Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Fails to score in Game 2 win
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Joe notched zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block over three minutes during Thursday's 118-103 win over the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Joe barely featured in the rotation Thursday, failing to score for the third time these playoffs. He has now played fewer than 10 minutes in six of the past seven games as the Thunder tightens its rotation moving deep into the postseason. At this point, he is basically being used as a depth piece, although his offensive upside could still play a role at some point should the situation call for it.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Perfect from field in Game 2
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Joe closed with 14 points (5-5 FG, 4-4 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 149-106 win over Denver in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
The Thunder were extremely efficient from the floor throughout the game, and Joe was one of several role players who stepped up in this dominant win. The sharpshooting guard went perfect from the floor and delivered a solid showing as a second-unit scoring weapon. His upside won't be very high due to his bench role, but he has the potential to put up solid points here and there when given enough minutes.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Scores 10 points in win
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Joe supplied 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 15 minutes during Thursday's 114-108 win over the Grizzlies in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Joe tied the Thunder's bench high in points during an extremely efficient outing Thursday. The 25-year-old scored in double figures for the first time this series, despite playing a series-low mark in minutes. Joe is averaging 7.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 17.0 minutes per game during the first round.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Reserve role Sunday
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Joe 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.
Joe started the final three games of the regular season for Oklahoma City and played well in that role. However, he'll return to the bench Sunday in Game 1 against Memphis.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Career-best night from outside
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Joe closed with a season-high 32 points (11-15 FG, 10-14 3Pt), five rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Friday's 145-111 win over the Jazz.
The 10 three-pointers were a career high for Joe, who was making his second straight start as the Thunder let their usual starters heal up ahead of the playoffs. The 25-year-old wing could be in line for another start Sunday against New Orleans in OKC's regular-season finale, but he'll be a volatile DFS option if he does -- in his first start Wednesday, Joe scored just five points on 2-for-8 shooting, including 1-for-6 from beyond the arc.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Set to start Wednesday
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Joe is in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Suns, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Joe will be in the first five for Oklahoma City for the 14th time this season. The 25-year-old has averaged 12.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game as a starter, shooting 42.9 percent from the field and 40.4 percent from deep.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Set to play Sunday
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Joe (knee) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Lakers.
Joe will return to action Sunday after missing Oklahoma City's previous contest due to right knee soreness. Joe has been on fire from behind the arc as of late, converting 47.4 percent of his 7.8 three-point attempts per contest across his last 10 appearances.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Out Friday
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Joe (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Joe will sit out a game for the first time since March 3 due to a right knee injury. The issue isn't expected to be serious, but the Thunder are being cautious since the former Arkansas star is a key piece off the bench for OKC. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Lakers.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Iffy against Houston
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Joe is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Rockets due to right knee soreness.
Joe is in danger of missing his first game since March 3 due to a right knee injury. If Joe is ultimately downgraded to out, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Outstanding in win over Chicago
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Joe finished with 31 points (10-17 FG, 8-14 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 145-117 victory over the Bulls.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams tend to earn most of the credit for what the Thunder do on offense on a regular basis, but this time it was Joe who led OKC to a huge blowout win with an outstanding effort off the bench. This is not the first time Joe has turned heads with his play as a member of the second unit, though, as he also scored 31 points in a win over the Knicks on Jan. 10. Joe has scored 15 or more points off the bench in 10 different games this season.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Scores 14 points in win
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Joe chipped in 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and three steals over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 121-105 victory over the Kings.
Aaron Wiggins (Achilles), Cason Wallace (knee) and Jalen Williams (hip) were all sidelined Tuesday, allowing Joe to play an expanded role. Apart from this outing, Joe has been a tough sell in fantasy formats lately, posting averages of 11.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.5 steals and 2.7 three-pointers in 24.0 minutes over his last 11 games.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Set to start Wednesday
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Joe will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Joe will make his 13th start of the season for the Thunder as the team deals with injuries and star players sitting for rest purposes. In his previous 12 starts, the 25-year-old guard averaged 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 41.6 percent from the field and 38.8 percent from deep.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Productive off bench
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Joe posted 19 points (6-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes during Sunday's 121-105 win over the Bucks.
Luguentz Dort (hip) sat this game out and is day-to-day, presumably. Aaron Wiggins usually leads the second unit in usage, but he was dealing with an illness and saw just 19 minutes. Joe hasn't shot the ball well over his last seven games with a 38.3 percent mark from the field, but he's been productive with 10.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.4 three-pointers.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Slides to bench Sunday
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Joe will come off the bench in Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Joe got the spot start during Friday's win over Portland due to all of the club's usual starting five being sidelined. The 25-year-old has averaged 9.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 18.2 minutes per contest over his last five outings.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Iffy for Wednesday
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Joe (back) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Joe is in danger of missing a third straight game as he continues to nurse soreness in his back. Oklahoma City will already be shorthanded in the backcourt with Alex Caruso (ankle) ruled out, so if Joe doesn't play, the team will be in a tough spot and will likely have to look to Aaron Wiggins to pick up the slack.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Another absence coming
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Joe (back) will not play Monday against Houston.
Joe will miss a second consecutive game for the Thunder and remains day-to-day. Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins will offer slightly more upside in the short term as a result.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Ruled out for Sunday
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Joe (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Joe was one of two OKC players who departed Friday's win over the Hawks due to an injury, with Chet Holmgren (ankle) being the other, and the back tightness will prevent Joe from playing Sunday. His next chance to play will come Monday against the Rockets in the second leg of a back-to-back set.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Cleared to play Wednesday
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Joe (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against Miami, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Joe did not play in Monday's 137-101 win over the Pelicans due to a right knee injury, but it doesn't appear to be a serious issue as he's been given the green light to play Wednesday. Joe has averaged 11.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists over 23.6 minutes per game in February.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Won't play Monday
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Joe is out for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to right knee soreness.
Joe will miss just his fifth game of the season due to a right knee injury, which seems to be a new issue for him. With Cason Wallace (shoulder) also sidelined, Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins are in line for significant roles off the bench.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Stays sharp from downtown
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Joe closed Friday's 121-109 win over the Raptors with 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 25 minutes off the bench.
The 25-year-old wing remains locked in from long distance. Joe has drained multiple three-pointers in six straight games since returning from an illness, averaging 14.2 points, 3.5 threes, 2.5 boards and 1.5 assists in 24.5 minutes over that stretch while shooting 55.6 percent from the floor and a blistering 51.2 percent from beyond the arc.
