DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks practiced on Sunday following their series-clinching Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Dallas is now preparing to play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second-round of the NBA playoffs.
Oklahoma City knocked off New Orleans in the first round behind a team-first approach. Every starter had a moment and made a big impact in each game. In a complete sweep, that’s what’s necessary.
Against the New Orleans Pelicans, it was the Thunder rookies who were among the most productive and impactful defenders which didn't let the Pelicans see more than 92 points in any game across the four-game series.
Adjustments are the name of the game in the postseason and Mark Daigneault is no stranger to switching things up. In the Thunder's first-round series against the Pelicans, Daigneault started out going to Kenrich Williams when New Orleans went smaller with Larry Nance Jr.
Some guys are naturally unphased. A certain calmness to them that nearly makes you envious as a million thoughts race through your head. Despite being a 20-year-old rookie Cason Wallace is that way.
Party like it is 2016, not only are the Oklahoma City Thunder back in the second round for the first time since that season but are matched up with the Dallas Mavericks in the postseason for the fourth time in franchise history.
The Oklahoma City Thunder had time to watch the Dallas Mavericks take on the LA Clippers in a series that would determine their opponent for the second round.
This season has been nothing short of rocky for Josh Giddey. For the third straight season, the 21-year-old saw his role change, expectations get altered, criticism creep up and pressure mount.
After a sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City has shifted its attention to the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks pose a handful of different problems for the Thunder and the team as a whole is much different than the Pelicans.
Lindy Waters III has been one of Oklahoma City’s best stories throughout the rebuild and has shown real improvement on the court. He was arguable the OKC Blue’s best player as the Thunder’s G League affiliate took home the championship trophy.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have advanced to the second round for the first time since 2016. The Thunder are still waiting to learn their opponent for the Western Conference Semi-Finals as the NBA announces the entire Round 2 slate.
Sam Presti set out with a plan after Damian Lillard sank a 37-footer at the buzzer to send the Oklahoma City Thunder home back in 2019. That plan has come together faster than anyone expected and has been nearly picture-perfect.
There’s always that one commercial during the NBA playoffs or March Madness that fans get sick of from seeing (or in this case, hearing) so often. This year, that commercial is the AT&T ad featuring Oklahoma City Thunder stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.
The rise of this OKC Thunder team from the 10th seed last year to, now, the top seed in the West has been a beauty to watch. From being a play-in team to winning 57 games and becoming the youngest team in NBA history to clinch the top spot in a conference, and now winning a playoff series, it has been an incredible season for the OKC Thunder.
Many basketball fans would agree that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the best rising stars in the NBA today. He is an All-Rookie Second team player, an All-NBA First Team player, and a two-time All-Star guard.
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault isn't that old ... right? His 39 years of age may seem far and away from the Oklahoma City Thunder's average age of 23.4 years old, but Daigneault is actually one of the NBA's youngest coaches — making for a perfect match between both sides.
On Thursday, the Oklahoma City Thunder returned to the practice court to sharpen their skills and knock off some rust following their first-round series sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans.
As the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off their second sweep in franchise history, the Bricktown boys will have over a week off before the start of their next series.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have used their deep roster all season, and that has not changed in the playoffs. The Thunder’s playoff rotation has continued to look similar to its first 82 games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared a post on Instagram that showcased the difference between Kobe Bryant's attitude after a series loss compared to LeBron James' Lakers.
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s youthful energy and strategic prowess were on full display as they swept the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
With the Thunder clinging to a three-point lead late in Game 4, Jalen Williams put the team on his back.
How many NBA Coach of the Year winners since the 1979-80 season can you name in five minutes?
The Thunder’s Mark Daigneault has been selected as the league’s Coach of the Year.
Holmgren made plenty of contributions to the Thunder's Game 1 win over the Pelicans, and he joined some elite company in the process.
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