Thunder Double Down On Philosophy, Take Game 2 Against Spurs To Even WCF
Behind a pride fueled defensive effort, bold adjustments against Victor Wembanyama and a dominant MVP performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, The Thunder punched back with a 122-113 Game 2 win to even the Western Conference Finals. Daniel Bell OKLAHOMA CITY – In the postseason, some stretches are defined by tactical changes. Others come down to who can […]
Spurs Take Game 1 Of WCF After Double OT Thriller
The Spurs outlasted the Thunder 122-115 in an instant classic double overtime Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals behind Victor Wembanyama’s historic 41 point 24 rebound performance, stealing home court advantage in what feels like a potential legendary series. Daniel Bell OKLAHOMA CITY – There are playoff games that feel important because of what’s at […]
Thunder Complete Sweep Of Lakers Behind Strong Night From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Ajay Mitchell
The Thunder absorbed the Lakers’ desperate final push, then leaned on their poise, depth, and late game execution to complete a hard fought sweep with a 115-110 Game 4 win in Los Angeles Daniel Bell LOS ANGELES – The final punch is always the hardest to throw. The final breath is always the deepest to take. […]
Thunder Use Second Half Adjustment To Beat Lakers In Game 1 Of Western Conference Semis
The Oklahoma City Thunder used sharper second half adjustments, playing faster, more physical, and decisively attacking traps on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, to pull away from the Los Angeles Lakers and take control of Game 1. Daniel Bell OKLAHOMA CITY – This game did not begin as a declaration. It began as a question. For a brief stretch, […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Efficient 42 Helps The Thunder Past The Suns To Take 3-0 Series Lead
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points on 15-18 shooting to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Phoenix Suns121-109 in Game 3, giving OKC a commanding 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference First Round. Daniel Bell PHOENIX — There are nights when basketball feels like collision, when every possession is a fight for air. And then […]
Thunder Dominate Suns In Game 1 and Set The Tone For The Series With Energy and Effort
The Thunder opened their playoff run with a dominant 119–84 Game 1 win over the Suns, powered by elite defense, balanced scoring, and relentless energy on both ends of the floor. Aubyn Phippen | OKLAHOMA CITY – On the anniversary of the tragedy that happened thirty one years ago today, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured their […]
Final Grades for the Thunder After a 64 Win Regular Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder finished the regular season 64–18 despite battling major injuries throughout the year, and this article breaks down and grades each key player’s performance heading into the playoffs. Aubyn Phippen | After wrapping up the regular season on Sunday night against the Phoenix Suns, the Oklahoma City Thunder finished the regular season […]
Thunder Journal: Chet vs. Wemby
Throughout pop culture history, so many things just don’t quite live up to the hype. Brandon Rahbar Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. The Game of Thrones finale. Ryan Leaf. New Coke. But every once in a while, there’s an exception to the rule. Enter Chet Holmgren vs. Victor Wembanyama. An early October preseason game […]
