Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Minimal impact vs. Orlando
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Dort ended Thursday's 105-99 win over Orlando with two points (1-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 26 minutes.
Dort was held in check for a second straight game Thursday after finishing with four points in 30 minutes Tuesday against the Bucks in the NBA Cup Championship. This has been an uncharacteristic two-game stretch for the 25-year-old, who is averaging 9.9 points in 29.3 minutes per game across 26 appearances this season.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Plays well in win
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Dort ended with 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 118-104 win over Dallas.
On top of a productive outing on the stat sheet, Dort helped to limit Luka Doncic to 16 points with six turnovers. Dort has increased his output on the defensive end this season, putting him on pace to return eighth-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 9.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.9 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Back on track Friday
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Dort racked up 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists over 24 minutes during Friday's 101-93 victory over the Lakers.
After managing only 10 total points and going just 2-for-17 from three-point range over the prior four games, Dort found his rhythm again Friday. Over 15 games in November, the 25-year-old wing averaged 9.8 points, 5.1 boards, 2.0 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.3 steals, but he shot just 38.9 percent from the floor.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Drops season-low point total in win
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Dort scored just two points (0-7 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and added five rebounds, two assists and a block over 30 minutes in Wednesday's 109-99 win over the Trail Blazers.
While Dort failed to convert a field goal, the Thunder did not need him to as they received offensive explosions from Jalen Williams (30) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (28) as well as three double-digit scoring performances off the bench, which was enough to win. Dort will continue to be a key piece of the Thunder's starting lineup moving forward.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Flirts with double-double in vwin
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Dort supplied 15 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block across 32 minutes during Friday's 99-83 victory over Phoenix.
Dort has logged double-digit totals in four consecutive games, and his rebound total marked a season high for the sixth-year pro. A talented defensive asset, Dort has also recorded four steals over the past two days.
Dort ended with 11 points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 106-88 win over the Pelicans.
Dort was the only other starter who scored in double digits for the Thunder outside of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, and he made his presence felt in peripheral categories as well. Dort plays a secondary role on offense behind the aforementioned star duo, but he remains productive and has scored in double digits in all but one of his last five outings.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Efficient 19-point game in victory
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Dort amassed 19 points (7-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two steals and one assist across 35 minutes in Monday's 134-128 win over the Clippers.
The forward recorded his second-highest mark in points on the season while finishing as the Thunder's third-leading scorer behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (45) and Jalen Williams (28). Dort has been an inconsistent scorer thus far, though he has shot 47.3 percent from the field and an extremely efficient 45.6 percent from beyond the arc. The 25-year-old will likely be featured much more heavily in the Thunder's offensive scheme with Chet Holmgren (hip) sidelined indefinitely.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Stuffs stat sheet in loss
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Dort notched 16 points (6-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 127-116 loss to Golden State.
Dort has alternated double-digit and single-digit scoring figures in his last six appearances, but he could be in line for a bigger role on offense in the coming weeks due to the absence of Chet Holmgren (hip). Dort has scored at least 16 points four times already this season, and he could slide to the role of being the No. 3 scoring option for the Thunder behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Fills stat sheet Wednesday
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Dort racked up 11 points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 124-122 loss to the Nuggets.
Dort was efficient in his secondary scoring role and also made his presence felt with multiple actions on both ends of the court, registering at least two tallies in each of the five major categories. Dort should continue to play a minor role in the offensive scheme due to the abundance of scoring alternatives in the OKC lineup, but he'll remain valuable in fantasy, particularly in category-based leagues, due to his ability to fill the stat sheet in any given game.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Fails to fire in win
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Dort racked up six points (2-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals in 28 minutes during Monday's 102-86 win over Orlando.
Dort strung together a few encouraging performances, but that came to an end Monday. Outside of the two steals, this is what we expect to see from Dort most nights. He should continue to start, but outside of some productive outbursts, his real-life value should outweigh what he can do on the scoresheet.
Dort had 20 points (7-9 FG, 6-8 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 105-93 win over the Spurs.
Dort led the way with a team-high 20 points, scoring at least 16 points for the second straight game. Although the offensive output is moderately intriguing, managers shouldn't be fooled by this given what we have seen in the past. While he is fine to add for streaming purposes, it's hard to see him converting this into season-long value.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Starting Wednesday
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Dort (rest) will start Wednesday's preseason game against the Rockets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dort rested alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during Monday's preseason opener against the Spurs, but both will be in the starting lineup Wednesday. They'll be joined by Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, with Isaiah Hartenstein notably coming off the bench again.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Expected to play Wednesday
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Dort (rest) is expected to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Rockets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dort was rested along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Monday, but there are no injuries to report. Wednesday's exhibition could be a potential dress rehearsal for the Thunder.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Resting Monday
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Coach Mark Daigneault said Sunday that Dort (rest) will not play in Monday's preseason opener against the Spurs, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.
Dort will be sidelined Monday, allowing the club and Daigneault an extended look at Aaron Wiggins and Dillon Jones. Dort's next chance to play in the preseason will come Wednesday versus the Rockets.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Stuffs stat sheet in Game 5 defeat
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Dort finished with 12 points (4-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 104-92 loss to the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Dort didn't have his best shooting performance and was particularly woeful from three-point range, but he still delivered decent fantasy value due to his ability to fill the stat sheet. Dort will need to be better Saturday, as the Thunder will try to avoid elimination in a pivotal Game 6 in Dallas, but the odds are against him. Through five games in the series, Dort is averaging just 10.4 points while shooting a meager 31.4 percent from the field.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Drains four threes Wednesday
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Dort racked up 15 points (4-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 124-92 win over the Pelicans in Game 2 of the Western Conference first round.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren carried the Thunder to a blowout win in Game 2 of the series, but Dort made his presence felt Wednesday and was a menace from beyond the arc. Dort should remain a capable contributor as the series heads to New Orleans for Game 3 on Saturday.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Has three steals in return
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Dort provided 11 points (3-7 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and three steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 125-107 win over the Bucks.
Dort returned to the lineup, back in action after missing the previous game due to rest. Although he is a key piece for the Thunder, Dort has been unable to establish himself as a viable standard league asset. At best, he can be viewed as a situational streaming consideration for both threes and steals.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Resting Wednesday
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Dort has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs for rest purposes.
Dort will take a seat after posting 18 points (6-11 FG) in 30 minutes during Tuesday's win over the Kings. It'll be his first absence since Jan. 18, but Dort should be back in action Friday versus Milwaukee.
Dort recorded 15 points (3-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five rebounds and one block across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 135-100 loss to Boston.
Dort had a rough night from the field, but his accuracy from the charity stripe allowed him to salvage what would've otherwise been a woeful night. Dort has now gone 12 straight appearances without clearing the 15-point mark, a span in which he's averaged 9.9 points per game while shooting a woeful 37.2 percent from the field.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Heads to locker room
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Dort went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Bucks after taking a shot to the face from Khris Middleton, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Dort suffered a bloody nose in the third quarter and immediately headed to the locker room. It's unclear whether he'll be able to return down the stretch, but Aaron Wiggins and Gordon Hayward could see an uptick in playing time if Dort is unavailable.
