Oklahoma City has been forced into playing small without its starting bigs, but their returns shouldn’t eliminate small ball. Over the course of the 2024-25 sea
After the Celtics jumped ahead in the first half, the Thunder put on a defensive masterclass in the final two quarters. Oklahoma City held Boston to just 27 points in the second half, winning the game 105-92, and setting a franchise record with their 15th win in a row.
Because of that, Jalen Williams has gone under the radar as a defender. The efficient scoring sticks out, but the 23-year-old is a plus-defender who's helped OKC withstand several injuries throughout the season. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault broke down where Williams has improved the most on that side of the ball.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have dealt with plenty of adversity this season and its ability to adapt continues to shine through in latest win over Cleveland on Thursday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s MVP candidate, is an All-Star lock. Williams — who is second on the team in points and assists, third in rebounds and is a versatile cog in their top-ranked and historically disruptive defense — is their only other true candidate. That might be Williams’ simplest case.
Mark Daigneault commends Cason Wallaces improvement as the Thunder defeat the Sixers 118-102, showcasing team resilience and player development.
The Oklahoma City Thunder held practice on Monday. It's fresh off a statement win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday where they capped off a productive five-game homestand by extending their franchise-best win streak to 15 in a row.
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault downplays significance of win over Celtics, emphasising focus on continuous improvement.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers went head to head on Wednesday night in a historic regular season matchup. The Thunder came into the game on a 15-game win streak (excluding their NBA Cup final loss to the Milwaukee Bucks,