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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / May 11
Oklahoma City Thunder Facing Adversity for the First Time
The Oklahoma City Thunder find themselves down 2-1 heading into a pivotal Game 4 on Sunday. The NBA’s number one seed, who have surpassed the high expectations from last year, are facing real adversity for the first time all season in this series, giving the Nuggets two games they probably should have won.
Mark Daigneault News / The Lead / May 11
Mark Daigneault’s Coaching May End Thunder’s Season
The Denver Nuggets lead the Oklahoma City Thunder 2-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals despite OKC being heavy favorites to win the West. Both of the Nuggets’ wins were due to late-game OKC collapses, and Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault needs to take his fair share of the blame.
Short Turnaround in Denver Could Provide OKC Thunder Advantage in Game 4
Oklahoma City needs any advantage it can get, and the schedule could work in its favor for Game 4. On Friday night, the Thunder took the floor at nearly 8:30 p.m.
NBA News / Action Network / May 11
NBA Player Props for Aaron Wiggins, Michael Porter Jr. on Sunday, May 11
The Nuggets opted for a different strategy in the previous matchup of this series by playing at a much slower pace than we’ve seen all season, which led to a lower-scoring game than the bookmakers might have predicted.
OKC Thunder's Resiliency Undetermined in Late-Game Scenarios
Critiques of the Oklahoma City Thunder are beginning to see their primary issue come to fruition in the Denver Nuggets-Thunder series in Round 2. As the
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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
Thunder’s Mark Daigneault explains Jalen Williams’ low late-game usage in Game 3
DENVER — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams addressed his lack of touches late in the fourth quarter and overtime in Game 3’s 113-104 loss against the Denver Nuggets, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gave reporters an explanation.
OKC Thunder Can't Afford Another Game 3-Esque Performance
Similarily to a year ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder entered the second round without any concerns. It took care of the New Orleans Pelicans in four games, and this time around, it eliminated the Memphis Grizzlies in the same amount of time.
OKC Thunder Needs Lu Dort to Return to Regular Season Form
After dropping yet another devastating loss in the final minutes, Oklahoma City officially has its back against the wall. This team has given up home court advantage and could fall behind 3-1 depending on Sunday’s outcome.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10
Thunder HC Mark Daigneault fully believes in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Game 3 blunder
With their backs against the wall, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault knows the biggest challenge ahead of his team. However, a horrid performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t make matters easier.
Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10
Thunder ‘s Jalen Williams keeps it 100% on late-game usage in Game 3 vs Nuggets
DENVER — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams turned in his best postseason performance before finishing the fourth quarter and overtime period with zero attempts in Game 3’s 113-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Late-Game Execution Dooms SGA, OKC Thunder in Game 3
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Friday night's fourth quarter with a three-point lead despite shooting 6-for-24 on 3-pointers and 11-for-18 on free throws.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Remains Confident After Game 3 Loss
It was a heartbreaking Game 3 for Oklahoma City. Before the wounds could heal from its Game 1 blunder, the Thunder let another clutch-time game slip through their fingers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Larry Brown Sports / May 10
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explains his strange reaction to Thunder loss
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explained his strange reaction to the team’s overtime loss on Friday. The Thunder fell to the Denver Nuggets in overtime, 113-104, in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Ball Arena in Denver, Co.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / May 10
Despite Proclaiming Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a Cold-Blooded Assassin, Famed NBA Insider Lashes at OKC Star for Not Trusting Teammate
Skip Bayless is a noted diehard Oklahoma City Thunder fan who has been singing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s praises all season, but that doesn’t mean he believes the MVP frontrunner is a perfect player.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hardwood Heroics / May 10
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gets Honest About Game 3 Performance
The Oklahoma City Thunder find themselves in a bind for the first time in the 2025 playoffs after losing Game 3 to the Denver Nuggets. While it’s not rare for a top team to stumble a bit during high-pressure playoff situations, it still doesn’t take away that fans are slightly concerned with how their team is playing.
Jalen Williams News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 10
Stiles Points: Jalen Williams Growth Is Why Patience Is Important
Friday night was deja vu all over again for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Game 3 came down to clutch time and this team failed its retake exam. Just as the Denver Nuggets wrestled away Game 1 down the stretch, they did the same in Game 3.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10
Three stars from Friday's NBA playoff games
Here are three stars from Friday's two games.
Nikola Jokic News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9
Nikola Jokic arrives in unusual outfit ahead of Game 3
Nikola Jokic is bringing his alter-ego out ahead of a must-win Game 3.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / May 9
Thunder Predicted to Move on From Key Player in Mock Trade For Bucks' $175 Million Star
The Oklahoma City Thunder have had a dominant season thus far and that has continued into the playoffs. Oklahoma City was easily able to make it out of the first round after sweeping the Memphis Grizzlies, setting up a second-round series against the Denver Nuggets.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 9
Nuggets vow to 'bring it' after Game 2 embarrassment
Ahead of Game 3 on their court, Nuggets interim HC David Adelman vowed that his team would "bring it."
David Adelman News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
Nuggets coach David Adelman has blunt three-word summary of blowout loss
The Denver Nuggets were blown out in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, and head coach David Adelman did not mince words when discussing the performance.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
Every record Thunder broke in historic rout of Nuggets
When the top-seeded Thunder obliterated the Nuggets in Game 2 on Wednesday, they demonstrated they're not the 2007 Mavericks or 2015 Hawks — a regular-season juggernaut that fizzles out in the playoffs.
Sam Presti News / Hoops Rumors / May 6
Thunder GM Sam Presti named Executive of the Year
It’s the first time that Presti, who has run the Thunder’s front office since 2007, has earned the honor.
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