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Oklahoma City's Depth to Play Massive Role in Second-Round Series

Oklahoma City came one step closer to realizing its next opponent in the second round of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday night. The L.A. Clippers and Denver Nuggets have been exchanging blows, and now the Nuggets sit content with a 3-2 lead heading into Game 6 in L.A.

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Lu Dort Must Find Shooting Stroke in Round Two for OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City’s first round series against the Grizzlies went about as well as anyone could’ve hoped for. Similar to last year’s opening series against the Pelicans, the Thunder cruised to a sweep and will now be rewarded with a week of rest.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 29

Film Review: OKC Thunder 3-Point Struggles Not Concerning, Yet

Despite the sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies, the Oklahoma City Thunder are still fielding questions about the way they have won. No matter how much the Thunder dominated during the regular season, their resume was constantly poked at and needled, searching for potholes in what has been an incredible 2024-25 campaign.

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The 'Youngest 25/5/5 with five threes in a playoff game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the youngest players for each NBA franchise to score 25 points with five made three's to go with at least five rebounds and assists can you name in five minutes?

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Chet Holmgren News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Chet Holmgren Gets Candid About Playoff Physicality After Thunder Sweep First Round

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently enjoying some rest. While it may not be "much-needed" considering they're the NBA's youngest team, any rest a team can get in the NBA Playoffs, they'll gladly take it.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 29

Where the OKC Thunder Need to Improve for Round 2 of NBA Playoffs

When the Oklahoma City Thunder took down the Memphis Grizzlies in sweeping fashion in Round 1 of the NBA playoffs, it wasn't much of a surprise. They handled business against an injured Memphis squad and responded to adversity well when they would go down.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / April 29

Alex Caruso Reveals Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reminds Him Of LeBron James

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso won the 2020 championship with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. The defensive specialist is going for his second title this year and he has arguably the best player in the NBA by his side in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29

Why Grizzlies stars are just kidding themselves on Thunder take

Why Scotty Pippen Jr., Ja Morant are just kidding themselves with bold Thunder claim

Despite being swept at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, multiple members of the team feel they could have stacked up with the title hopefuls.

Ja Morant makes bold five-word claim about Thunder-Grizzlies series

Cavaliers, Thunder prove their regular-season records were for real

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 29

OKC Thunder Encouraged by Shot Quality In NBA Playoffs

At the end of the day, all that matters is a win. In a playoff series, all that matters is winning four games before your opponent does. It doesn't have to look pretty, it doesn't have to go smooth, all that counts is the final score.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 29

OKC Thunder's Defense Impacts Opinions of Star Player in Consecutive Years

On Saturday, the Oklahoma City Thunder ended the Memphis Grizzlies' season. Memphis, who managed to put up a strong fight in the final two games of the series despite being outscored by 70 in the first two games, needed big performances from the team's stars to take a game away from the Thunder.

Cason Wallace News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Exclusive: Cason Wallace makes media ‘demand’ as Thunder embark on NBA Finals push

As the ‘imperfect’ Oklahoma City Thunder charge through the NBA Playoffs, a collective hunger and unselfish play have become defining traits of the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-led squad.

Aaron Wiggins News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

Expect a Big Series for Aaron Wiggins in the Second Round

While the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round with ease, fans have been witnessing big performances from its key players.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 29

'Same Mindset': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Closes Out Round 1 with Return to Form

Just as it did a year ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder got out of the first round in a four-game sweep. Oklahoma City's meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies was a hardly a series — after the Thunder won by 51 points in Game 1, it was all but a wrap.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29

Cavaliers, Thunder prove their regular-season records were for real

The top-seeded Cavaliers and Thunder didn't just sweep their first-round playoff opponents; they drubbed them.

Cavaliers set several records in first-round sweep of Heat

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s IG post after sweeping Grizzlies

The Oklahoma City Thunder are moving on in the playoffs, and they’re doing it in style. After a 117-115 win on the road, the Thunder finished off a sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies, showing why they’re one of the most dangerous teams in the playoffs.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 28

Isaiah Joe’s Playoff Moment for OKC Thunder Still on the Horizon

Oklahoma City’s dominant regular season has translated to the postseason by way of another first round sweep. A year after taking care of the New Orleans Pelicans in four games, the Thunder handled the Memphis Grizzlies in identical fashion.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 28

OKC Thunder's Playoff Offense Hums Along Despite Poor Shooting

Outside shooting has never been more important than in the current NBA. All eight playoff teams with a higher first-round 3-point percentage than their opponent have moved on to the conference semifinals, are leading their series or are tied in their series.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 28

Former OKC Center Issues Bold Proclamation about Thunder's Title Chances

The Oklahoma City Thunder closed out a first round sweep on Saturday with a narrow victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. This marks the second year in a row that the Thunder have swept their first opponent, but this season's squad seems to be even more well-prepared for the next round than the group was in 2024.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2023-24 NBA playoff points-per-game leaders' quiz

Can you name every player to average at least 17.0 PPG in the 2024 NBA playoffs?

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

Rachel Nichols claims James Harden told her players’ desire MVP pick

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP case is gaining serious momentum. According to James Harden, he has the players’ vote as well. During a recent conversation, with Rachel Nichols Harden shared that around the league, players are strongly pulling for Gilgeous-Alexander to be crowned MVP this season.