Tramaine Griffin

NBAWriter for @LWOS, Student of the Game of Basketball, Illinois State Alumni.

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Injuries Loom as the OKC Thunder Need Ajay Mitchell to Step Up Again in Western Conference Finals

Injuries strike this team again, as the Oklahoma City Thunder need their second-year guard to step up once more. Oklahoma City can’t stay at full strength and needs its rising star guard to step up in a high-leverage situation again. Jalen Williams Out; Thunder Need Ajay Mitchell   After a heartbreaking start to the Western […]

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Key OKC Thunder Reserves Must Keep Momemtum in Western Conference Finals

Three Thunder reserves have put together much-needed performances during Games 1 and 2 to help OKC tie the series. After a heartbreaking double overtime loss in Game 1, Oklahoma City responded with a must-win in Game 2. These three individuals made some big plays when the defending champions needed them most. Alex Caruso, Jared McCain,

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Western Conference Finals Preview: A Deeper Look at the Thunder-Spurs Series

Talent, depth, and star power will be on full display as the San Antonio Spurs take on the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. Four of the 14 Thunder’s losses came at the hands of the Spurs. The Spurs’ level of success against the Thunder adds another layer of intrigue to

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Why Chet Holmgren Must Step Up to the Challenge in the Conference Finals for OKC

Chet Holmgren needs to be prepared to face his most difficult battle in the Western Conference Finals. Oklahoma City will have a full week’s worth of rest, as the showdown against the San Antonio Spurs begins on Monday night. This Conference Final is a Pivotal Moment for Chet Holmgren to Make a Statement San Antonio

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Three Things the OKC Thunder Must Carry Over From Sweeping Their First Two Series

Oklahoma City is looking to keep its momentum going. The Thunder have advanced to the Western Conference Finals with minimal resistance, sweeping both the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers. Oklahoma City has shown its dominance in the first two rounds, averaging a 16.6-point margin of victory. OKC has shown this level of dominance

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OKC Thunder Player Grades From Second Round Sweep Over Los Angeles Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder have completed back-to-back sweeps, this time in the second round against the Los Angeles Lakers, moving to a playoff-best 8-0. Credit to Los Angeles for deploying everything it had, with the personnel it had, against Oklahoma City. Still, it didn’t matter, as the Thunder answered the bell, showing why they’re the defending champs,

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4 Things to Know About The OKC Thunder: Post Second-Round Sweep

The Oklahoma City Thunder have completed back-to-back sweeps, and for the first time in team history, the Thunder have started 8-0 in the NBA Playoffs. Here are the four things to know. OKC Secures Second-Round Sweep Against Lakers   1) Ajay Mitchell was the Best Player in the Series Without Jalen Williams playing a single second in the

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