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OKC Thunder Joins NBA’s Greatest Teams in History Books With Sweep of Suns

The OKC Thunder have swept the last three NBA playoffs’ first-round series after taking down the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 on Monday night. With the win, they have now placed themselves in the pantheon of some of the greatest teams in league history.  The Thunder became the first team to sweep three consecutive Round […] The post OKC Thunder Joins NBA’s Greatest Teams in History Books With Sweep of Suns appeared first on HEAVY.

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Mark Daigneault honest admission on Ajay Mitchell’s 20 attempts before Thunder’s Game 4

PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell scored 15 points in his first playoff career start in Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, finishing 5-of-20 from the floor, which triggered an honest response from coach Mark Daigneault. The Thunder’s flowing offense gives its players free range to be aggressive, which encourages guys to improvise. […] The post Mark Daigneault honest admission on Ajay Mitchell’s 20 attempts before Thunder’s Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mark Daigneault bluntly states Thunder’s philosophy that led to 3-0 lead vs. Suns

PHOENIX — After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for his playoff career-high 42 points in a 121-109 victory in Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, he addressed his team’s philosophy over the years. Ahead of Game 4, where the Thunder can close out its best-of-7 series with a 4-0 sweep, […] The post Mark Daigneault bluntly states Thunder’s philosophy that led to 3-0 lead vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chet Holmgren still can’t believe Thunder landed Ajay Mitchell in 2024 NBA Draft

PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren gave Ajay Mitchell his flowers after the second-year guard started in place of an injured Jalen Williams in Game 3 against the Suns. Before the first-round best-of-7 series shifted to Phoenix, Jalen Williams was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Mitchell, who started in the past for […] The post Chet Holmgren still can’t believe Thunder landed Ajay Mitchell in 2024 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mark Daigneault reveals ‘masterful’ mindset behind historic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Game 3

PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made NBA history in a 121-109 Game 3 victory to take a 3-0 lead in a first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, which didn’t surprise coach Mark Daigneault one bit. Gilgeous-Alexander became only the second NBA player to score 40+ points on at least 83.3% shooting in […] The post Mark Daigneault reveals ‘masterful’ mindset behind historic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Jalen Williams gets injury update amid Suns series

As Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams suffered an injury in the 120-107 win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, people had been wondering about his status for the rest of the series. With fans awaiting updates on the Thunder star in Williams, the latest news has been revealed. According to ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams gets injury update amid Suns series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder teammates remind everyone that Jalen Williams’ best has yet to come

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jalen Williams warned a group of Oklahoma City Thunder reporters days before the defending champions’ first-round series opener against the Phoenix Suns. After taking a 1-0 lead off a 119-84 win over the Suns, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hold back on Williams and his importance to the Thunder’s title defense. However, Williams’ reminder […] The post Thunder teammates remind everyone that Jalen Williams’ best has yet to come appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mark Daigneault reveals one of Thunder’s best ‘development stories’ before Game 2

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault considers Jaylin Williams’ pick-and-roll defense to be one of the best development stories throughout his time with the organization. After Williams scored a career-high 30 points in a 124-116 loss to the Toronto Raptors in the regular season, Daigneault described Jaylin as “unreal” for his versatility. The strides […] The post Mark Daigneault reveals one of Thunder’s best ‘development stories’ before Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault expects bounce back Devin Booker performance in Game 2

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault anticipates a more competitive Game 2 in his best-of-7 series against All-Star Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. After a 119-84 blowout win in their series opener, Daigneault mentioned the Suns’ weary road toward the 8th seed, including two games in the Play-In Tournament. At the same time, […] The post Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault expects bounce back Devin Booker performance in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Game 1 beatdown of Suns proves it’s the team to beat on repeat quest

For any non-Thunder fans hoping the OKC storm has passed, there’s a lot of bad news heading your way. The storm is apparently just getting started. If there was any lingering doubt about whether the Oklahoma City Thunder possessed the stomach for a repeat, Sunday night at Paycom Center buried them under a mountain of […] The post Thunder’s Game 1 beatdown of Suns proves it’s the team to beat on repeat quest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander honest take on Jalen Williams’ importance to Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY — With only 33 regular-season games under his belt, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams is finding his stride at an ideal time, as All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explained his importance to their postseason run. While Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault expects the Suns to be better in Game 2. Williams stuffed the stat sheet […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander honest take on Jalen Williams’ importance to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault is expecting stiffer Suns test in Game 2

OKLAHOMA CITY — Although head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 119-84 victory in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, he’s prepared for a strong response in Game 2. Rather than enter the playoffs as defending champions, the Thunder entered the postseason with a similar mindset […] The post Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault is expecting stiffer Suns test in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder Coach Takes Pride In Healthy Roster Ahead of NBA Playoffs

The OKC Thunder will be defending their crown in this upcoming NBA playoffs with a healthy roster, an objective that head coach Mark Daigneault is proud of.  Following the Thunder’s final regular-season game on Sunday, Daigneault took pride in the team’s healthy and complete roster as they enter the playoffs with the top seed in […] The post Thunder Coach Takes Pride In Healthy Roster Ahead of NBA Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jared McCain Thrilled For First Taste of Playoff Basketball With OKC

Jared McCain will get his first taste of NBA playoff basketball as the OKC Thunder topped the Western Conference with a 64-18 record.  McCain, who has yet to play in the postseason during his first one season with the Philadelphia 76ers, expressed his excitement after the Thunder wrapped up their regular season on Sunday with […] The post Jared McCain Thrilled For First Taste of Playoff Basketball With OKC appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jared McCain’s revealing ‘off-the-court’ take on chemistry with Thunder teammates

Second-year guard Jared McCain has adapted seamlessly to the Oklahoma City Thunder since his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. Head coach Mark Daigneault points to McCain’s fiesty approach as a means to a 40.8% 3-point shooting clip while averaging 10.6 points per game. He’s been a reliable option off the bench for the returning champions, […] The post Jared McCain’s revealing ‘off-the-court’ take on chemistry with Thunder teammates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s dominant 30-point win streak only done 1 other time in NBA history

The Oklahoma City Thunder might be in playoff mode now, and they’re showing it with their dominance on the court over the last three games. Their 123-87 win over the Los Angeles Lakers made their third straight win where they defeated their opponent by 30-plus points. That has only been done one other time in […] The post Thunder’s dominant 30-point win streak only done 1 other time in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder Coach Commends Team’s Execution in Season-Best Performance

The OKC Thunder had their best scoring and assist game of the season against the Utah Jazz on Sunday.  The Thunder put up 146 points in their 35-point beatdown of the Jazz, on top of tallying a season-best 40-assist performance.  Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault lauded the squad for recording such a mark ahead of […] The post Thunder Coach Commends Team’s Execution in Season-Best Performance appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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How Mark Daigneault, Thunder sent a message to title-contenders ahead of the playoffs

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault understands the depths of difficulty that come with winning an NBA championship. Hammering down lessons learned from the regular season are important, and so is momentum, which is undoubtedly on the Thunder’s side. All-NBA forward Jalen Williams is back and playing at a high level. Oklahoma City has […] The post How Mark Daigneault, Thunder sent a message to title-contenders ahead of the playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Mark Daigneault highlighted Thunder guard’s elite shooting of late

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched Isaiah Joe record his tenth 20+ point game of the regular season in a 139-96 rout against the Los Angeles Lakers. Joe scored 20 points, including six threes in 13 minutes. He added to the Thunder’s avalanche of scoring in the third quarter that […] The post Why Mark Daigneault highlighted Thunder guard’s elite shooting of late appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Williams Declares Feelings for Fans Bored with Thunder’s Success

Jalen Williams has expressed his feelings about some fans who felt that the OKC Thunder’s success has made the team feel stale. According to Williams, the Thunder has been more focused on winning games than on what fans think when watching them. “Our biggest thing as a team is we actually do not care if people are […] The post Jalen Williams Declares Feelings for Fans Bored with Thunder’s Success appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s revealing take on Lu Dort’s recent shooting stretch

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted Lu Dort’s electric start in Thursday’s 139-96 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Thunder defeated another elite team at home amid its five-game home stand, handing the Western Conference’s third-placed Lakers their worst loss of the season. . After the win, Daigneault […] The post Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s revealing take on Lu Dort’s recent shooting stretch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Mark Daigneault shrugs off extra-motivation factor vs. Lakers

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault didn’t feel anything different with his team in preparing for Thursday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. With an opportunity to send a message to the defending champions after winning 13 of 14 games, the Lakers fell behind by double-digits before trailing all night. After […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault shrugs off extra-motivation factor vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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