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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / March 18
Thunder clinch playoff spot, keep rolling toward top seed
The Thunder are in. And they’re not slowing down. Oklahoma City became the first team to clinch a playoff spot with a 113-108 win over Orlando, improving to an NBA-best 54-15.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / March 18
NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nets 40 as Thunder clinch playoff spot
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. The Thunder clinched their third consecutive playoff appearance with the victory, becoming the first team this season to do so.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / March 18
NBA Legend Calls Out Jaylen Brown’s Hypocrisy, Backs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander With Michael Jordan Example
The NBA has long dealt with a ‘foul-baiting’ debate. Criticism around controversial playing styles, particularly with Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, has grown.
The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Alex Caruso News / EssentiallySports / March 18
Alex Caruso’s Never-Before-Seen Defense Sparks 'Ejection' Debate as Thunder Star Doubles Down
Questions have been raised about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s highly physical defensive system. However, did the officials let Alex Caruso slide away with a lesser punishment when they took on the Orlando Magic tonight?
Thunder Coach Sends Message on NBA Playoffs After Defending Champions Clinch Spot
The OKC Thunder have punched their ticket to the NBA Playoffs for the third year in a row after defeating the Orlando Magic 113-108 to become the first team this season to secure their playoff spot.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 18
Alex Caruso Pulls Off Wild Defensive Tactic to Contest Tristan da Silva’s Shot
The question in everybody’s mind right now is whether an NBA player can use an accessory to steal or block the ball. The answer is no, but it didn’t stop OKC Thunder’s Alex Caruso from using his shoe to block Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva’s shot on a play.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 17
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander keeps two streaks alive
It took nearly four quarters for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to score 20 points for the 128th straight game. It only took him halfway through the third quarter to hit 20 Tuesday and keep two streaks alive.
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hardwood Heroics / March 17
Thunder Dominate Atop West With 9th Straight Win, Tighten Grip on No. 1 Seed
The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to roll in the 2025-26 NBA season. They defeated the Orlando Magic 113-108 on Tuesday to record their ninth consecutive victory.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / March 17
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nets 40 as Thunder edge Magic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-105 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. The Thunder clinched their ninth consecutive playoff spot with the victory, becoming the first team this season to do so.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / March 17
Thunder become first team to clinch playoff spot
The Thunder became the first team to clinch a playoff spot by virtue of their 113-108 victory over Orlando on Tuesday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 17
How OKC Thunder Earned Distinction as the NBA's 'Model Franchise'
Since arriving in Oklahoma City, the Thunder have had an impressive stretch. OKC won 50 games in just its second season, reaching the NBA Finals in the team's fourth season calling the Modern Frontier home.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 17
If the shoe fits: OKC's Alex Caruso gets technical foul for sneaky play
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso tried to introduce a new strategy on Tuesday night. It just wasn't a legal strategy.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 17
OKC Thunder Have Flipped Postseason Weakness Into Strength
Last summer was nerve racking, exhilarating and cathartic in Oklahoma City. The Thunder brought home their first NBA Championship, delievering a title to one of the league's smallest markets and surviving two seven game series en route.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 17
East Coast Road Swing Gives OKC Thunder Another Challenge as Playoffs Near
Oklahoma City won’t be playing at home for a while, but it has an intriguing opportunity ahead. Over the next week and change, the Thunder will be on the road for a five-game trip, with every game in that stretch coming against an Eastern Conference opponent.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17
3 Thunder 2026 NBA Draft prospects to watch during March Madness
For the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, March isn’t just about the chaos of the bracket. It is a high-stakes scouting mission. As the 2026 NCAA Tournament tips off, the eyes of the basketball world gravitate toward the blue-chip stars and the Cinderellas alike.
Chet Holmgren News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17
ESPN gets roasted for their bizarre Chet Holmgren graphic
Chet Holmgren seems to be looking a little different these days. ESPN was airing Sunday’s matinee game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.
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