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Thunder vs Timberwolves: Western Conference Finals Series Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s magical season continues after winning a grueling seven-game series against the Denver Nuggets. Despite making a major trade right before the start of the season, the Minnesota Timberwolves are back in the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive year. The Wolves are coming off a gentleman sweep over the Golden State Warriors. […]

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Thunder Take the Next Step: Five Takeaways From The Second-Round

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Talk about a rockfight of a series. The Oklahoma City Thunder won a tough seven-game series over the Denver Nuggets, who forced the Thunder to grow up right before our eyes. Here are five takeaways from the Thunder’s second-round series against the Nuggets. Takeaways from Thunder-Nuggets Series The Battle Of The MVPs Mark Daigneault

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NBA Draft Combine: Potential Prospects For The Oklahoma City Thunder

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently in a round two showdown against the Denver Nuggets; the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery results were revealed. The combine testing, measurements, and scrimmages. Despite having the best record in the NBA, the Thunder could receive another lottery pick if the Philadelphia 76ers‘ top-six protected pick would have conveyed. However, Luck wasn’t

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What The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery Means For The Oklahoma City Thunder

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The ping-pong balls didn’t land in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s favor on Monday night during the NBA Draft Lottery. Oklahoma City didn’t acquire the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2025 first-round pick, which was protected in the top six, and Philadelphia jumped to No.3. Since Philadelphia retained its pick, Oklahoma City now owns Philadelphia’s (top-four protected) first-round pick in 2026 and

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Thunder vs Nuggets: Second-Round Series Preview

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off a second consecutive first-round sweep in the postseason and will have had nine days off by the start of this series. The Thunder are trying to accomplish what Denver accomplished in 2023: winning a championship. Despite losing key role players over the past couple of seasons, the front office experienced

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

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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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Thunder vs Grizzlies: First-Round Series Preview

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Many are saying the Oklahoma City Thunder are what the Memphis Grizzlies were supposed to be. Now, these two teams have the chance to settle the score. Oklahoma City is coming off a historic season and is looking to capture their first championship. This Thunder group is playing with heavy expectations for the first time,

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Oklahoma City Thunder: Four Keys To Winning Their First Championship

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The Western Conference continues to show that it’s the better, deeper conference. Eight teams in the West have 45+ wins. As loaded and deep as the West is, one team has separated itself from the rest. The Oklahoma City Thunder have set a franchise record for the most wins in a season. They clinched the

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End Of Season Grades For Every Thunder Player

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We’re at the end of the 2024-25 regular season, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are the top seed in the Western Conference for the second consecutive season and have broken their franchise record for the most wins in a single season. Oklahoma City has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who will likely win his first MVP. The Thunder

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

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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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