Tramaine Griffin

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

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OKC Thunder’s Record Against Top Teams Highlights Underlying Problem

The Boston Celtics beat the Oklahoma City Thunder to snap OKC’s 12-game winning streak, in what could be a potential NBA Finals matchup. The Boston-OKC matchup did not disappoint, as the two teams split the season series (1-1). It also represented another data point that could be an issue for the Thunder. Looking at the […]

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The OKC Thunder Have Turned a Weakness Into a Strength

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seemingly turned a crucial problem into an actual advantage. En route to bringing home their first-ever NBA Championship to Oklahoma City. The Thunder had issues offensively throughout, surviving two seven-game series. Oklahoma City put together the best regular season in franchise history, winning a franchise record 68 games, posting a

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Signature Home-stand Stamps OKC Thunder’s Superstar MVP Case

Coming into this recent home-stand. Not only was this a pivotal week for the Oklahoma City Thunder in maintaining the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but it was also an opportunity for their Superstar to make a signature statement. And the reigning MVP did just that as Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderdominated in multiple ways against

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How Jaylin Williams Is Becoming One of the Most Fascinating Stories in the NBA

This is why basketball is a team sport: the Oklahoma City Thunder have received significant contributions this season from what many may say is an unexpected source, amid their long list of injuries. Jaylin Williams Among Most Fascinating Stories in the League   Yes, this season hasn’t gone the way they wanted after their championship

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OKC Thunder Continuity Will Be Put to the Ultimate Test In Title Defense

With the return of Ajay Mitchell, the Oklahoma City roster is beginning to come together again. At the same time, the Thunder announced via their injury report against the Nuggets on Monday that Jalen Williams would still be out dealing with that hamstring strain. Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso remained out with a calf contusion

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