The key to winning Game 4—and the series, for that matter—is being in control not just of what is happening on the court with the basketball, but what is happening within the minds of the players.
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Defense Holds Strong as Thunder Cruises to Game 3 Win
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Game 3 down 2-0 in the series to the Portland Trail Blazers, and a loss tonight would have all but guaranteed another first-round exit for the boys in blue. After Game 2, Russell Westbrook vowed to play better, and he did just that as he led the Thunder to a convincing 120-108 victory over the Blazers.
View More Defense Holds Strong as Thunder Cruises to Game 3 WinThunder Fails to Overcome Early Deficit in Game 1 Loss to Blazers
The Oklahoma City Thunder got off to a terribly slow start against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday afternoon as they shot their worst game of the season from three. Despite their best efforts to put together a comeback, cutting the deficit to just one late in the fourth, the Thunder lost to the Blazers 104-99.
View More Thunder Fails to Overcome Early Deficit in Game 1 Loss to BlazersBreaking Down the Series | Thunder v. Blazers
Portland is a solid matchup for the Thunder, and it appears to be an advantage for OKC. Let’s breakdown the different matchups and see where the Thunder’s chances lie.
View More Breaking Down the Series | Thunder v. BlazersThunder Sets Franchise Records in Win Over Bucks in Regular Season Finale
The Oklahoma City Thunder ended the regular season with a bang as they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 127-116 on the road. The win clinches the…
View More Thunder Sets Franchise Records in Win Over Bucks in Regular Season FinalePaul George Ruled Out for Season Finale Against Milwaukee
After being labeled as questionable due to right shoulder soreness early Wednesday afternoon, news broke shortly before 7 PM CT schedule tip-off that small forward Paul George will sit out tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks.
View More Paul George Ruled Out for Season Finale Against MilwaukeeWho is the Thunder’s Most Important Player Headed Into the Playoffs? (Part 3)
Two days ago, I began a series of posts to take a look at and argue the cases of a few players who could be…
View More Who is the Thunder’s Most Important Player Headed Into the Playoffs? (Part 3)Who is the Thunder’s Most Important Player Headed into the Playoffs? (Part 2)
Oklahoma City has a number of players that could fall into this category, but when it comes down to it, there are three players that could easily be argued as the most important member of the Thunder headed into the playoffs. Yesterday, I argued the case for Dennis Schröder. Today, I’ll make the case for starting shooting guard Terrance Ferguson.
View More Who is the Thunder’s Most Important Player Headed into the Playoffs? (Part 2)Clutch Free Throws Seal Thunder Victory in Minnesota
The Rundown The Oklahoma City Thunder picked up a third consecutive win—the first time in doing so since before the All-Star Break—as Russell Westbrook and…
View More Clutch Free Throws Seal Thunder Victory in MinnesotaWho is the Thunder’s Most Important Player Headed Into the Playoffs? (Part 1)
With playoffs rapidly approaching, the Thunder is going to need all the help they can get, and while Westbrook and George will likely carry the brunt of the load, history shows that teams need valuable performances from role players in order to be truly successful.
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