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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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alex Caruso News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17
Alex Caruso bizarrely tries to block a shot using his shoe
Alex Caruso tried (unsuccessfully) to show off his basketball IQ this week. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard Caruso went viral during Tuesday’s game against the Orlando Magic for his highly unusual spark of creativity.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17
Reggie Miller doesn’t ‘understand foul-baiting’ amid Shai Gilgeous-Alexander backlash
Recently, the Oklahoma City Thunder continued their winning ways with a comfortable home victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was a rough afternoon for star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but he still found a way to extend his streak of 20-plus point games with a late score and free throw.
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.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Field Level Media / March 17
Thunder eager for another big effort from Isaiah Hartenstein vs. Magic
During the Oklahoma City Thunder's current eight-game winning streak, Isaiah Hartenstein has played in just half of the games. However, heading into a Tuesday road matchup against the Orlando Magic, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Hartenstein is a big key to unlocking his team's full offensive potential.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16
Chet Holmgren’s cheeky take on Thunder’s SGA saving 20-point streak at last minute
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren reacted to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extending his streak of most consecutive 20+ point games in the final two minutes of Sunday’s 116-103 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Oklahoma City Thunder 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.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Larry Brown Sports / March 15
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needed incredible fourth quarter to keep his streak alive
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needed a scorching fourth quarter to keep his historic points streak alive just three days after setting the new record. Gilgeous-Alexander entered Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with 127 consecutive games of 20 points or more, having secured the mark by passing Wilt Chamberlain on Thursday.
Kendrick Perkins News / Athlon Sports / March 15
Kendrick Perkins Names the NBA's 'Michael Jackson'
It's been over 500 days since Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored less than 20 points in a regular season game, according to NBA's post just hours before Oklahoma City Thunder's battle against the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday afternoon.
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