Tramaine Griffin

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

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Oklahoma City Thunder Completes The Sweep: Five Takeaways From The First-Round

It was over in a flash. The Oklahoma City Thunder completed the series sweep over the Memphis Grizzlies, surpassing them, who many deemed the premier young team in the NBA. Here are five takeaways from the Thunder’s first-round series against the Grizzlies. The Thunder Sweep the Grizzlies   Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren Rise to

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Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Winning MVP Is Not A Sympathy Award

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning MVP would not be a “sympathy award” as he put up dominant numbers and led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the top seed in the Western Conference by a landslide.  Demonstrating high-level and signature individual performances that have directly translated to team success, making SGA the favorite to win his first MVP. 

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Six Things to Watch: In the Final Stretch Of The Season For the Oklahoma City Thunder

We’re less than three weeks away from the NBA playoffs. The Oklahoma City Thunder have broken the franchise record for most regular-season wins. OKC has already clinched the No.1 seed, and with less than 10 games remaining, there are a few things to monitor for the season’s final stretch. Here are 6 things to monitor

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