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On YouTubeMark Daigneault News / Athlon Sports / May 6
Thunder's Mark Daigneault Opens Up on Questionable Late-Game Decision After Game 1 vs. Nuggets
The Oklahoma City Thunder looked to take a 1-0 series lead on Monday night in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Denver Nuggets. Oklahoma City had a solid start to the game as they led by one point at the end of the first quarter.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6
Watch: Aaron Gordon's game-winner stuns Thunder in Game 1
The Oklahoma City Thunder led by 11 points late in the fourth quarter of Monday's Game 1, but big shots by Nikola Jokic, two missed free throws and a huge three-pointer from Aaron Gordon gave the Denver Nuggets an improbable 121-119 win.
The 'NBA all-time assist leaders' quiz
How many of the 25 NBA players with the most career assists can you name in five minutes?
Alex Caruso News / Athlon Sports / May 6
Alex Caruso Makes NBA Playoff History in Thunder-Nuggets Game 1
The Oklahoma City Thunder are at home on Monday night as they are facing off against the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of their second-round series. Oklahoma City had a great start to the game as they took a 10-point lead into halftime behind an incredible first half from their star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?
Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6
Three stars from Monday's NBA playoff games
The New York Knicks stunned the defending-champion Boston Celtics on the road in overtime while the Denver Nuggets shocked the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road.
Thunder’s Alex Caruso goes full LeBron James with Jamal Murray chasedown block
When the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Alex Caruso in a trade that required them to give up Josh Giddey, they envisioned how much of a wrecking ball Caruso could be for their defense, especially come playoff time.
Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Thunder’s Mark Daigneault breaks down ‘impactful’ Nuggets rotation before Game 1
OKLAHOMA CITY — Before Monday’s Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman’s seven-player rotation.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Shaquille O'Neal Confidently Picks Winner of Thunder-Nuggets
The No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder open their second-round NBA playoffs series against the No. 4 Denver Nuggets on Monday with a home game at Paycom
OKC Thunder’s Endurance Advantage Could Pay Off Later in Series
Oklahoma City’s first round domination allowed the team to reap a few immediate rewards. The Thunder enjoyed more than a full week of rest, the scouting team got to lock in on the potential opponent, and the Clippers-Nuggets series went the full seven games.
The major red flag waving in Thunder’s face during title pursuit
The Oklahoma City Thunder are still on the road to winning a championship, and things are not going to get any easier for them. In their second-round matchup, they’ll have to go up against the Denver Nuggets, who have been one of the better teams in the league over the past few seasons.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Gonzaga Great Chet Holmgren Key in Matchup vs. All-Time NBA Great Nikola Jokic
The Western Conference Semifinals begin tonight and are set to feature one of the most intriguing matchups of the postseason: rising star Chet Holmgren facing off against two-time MVP Nikola Jokic.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Thunder’s Mark Daigneault not downplaying Russell Westbrook’s significance
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault understands his organization and fans’ allegiance to Denver Nuggets veteran Russell Westbrook. Many predict a close series between the Thunder and Nuggets, a series headlined by the NBA’s leading MVP candidates, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic.
Oklahoma City is an Outlier in the Western Conference Bracket
Oklahoma City's dominant and historic regular season came with a lot of doubt from external fans, and even national media, showing their opinions on the youth and inexperience associated with this year's Thunder team.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Sportscasting / May 5
Why Jalen Williams And Chet Holmgren Could Be The Key To The Thunder’s Title Hopes
In the closing minutes of Oklahoma City’s Game 4 matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, Jalen Williams brought the ball across the timeline. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempted to screen for Williams, but Williams found himself isolated against Scotty Pippen Jr.
NBA News / LWOSports.com / May 5
Thunder vs Nuggets: Second-Round Series Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off a second consecutive first-round sweep in the postseason and will have had nine days off by the start of this series.
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 4
Rested Thunder prepare to host battle-tested Nuggets in Game 1
It's been nine days since the Oklahoma City Thunder last played. The Denver Nuggets are coming off a grueling seven-game series against the Clippers that ended just Saturday night.
3 Keys For The Thunder in a Very Important Game 1
The Oklahoma City Thunder had a week to rest and heal from the minor injuries they received in the first round against the Memphis Grizzlies. However, the wait is over as the Thunder will face the Denver Nuggets in the second round.
NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Two Former 5-Stars in First Round
On Saturday evening, Oklahoma City learned its opponent in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Thunder will meet Denver with a trip to the Western Conference Finals on the line, setting up what should be an entertaining series between the league's two MVP frontrunners.
The Glaring Problem with the Thunder
After a first-round sweep against the Grizzlies, the Thunder seem practically unbeatable. From a 51-point win in the first game to a 29-point comeback in Game 3, how could anyone think after these performances that this team has a weakness?
Kevin Garnett News / The SportsRush / May 3
'Put Some Respect on Our Name': Kevin Garnett Describes Thunder’s Attitude Heading Into the 2nd Round
The Thunder has become the first team to advance to the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Unlike most teams in the postseason, the Grizzlies didn’t pose much of a threat.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29
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.
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