Tramaine Griffin, Author at LWOSports

The OKC Thunder Has Hit Its Stride and Rare Reserve Opportunity in the Final Days

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference for the third consecutive season. This should allow plenty of opportunities for the reserves to gain one last confidence booster before the postseason. Oklahoma City secured the top seed at the right time, with the postseason just around the corner. With only […]

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4 Thunder Prospects to WATCH: Post March Madness

College Basketball, NBA, NBA Draft

March Madness is officially over — once again delivering and serving as the main showcase for future NBA prospects, and this year’s class more than upheld the expectations throughout the 2025-26 season. Reminder: May 10th will be a crucial day for the draft cycle, as it is draft lottery night, and the Oklahoma City Thunder

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OKC Thunder’s Shooting Variance: Key to End of Season Run

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off its best two-game stretch from beyond the arc of the season and will look to keep their rhythm to close out the regular season. Oklahoma City is down to its last four games of the regular season, and they have gotten hot shooting at the perfect time, as

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has All the Answers to the Test: Clutch Player of the Year is Proof

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From the famous words said by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander himself, “I have answers to the test, but I gotta see the questions first.” While we debate the NBA MVP award every year, it is part of what makes the league great. Now, what can’t be debated is the Clutch Player of the Year. That award should

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Why the Final Homestand and Road Trip is the Most Important Stretch of the OKC Thunder Season

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The Oklahoma City Thunder still have something to prove as we enter the final phase of the regular season. Oklahoma City is in the midst of its final homestand (five games), and this stretch could make or break the Thunder’s season. A Pivotal Stretch to End the OKC Thunder Season On Wednesday night, the

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OKC Thunder’s Record Against Top Teams Highlights Underlying Problem

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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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How the Final 10 Games for the OKC Thunder Will Define the Season

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The final 10 games of the 2025-26 NBA regular season are critical for the Oklahoma City Thunder, serving as the defining stretch that will not only determine their playoff seeding but also potentially shape their outlook and outcome, as well as their momentum and readiness for another deep postseason run. In a gauntlet of a

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3 Intriguing OKC Thunder Fits From the First Weekend of March Madness

College Basketball, NBA Draft

Oklahoma City has a pair of first-round picks in the 2026 class that could land towards the end or just outside the lottery. As the NBA regular season is nearing its end, college basketball is at its peak. With the first weekend of the NCAA tournament wrapped up, the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight are

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What Jalen Williams’ Return Means for the OKC Thunder

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Monday night was the final step for the Oklahoma City Thunder to become whole again, minus the Ajay Mitchell suspension, as their star wing returned to the court after a 16-game absence. Jalen Williams’ Return for OKC It’s been a frustrating season for Williams, who’s just a year removed from what was likely the

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The OKC Thunder Have Turned a Weakness Into a Strength

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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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