Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Quiet end to strong season
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Wiggins ended Sunday's 103-91 win over the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound over 12 minutes.
Wiggins went scoreless in Game 7, but the Thunder still emerged victorious to secure the championship. The 26-year-old had an up-and-down postseason, reaching double figures in five games while also being held scoreless in five others. He put together a solid regular season, posting career-best scoring numbers with averages of 12.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting 48.8 percent from the field and 38.3 percent from beyond the arc. Wiggins appeared in 76 regular-season games, making 26 starts and averaging 22.9 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Surprises with 14 points in victory
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Wiggins amassed 14 points (4-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one block over 22 minutes during Monday's 120-109 win over the Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Wiggins turned in a strong performance from beyond the arc during the Game 5 win, making four shot attempts from long range. Although the Maryland product disappeared in the third quarter, he converted a key three-pointer early in the final stanza before giving way to Luguentz Dort for the remainder of the game. His point total marked his third-highest scoring result in this year's playoffs.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Shines off bench
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Wiggins finished Sunday's 123-107 win over the Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals with 18 points (6-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 21 minutes.
Wiggins, who had scored a combined 10 points in his previous five appearances, caught fire off the Oklahoma City bench. The Thunder seem intent on using a lot of small-ball lineups in this series, so it's possible Wiggins earned himself another long look in the rotation after being used sparingly against Minnesota in the previous series.
Wiggins provided 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt) and six rebounds over 16 minutes during Sunday's 92-87 victory over the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Wiggins has been used sparingly in the postseason, but he reached double-digit points for the third time in eight games. Overall, he's seeing just 14.0 minutes per night, but he's been productive with 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.4 three-pointers on 50.0 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from beyond the arc.
Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Leading scorer off bench in Game 1
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Wiggins closed with 21 points (8-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes during Sunday's 131-80 victory over the Grizzlies in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Wiggins lit it up from deep in Sunday's postseason contest, coming off the bench and leading all Thunder players in scoring and threes made in an offensive showcase. Wiggins posted at least 20 points in nine outings during the regular season, and he connected on a season-high eight threes in one of his meetings against Memphis.
Wiggins will come off the bench during Sunday's Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinal-round series against the Grizzlies, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Wiggins finished the regular season on a strong note for Oklahoma City with three straight impressive performances as a starter, racking up 80 points during that span. However, he'll retreat to a bench role in Game 1 against Memphis on Sunday, with the Thunder going with their usual starters to get the NBA playoffs underway.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Scores 28 in win
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Wiggins logged 28 points (8-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 10-10 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 115-100 win over the Pelicans.
Wiggins was gifted the keys to the offense Sunday as the team rested most of their rotational players and didn't disappoint, producing game-high figures in scoring and assists. Wiggins enters the playoffs in great form, averaging 26.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.7 steals in 34.4 minutes per contest over his last three outings.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Erupts for 35 in Friday's rout
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Wiggins finished with a game-high 35 points (14-24 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Friday's 145-111 victory over the Jazz.
With most of the Thunder's usual starters getting the night off ahead of the playoffs, Wiggins made his second straight start and turned the opportunity into his third performance of the season with 30 or more points. The 26-year-old forward might get one more start in OKC's regular-season finale Sunday against the Pelicans, which would make him an intriguing DFS option given that he's averaged 26.0 points, 6.0 boards, 2.5 assists, 2.5 threes and 1.5 steals over his first two starts this week.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Fills in with 17 points
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Wiggins logged 17 points (8-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 125-112 win over Phoenix.
Wiggins is the Thunder's top contributor when injuries strike, and he'll likely take on an increased role as Oklahoma City rests its stars in the final week of the season. The Maryland product has also been a mainstay with the second unit, averaging 11.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists over 74 appearances.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Will start vs. Phoenix
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Wiggins will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wiggins will be a starter for the 24th time this season in Phoenix. The 25-year-old averages 13.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game in the first unit this season, shooting 48.4 percent from the floor and 39.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Modest numbers in return
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Wiggins (hamstring) finished with eight points (2-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds in 19 minutes Friday in the Thunder's 125-111 loss to the Rockets.
Wiggins was back in action after missing the Thunder's previous five contests due to right hamstring tendinopathy, but his return wasn't enough for the Thunder to extend their 11-game winning streak. The 26-year-old forward could see his playing time pick up if the Thunder hold out other key rotation players for certain games over the final week of the regular season, but he may struggle to crack 20 minutes when Oklahoma City has all of its core pieces available.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Poised to return Friday
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Wiggins (Achilles) has been cleared to play Friday against the Rockets.
Wiggins has missed OKC's last five matchups while on the mend from an Achilles injury but will make his return Friday. He'll presumably be deployed off the bench and was averaging 11.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 23.0 minutes over his previous seven appearances before suffering the Achilles injury.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Won't go Wednesday
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Wiggins (Achilles) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Wiggins will miss his fifth straight game due to left Achilles tendinitis, and his next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Rockets. Alex Caruso and Kenrich Williams will likely receive an uptick in playing time due to Wiggins being sidelined.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Out against Bulls
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Wiggins (Achilles) is out for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Wiggins will miss a fourth straight game due to left Achilles tendonitis. Alex Caruso and Kenrich Williams figure to see increased roles with Wiggins sidelined.
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