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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 19
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama draws attention with pregame routine
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs duked it out against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday, and while the Thunder are largely expected to take this series, by the looks of the first game, it won't be easy.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
NBC’s broadcast of Thunder-Spurs Game 1 gets marred by audio issues
NBC’s broadcast was sounding a bit apocalyptic during Thursday’s Game 1. The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs tipped off their highly-anticipated Western Conference Finals series on Thursday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18
Draymond Green rips ’embarrassing,’ ‘pathetic’ leak of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP announcement
The Oklahoma City Thunder watched superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander be named Most Valuable Player of the NBA for the second consecutive season. While
The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz
How many "second fiddles" from every NBA champion in the post-merger era can you name in six minutes?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would trade MVP trophy for just 1 thing
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is this year’s MVP Award winner. He becomes just the 14th player ever to win consecutive MVPs in league history.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
OKC Thunder Round Table: Previewing Western Conference Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder are back in the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18
Danny Green reveals biggest question surrounding WCF series vs. Thunder
The Spurs have enjoyed a level of dominance over the Oklahoma City Thunder that is unheard of over the past three seasons. The Thunder have emerged as a powerhouse in the Western Conference and a perennial contender for the NBA championship.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / May 18
San Antonio’s silent crisis: The Thunder puzzle they can’t afford to ignore
While San Antonio had their number during the regular season, it’s not the same story going into Game 1. Oklahoma City’s bench has been quietly strong, holding a plus-7.8 net rating during the postseason.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 18
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Victor Wembanyama makes for historic WCF
Expected to be a classic battle between rivals Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs, the NBA's Western Conference Finals will also be historic, no matter what happens on the court.
Jalen Williams News / Field Level Media / May 18
Thunder G Jalen Williams set to play in Game 1 vs. Spurs
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams is expected to return to action for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antinio Spurs on Monday.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 18
Thunder-Spurs Conference Finals set to Grow Teams' Matchup History
This Western Conference Finals matchup seems to be a rivalry rebirthed. There has been a narrative built up over the NBA season that the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs are the rivals that will run the league for the near future.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18
Shams defends himself against the haters after ‘spoiling’ SGA MVP announcement
ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania faced a massive backlash for revealing that Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had won MVP hours before it was slated to be announced on NBA on Prime.
OKC Thunder Must Avoid Game 1 Blunder in Toughest Matchup Yet
Oklahoma City has had some slipups in past Game 1s, but it must be ready to take control of this series early. On Monday night, the Thunder will be back in action after a week off as they face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
Jared McCain News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 18
Jared McCain Could Prove To Be The Piece The Thunder Were Missing In The Regular Season
Could OKC’s midseason addition be the key to taking care of the Spurs? The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 18
OKC Thunder-Spurs Matchup Features Two of the NBA's Best Rim Protectors
There are plenty of storylines heading into the Western Conference Finals. Oklahoma City's matchup against San Antonio is one of the most anticipated playoff series in recent memory, outside of the NBA Finals.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / May 18
Oklahoma City’s second unit has become the problem San Antonio has to solve first
San Antonio beat Oklahoma City four times in the regular season, but the Western Conference finals open with a different problem than the one those matchups presented.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Total Pro Sports / May 18
Dirk Nowitzki and Blake Griffin Roast Shams Charania After SGA MVP Reveal Gets Spoiled Early
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is currently on top of the world. With the Oklahoma City Thunder on course to win another championship, Gilgeous-Alexander won back-to-back MVP awards.
Ajay Mitchell News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 18
Ajay Mitchell Showed High End Upside, Immediate Value
Lindy Waters III, cash considerations and a pair of second-round picks are all that it costs the Oklahoma City Thunder to move up in the 2024 NBA Draft and select UC Santa Barbara guard Ajay Mitchell with the No.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / May 18
'Go To Brunch You Nerd': Dirk Nowitzki, Blake Griffin Call Out Shams Charania for Leaking Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP Win
With over 116 million views, ESPN’s Shams Charania shocked the world last when he dropped the leak of Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis. Be it trade news or injury updates, the announcement from the 32-year-old is before the league’s official statement.
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 17
Thunder, Spurs set for battle of titans in Western Conference finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder were dominant for most of the season, posting the NBA's best record for the second consecutive season. But the Thunder struggled against the San Antonio Spurs, dropping four of the five meetings during the regular season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / May 17
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues Hall of Fame path with second straight MVP award
The Oklahoma City Thunder are halfway to an NBA championship repeat. Their best player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, has already earned his own individual repeat by winning the league's MVP award for the second year in a row.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 17
Thunder share major Jalen Williams update ahead of Western Conference Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder are about to roar back to full strength.
Shams Charania News / The Spun / May 17
Shams Charania Shamed For Leaking NBA MVP Award
Shams Charania is a newsbreaker. On Sunday morning, the ESPN NBA insider broke some major news. Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the NBA's MVP award.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
Jalen Williams sends a message to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s critics
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams had a message for critics of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after SGA won his second consecutive MVP award. Gilgeous-Alexander will officially be named MVP on Sunday night, though reports had already indicated he had won the award.
Jalen Williams News / Hoops Rumors / May 15
Jalen Williams says he's 'healthy' ahead of Western Conference Finals
Thunder star Jalen Williams provided an update on his return from a left hamstring strain.
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