Dort had 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Monday's 105-101 loss to the Pelicans.
Dort was held to three points on 1-for-4 shooting Saturday against the Rockets, but he looked much improved Monday as he contributed across the board and put together his best passing night since Nov. 5 against Milwaukee (seven assists). The 23-year-old has scored in double figures in four of his last five matchups and is averaging 13.7 points through 21 games this season.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Bounces back in loss
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Dort closed Monday's 129-119 loss to the Knicks with 24 points (9-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes.
Dort finished the night second on his team in scoring and second in rebounds, as he managed to put his quiet four-point performance from Saturday in Memphis behind him. His scoring numbers have been down through the first month or so of the 2022-23 campaign compared to last year, as he's averaging 14.2 points to go with 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 17 matchups.
Dort amassed 24 points (8-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and one block across 24 minutes during Sunday's 145-135 win over the Knicks.
Dort scored 15 of his 24 points in the second half as he made all but one of his shot attempts and all four of his free throws. He got into foul trouble in the first quarter, and his minutes were limited in each subsequent period. Consistency has been an issue for the 23-year-old, and he's had more bad than good nights through the season's first 13 games.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Logs double-digit scoring in loss
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Dort amassed 19 points (8-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Thursday's 122-110 loss to the Nuggets.
Dort scored in double digits for the seventh time this season, continuing what has been a solid enough start. Unlike many of his teammates, Dort appears to have a consistent role locked down, something that in itself, makes him a 12-team-worthy player. He doesn't offer a lot outside of scoring and triples, although he can chip in on the defensive end from time to time.
Dort supplied 21 points (9-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 118-110 win over the Clippers.
Dort got things going in the win, popping off for a season-high 21 points. The scoring has been up and down, although he has managed to rack up a combined eight steals over the first five games. When healthy, his role is assured. If you can deal with the scoring inconsistencies, he should remain a viable asset in competitive leagues.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Paces scoring attack
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Dort produced 20 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Sunday's 116-106 loss to the Timberwolves.
Dort led his team with 20 points, but he failed to score with efficiency. He's struggled tremendously from the field to open the 2022-23 season, knocking down just 12 of 40 attempts in his first three contests. However, he should continue to see plenty of opportunities to lock in moving forward, as he's logged 30 or more minutes in each of the Thunder's first three games of the season.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Cleared for opener
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Dort (quadriceps) is available for Wednesday's season opener against the Timberwolves, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Dort exited the preseason finale with a bruised left quad but will be fine for the opener. He reached career marks in points (17.2), rebounds (4.2), field-goal percentage (40.4) and free-throw percentage (84.3) last season.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: On track to play Wednesday
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Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said he expects Dort (quadriceps) to be available for Wednesday's season opener against the Timberwolves, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Dort exited the Thunder's preseason finale against the Spurs on Thursday with a left quad contusion, but he was apparently able to get back on the court in some capacity for Sunday's practice. Assuming he gets the green light for the season opener, Dort should start at one of the two forward spots and handle a 25-plus-minute role.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Suffers quad injury
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Dort won't return to Thursday's preseason finale due to a left quad contusion, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Dort hobbled off the court after he suffered a left quad contusion in the first half of the Thunder's final preseason game against the Spurs. With the forward not returning to the game, Jalen Williams and Aaron Wiggins will likely see an uptick in minutes.
Dort finished with 16 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 115-99 victory over the Pistons.
Dort suited up for the first time since suffering a concussion during training camp, producing a well-rounded fantasy line. Having improved his offensive game over the past 12 months, the hope is that he can raise his production on the defensive end of the floor. Firmly entrenched as a starter, Dort makes for a viable target late in drafts, especially given the path to minutes when compared to other players in that range.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Set to start Tuesday
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Dort will start in Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Pistons, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
Dort cleared concussion protocols over the weekend and will start against the Pistons on Tuesday. Dort upped his scoring to 17.2 points per game last season and may have an opportunity to produce even more with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) out for an undetermined period of time.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Clears protocols, playing Sunday
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Dort (concussion) has cleared protocols and will play in Sunday's preseason game against Ra'anana Maccabi, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Dort suffered a concussion near the start of camp and has yet to play in an exhibition, which will change Sunday. He signed a five-year, $87.5 million extension over the summer.
The Thunder announced Monday that Dort suffered a concussion during Sunday's practice and was placed in the NBA's concussion protocol, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
The news means Dort won't be available for Monday's preseason opener against the Nugget. It's also unlikely he'll be cleared in time for Wednesday's matchup with the Mavericks. As a result, Jalen Williams, Aaron Wiggins and Kenrich Williams could see additional playing time until Dort is cleared to make his preseason debut.
Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Healthy entering training camp
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Dort (shoulder) is healthy entering training camp, Joe Mussatto of the Oklahoman reports.
Dort underwent successful surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder at the beginning of March, which ended his 2021-22 campaign, but he's back to full strength heading into the 2022-23 season. The 23-year-old averaged 17.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 32.6 minutes per game across 51 appearances last year and signed a five-year, $87.5 million contract this offseason. He's expected to garner another major role for the Thunder this year, especially since the team already lost No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren (foot) for his entire rookie campaign.
