

After erasing a two-game win streak and reverting to the success it found at the beginning of the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder earned a strong mid-season grade, though a few key weaknesses kept it from a perfect score.

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A Finnish Addition? OKC Thunder Has 'Highest Odds' to Be Lauri Markkanen's Next Team
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A Finnish Addition? OKC Thunder Has 'Highest Odds' to Be Lauri Markkanen's Next Team

While Utah Jazz big man Lauri Markkanen has still another year-and-a-half on his current contract, the talks regarding where his next landing spot will be have already begun, and Oklahoma City tops the ranking.

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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder's Streak-Snapping Win over Utah
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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder's Streak-Snapping Win over Utah

After losing two straight games, the Oklahoma City Thunder badly wanted a win to erase the losing streak and get back in the win column. And against the Utah Jazz, that's exactly what happened.

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OKC Thunder Gets Right, Silences Utah Jazz On Road to End 2-Game Skid
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OKC Thunder Gets Right, Silences Utah Jazz On Road to End 2-Game Skid

After dropping each of its last two games, the Oklahoma City Thunder wanted a win against the red-hot Utah Jazz to spark some positive momentum heading into facing the Minnesota Timberwolves, and after a full four quarters, that's exactly what it got.

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Thunder Gameday: OKC Stays in Los Angeles for Bout With Clippers
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Thunder Gameday: OKC Stays in Los Angeles for Bout With Clippers

Facing both of the NBA's Los Angeles-based teams on back-to-back nights isn't an easy task, but the Oklahoma City Thunder already knew that. It just hopes to grab a win to avoid two straight losses for the fourth time this season.

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Could OKC Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Realistically Win MVP This Season?
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Could OKC Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Realistically Win MVP This Season?

Sitting in third place behind Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has some work to do before he can claim a higher spot on the NBA's MVP Ladder, but if nothing else is clear, the point guard has proven that it

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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder's 62-Point Win Over the Trail Blazers
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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder's 62-Point Win Over the Trail Blazers

Three takeaways from Oklahoma City's historic win over Portland Thursday night.

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'You Taste Your Own Blood': OKC Thunder Goes Full-Circle in Historic Win Over Trail Blazers
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'You Taste Your Own Blood': OKC Thunder Goes Full-Circle in Historic Win Over Trail Blazers

The Oklahoma City Thunder kept its foot on the gas all night against the Portland Trail Blazers, which resulted in a franchise-best 62-point victory and a full-circle moment for coach Mark Daigneault at the same time.

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Thunder Gameday: Oklahoma City Hosts Portland Trail Blazers in Second Night of Back-to-Back
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Thunder Gameday: Oklahoma City Hosts Portland Trail Blazers in Second Night of Back-to-Back

Less than 24 hours after landing back in Oklahoma City from Miami, the Thunder — currently on a two-game win streak — is set to host Scoot Henderson and the Portland Trail Blazers with a chance to extend their streak to three straight games.

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