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Oklahoma City Thunder | Western Conference Finals Game 4 Preview: San Antonio Spurs

“Game 4 is an important game” is a severe understatement. Either way, the Thunder is heading back to OKC with homecourt advantage, so the pressure is definitely less than if they had given away Game 3 to the Spurs. Still, you don’t want to let your opponent gain any momentum in this series, and if San Antonio were to win big to tie up the series, they would likely be feeling pretty good about themselves. On the flip side, San Antonio should be feeling all the pressure in the world to win this one. Going down 3-1 before heading back to the loudest arena in the NBA would not be good news for the Spurs.

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Thunder Against the Spread | Spurs Favored Over Thunder in San Antonio for WCF Game 4

Zachary LowMay 24, 2026 1 Comment Cason Wallace Chet Holmgren De'Aaron Fox Dylan harper Isaiah Hartenstein Jared McCain Jaylin WIlliams Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Stephon Castle Victor Wembanyama

Oklahoma City was an underdog in Game 3, but they proved why championship experience so often beats out youthful talent. Despite going down 15-0 right out of the gate, the Thunder fought back—little by little—to win by 15. With a 2-1 lead, Game 4 is leaning heavily on the Spurs in terms of pressure, whereas OKC is probably feeling pretty good. San Antonio SHOULD win this game in terms of a typical NBA Playoff narrative, but I think the Thunder—even with missing key players—have far too much depth and resolution to let one go easily. I expect a close game, and while I do expect OKC to win, even if the Spurs do pull it out, it won’t be by more than 2 points.

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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #60 Preview: Detroit Pistons

Zachary LowFebruary 25, 2026 No Comments Cade Cunningham Cason Wallace Chet Holmgren Detroit Pistons Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Joe Jalen Duren Jalen Williams Jaylin WIlliams Luguentz Dort Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Tonight, OKC takes on Detroit in the second game of a back-to-back against the freshly rested Pistons. Both teams are tied in the loss column for the fewest defeats in the NBA, but OKC holds 3 more wins over Detroit. Also, the Pistons enter this game completely healthy, whereas the Thunder is missing four starters on top of other key players.

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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Slightly Favored in Memphis With Both Teams Missing Guys

Zachary LowJanuary 9, 2026 1 Comment Cason Wallace Isaiah Hartenstein Ja Morant Jalen Williams Jaren Jackson Jr.Jaylin WIlliams Luguentz Dort Memphis Grizzlies Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

I think OKC’s speed will allow the Thunder to play at a pace that they prefer, and what they lack in rebounding, they should be able to make up for in backcourt and perimeter defense, so I’m taking OKC to cover.

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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Heavily Favored at Home Against Grizzlies Despite Long Injury List

Zachary LowDecember 22, 2025 1 Comment Chet Hlmgren Chet Holmgren Isaiah Hartenstein Jaren Jackson Jaylin WIlliams Memphis Grizzlies Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Both teams are missing a lot of key players, but OKC still has the reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. That alone should give Thunder fans confidence in the game, but with Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams all out, OKC is without any of their primary bigs. Jaren Jackson could be a problem for OKC, but the Thunder has fared well in recent history when going small. With the Thunder’s backcourt depth, I feel pretty good about OKC’s chances to speed the game up, forcing turnovers, and turning defense into offense.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #8 Preview: LA Clippers

Zachary LowNovember 4, 2025 No Comments Ajay Mitchell Chet Holmgren Isaiah Hartenstein Jaylin WIlliams LA Clippers Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder has an opportunity at a new franchise-best start to a season on Tuesday night as they take on the LA Clippers in the first contest of a four-game road trip. The Thunder sits alone at the top of the NBA standings with a perfect 7-0 record after a dominant win on Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans, while the Clippers are coming off a 120-119 loss to the Miami Heat last night.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #82 Preview: New Orleans Pelicans

Zachary LowApril 13, 2025 No Comments Aaron Wiggins Isaiah Joe Jaylin WIlliams New Orleans Pelicans Oklahoma Sooners

And just like that, the end of the regular season has arrived. OKC will finish with the best record in the league, securing home-court advantage through the Playoffs, and the starters will rest yet again for the regular season finale in New Orleans against the Pelicans. That means Thunder fans are in store for an exciting show from the arguably the league’s best backups.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #74 Preview: Indiana Pacers

Zachary LowMarch 29, 2025 No Comments Alex Caruson Chet Holmgren Indiana Pacers Isaiah Hartenstein Jalen Williams Jaylin WIlliams Luguentz Dort Myles Turner Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Tyrese Haliburton

After handily defeating the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night due to a 26-5 scoring run to finish the game, the Thunder’s win streak sits at 8, the longest active streak in the NBA, and OKC has won 15 of their last 16. Now the Thunder plays host to the Indiana Pacers, who have been playing pretty solid basketball themselves lately.

OKC Survives a Physical Game in Hard-Fought Road Win Against Clippers

Zachary LowMarch 23, 2025 No Comments Alex Caruso Isaiah Hartenstein James Harden Jaylin WIlliams Kawhi Leonard LA Clippers Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Despite being a 1.5-point favorite on the road against the LA Clippers, the Oklahoma City Thunder entered the game a bit short-handed. With no Jalen Williams and no Chet Holmgren, OKC had plenty of adjustments to make against a Clippers squad that had won 8 straight at the Intuit Dome.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #42 Preview: Brooklyn Nets

Zachary LowJanuary 19, 2025 No Comments Brooklyn Nets Jalen Williams Jaylin WIlliams Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder was without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Friday night as they dropped a 106-98 decision to the Mavericks in Dallas. SGA suffered a sprained wrist after a fall in the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night, and he is questionable for Sunday night’s matchup in OKC against the Brooklyn Nets.