Thunder vs Spurs game 5 takeaways
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Oklahoma City has a problem. A very big problem. Not in the literal sense — it’s not suddenly doom and gloom for the defending champs simply because the Western Conference finals are tied 2-2 — but the Thunder are having a hard time figuring out their double-big lineups against an elite opponent.
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The Thunder are one away from the Finals for just the second time since they’ve been called the Thunder. And Oklahoma City should finish the job here at some point, having taken control of the Western Conference finals with a 128-126 road win over the ...
HOUSTON — Receiving a pass from Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet let off a 3-pointer prayer that was answered. In the next possession, Dillon Brooks recovered the basketball on a scramble drill and hit a contested mid-range jumper. Those two shots in the final ...
In a 30-point road victory, the Oklahoma City Thunder walked away with their third preseason victory over the Denver Nuggets. Led by an efficient performance from guard Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, the Thunder broke away from the Nuggets on the road for the win.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder within a win of a second consecutive NBA Finals appearance with a 127-114 home win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday.
Needing two possessions to seal the result, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander swished in a short mid-range jumper after creating space against Jaden McDaniels on one end. Instead of admiring his bucket, he quickly ran back on defense and blocked his cousin Nickeil ...
The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are facing off tonight in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. The Thunder have the lead in the third quarter. Follow along for coverage from our team of reporters at The Athletic.