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Going from good to great is the toughest part of team building. Oklahoma City now knows a few things it didn't before these playoffs.
John Hollinger182
This Thunder season is a significant success, but this core's first postseason together generated questions about the future.
Anthony Slater148
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was productive again with 30 points in Game 5, but none of his teammates have reached 21 points in this series.
Anthony Slater43
Gilgeous-Alexander provided midrange mastery and OKC's defense, for the 6th time in 8 playoff games, held an opponent under 100 points.
Anthony Slater13
Holmgren was a shot-blocking machine this season, but his presence does so much more for OKC's defense.
Anthony Slater20
Holmgren scored 15 of his 26 points in the opening period and finished 9 of 13 from the field with three 3-pointers.
Darnell Mayberry29
For all the talk of the Thunder’s youth and playoff inexperience, they showcased elite stubbornness in two second-half stretches.
Darnell Mayberry27
The door is open for a new challenger to the NBA’s throne, and the Thunder are ready.
Two seasons ago, the Thunder were the poster franchise for the tanking epidemic. Now, they're the No. 1 seed in the West.
Tim Cato106
The Thunder duo is primed to do something that has only been done eight times in history.
Anthony Slater51
On Thursday, Wembanyama became the first player with over 25 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, five blocks and five 3-pointers in a game.
Mike Monroe106
The Thunder are breeding fearlessness. They never think they are out of a game, which means they'll never think they're out of a series.
Jon Krawczynski36
Wembanyama finishes with a 24 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and four blocks, but Holmgren leads the Thunder to a road victory.
Mike Monroe73
Eric Wong looks at the betting odds for six NBA regular season awards and picks who has value.
Eric Wong24
Who leads the races for MVP, Most Improved Player, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year and First Team All-NBA?
Josh Robbins, Jon Krawczynski, Sam Amick227
We reevaluate moves made during the 2023 offseason and identify the teams and players that have overachieved and underachieved.
Josh Robbins, Eric Koreen, Will Guillory150
For a young up-and-coming team, the future isn't guaranteed. It's something Thunder fans know all too well.
John Hollinger103
“Guys with that size doing some of the things they’re doing is pretty unbelievable," Al Horford tells The Athletic.
Jay King37
What was the NBA’s defining moment in 2023? Which young player is poised for a breakout? And which team is best positioned for 2024?
Sam Amick, Josh Robbins, Mike Vorkunov76
Check out some of the action this month in these 25 photos you might have missed.
Jeff Maillet15
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