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 […]
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 Dominate Lakers In 43 Point Win Sending A Message To The Rest Of The NBA
The Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a dominant 139-96 blowout over the Los Angeles Lakers, exposing the gap between contenders with suffocating defense and all around excellence led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Daniel Bell OKLAHOMA CITY – Ever heard the saying, “a Chrysler 300 look like a phantom until a phantom pulls up?” That Phantom pulled up to […]
Thunder Look Like Themselves For First Time In Weeks In Win Against Spurs
Playing with the intensity and defensive edge that define them, the Thunder got back to who they are by matching San Antonio’s physicality and using a signature third quarter run to turn a tight game into a statement win. Daniel Bell OKLAHOMA CITY – 9:26 left in the game with the Thunder up 21, trying to […]
Thunder Overcome Slow Defensive Start To Handle Hawks On Second Night Of Back-to-Back
The Thunder survived a season worst defensive first half behind a scorching offense, flipped the switch in the third quarter, and did just enough defensively to eventually put away a short handed Hawks team. Daniel Bell OKLAHOMA CITY – The night began without urgency on one side of the floor, as if Oklahoma City needed to […]
Thunder Drop Third Straight To Spurs On Christmas
On Christmas Day, the Thunder learned for the third straight time in two weeks that calm consistency can be undone when an opponent plays with the urgency of a rivalry and the edge of something personal. Daniel Bell OKLAHOMA CITY – The final score read 117-102, but the number that lingered longest after the game was […]
