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OKLAHOMA CITY — After limiting Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic to two of the worst shooting performances of his playoff career, Jaylin Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder will look to push the MVP to the brink of elimination in Game 5. Jokic helped Isaiah Hartenstein develop into a starting center in the NBA, and […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault named Aaron Wiggins a key contributor who helped secure Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets. Tied 2- 2 in their best-of-7 series 2 2, the Thunder will look to take their first lead in the Western Conference semifinals. After dropping the series opener 121-119, Oklahoma City bounced back […]

Despite still being in the NBA Playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder are already in trade rumors regarding the upcoming NBA Draft. The team officially owns the No. 15 pick, which originally belonged to the Miami Heat. Due to the strength of the roster, rumors are swirling that the Thunder could trade the pick on draft […]

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has been the subject of criticism throughout his NBA career, but a recent piece written about the future Hall of Fame point guard is coming under fire due to some quotes that have rubbed some people the wrong way. In a story published on Tuesday morning, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne detailed […]

DENVER — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closed out the Denver Nuggets in Game 4, Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein reflected on his history with Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic. Hartenstein played 30 games in his lone season in Denver — a short but productive stint for the then 22-year-old center who was Jokic’s understudy. […]

DENVER — Before Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closed out a Game 4 victory against the Denver Nuggets, starting forward Chet Holmgren was on the ground holding his head in pain. He’d taken an elbow to the face from Nuggets’ sixth man, and former Thunder All-Star, Russell Westbrook. It’s been a physical series for […]

The Denver Nuggets now find themselves in a best-of-three series after falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 92-87 in Game 4. With the series tied 2-2, the Nuggets will need to find a way to regain some momentum as the series shifts back to Oklahoma City. Despite the loss, Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray offered […]

On Tuesday, the Thunder host the Nuggets in Game 5, tied at 2-2! This series is one of the best remaining in the playoffs. The Thunder took back the momentum going home. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Nuggets-Thunder prediction and pick. The Nuggets shocked the Thunder in Game 1 […]

The Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder played one of the uglier playoff games that you’ll see in Game 4 on Sunday, with the Thunder eventually pulling away with a 92-87 win to even the series at two games each. Sometimes in the playoffs, close games are affected by missed calls at the end […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may soon face the end of a historic era with franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially considering a future outside of Wisconsin. On Monday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Antetokounmpo is “open-minded about exploring whether his best long-term fit is remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere.” The 30-year-old forward is expected to meet […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have put themselves in a position for a good chance to win a championship, and it’s because of the talent they have on the team. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the obvious star player for the Thunder, and he’s in prime position to win the MVP award for the season. Though he could […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have tied their Western Conference Semifinals series at 2-2 against the Denver Nuggets and after four games, it’s clear the rest of the series will be a back-and-forth battle. Leading MVP candidate and franchise star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been waiting for this moment and he’s even happier to do so in […]

DENVER — After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended his bench guys’ production in the fourth quarter of Game 4, Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander talked about his role as the team’s closer. Coming off his 18 points on 7-of-22 shooting, including 0-of-6 from deep in Game 3, he considered himself responsible for closing […]

DENVER — After beating the Denver Nuggets 92-87, tying their Western Conference semifinal series 2-2, in Game 4, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gushed over his team’s secondary production. After Thunder forward Chet Holmgren mentioned the quick turnaround from Game 3, a matinee with a 1:30 p.m. MST scheduled tip-off, Oklahoma City’s bench […]

The Denver Nuggets engaged in a sluggish Game 4 at Ball Arena on Sunday. Denver and Oklahoma City tied a historic low during the first quarter. But Charles Barkley pointed out where the “unfair” factor lies in that bad performance in their second-round NBA Playoffs series. The verbose NBA on TNT personality is known for […]

Christian Braun and the Denver Nuggets weren’t able to handle the depth of the Oklahoma City Thunder in their 92-87 loss in Game 4 of the West Semis of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Sunday. After 44 minutes of action, Braun finished with a stat line of 17 points, four rebounds, three steals, two rebounds, […]

Nikola Jokic had a rough shooting day in the Denver Nuggets’ 92-87 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Sunday. After 43 minutes of play, Jokic finished with a stat line of 27 points, 13 rebounds, four steals, and three assists. However, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder is desperate to get a win in Game 4 and even their second-round series against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets would like to take something of a stranglehold in the series by winning Game 4 at home and taking a 3-1 lead. Both teams may be playing with determination, but the […]

DENVER — Denver Nuggets coach David Adelman revealed similarities he sees in Oklahoma City Thunder All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams and Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Despite a poor shooting performance in Game 3, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault believes Gilgeous-Alexander will bounce back, and Adelman thinks the same. Adelman sees the same […]

DENVER — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams addressed his lack of touches late in the fourth quarter and overtime in Game 3’s 113-104 loss against the Denver Nuggets, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gave reporters an explanation. During his postgame media availability, Daigneault said he wanted to rewatch Friday’s loss to understand better […]

In a postgame press conference following the Denver Nuggets’ 113-104 overtime victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder, interim head coach David Adelman made sure to defend his star player despite an uncharacteristically off shooting night. “And Nikola’s ‘off night,’ I mean 20-16-6 just an awful NBA night,” Adelman said jokingly. “The stat sheet always says […]

DENVER — The morning after losing Game 3 to the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso shared his honest take on his team’s shortcomings, facing a 2-1 deficit for the first time in the postseason. After Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed challenges heading into Game 4, Caruso, with a night to think […]

With their backs against the wall, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault knows the biggest challenge ahead of his team. However, a horrid performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t make matters easier. On Saturday, the head coach rationalized the faith he has in Gilgeous-Alexander, despite the bad game. “He’s the man at that,” Daigneault said […]

DENVER — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams turned in his best postseason performance before finishing the fourth quarter and overtime period with zero attempts in Game 3’s 113-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the floor smiling, a reporter asked Williams if the ball should have been in his hands […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will attempt to even the series as they face the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Sunday at Ball Arena. The atmosphere in Denver will be wild as we continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Thunder-Nuggets Game 4 prediction and pick. The Nuggets defeated the […]

The Denver Nuggets bounced back from their Game 2 loss with a hard-fought 113-104 overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, taking a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference Semifinals series. Despite the win, star center Nikola Jokic was quick to critique his own performance, calling himself the “worst player on the […]

Jamal Murray was the difference. The Denver Nuggets’ floor general took over when it mattered most, guiding Denver to a 113-104 overtime win over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 at Ball Arena. With the series hanging in the balance, Murray’s composure and shot-making helped the the David Adelman-led Nuggets protect home court […]

As Game 3 of the second-round NBA Playoffs series between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder unfolded through a closely contested first half, a gritty third quarter, a tense fourth, and a chaotic overtime, one question hovered: Which team would come through for its Kia MVP candidate? Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander—both finalists for […]

DENVER — Denver Nuggets coach David Adelman commended his players for their collective defense on Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Friday. After Nikola Jokic’s supporting cast led the Nuggets to a Game 3 victory in their second-round NBA Playoffs series against the Thunder, Adelman highlighted Denver’s approach to limiting Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder’s MVP […]

DENVER — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams went into the postseason knowing there would be games like Friday’s 113-104 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets. After losing Game 3, trailing the Nuggets 2-1 in their Western Conference semifinal series, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault says it’s a test to become great. It’s a challenge […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t one to hide from accountability — even after an exhausting overtime battle in a hostile environment. Following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 113-104 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, the All-NBA guard took ownership of his team’s late-game struggles. “In those moments when […]

DENVER — After a 113-104 loss in overtime, where the Denver Nuggets grabbed an 11-2 advantage in the extra period, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault says adversity is par for the course. To be great and fulfill the championship aspirations put forth by his 2024-25 Thunder squad comes with hurdles. And after Thunder […]

DENVER — Moments after losing Game 3 in a 113-104 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander smiled from ear-to-ear while walking off the floor facing a 2-1 deficit in his second-round series. After Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault cited familiarity in defending Nikola Jokic, his supporting cast of Jamal […]

Nikola Jokic joined Jayson Tatum in a statistical feat after the Denver Nuggets’ Game 3 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. It wasn’t an ideal performance for the three-time MVP, however. After 44 minutes of action, Jokic finished with a stat line of 20 points, 16 rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks. Despite […]

The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder battled in Game 3 on Friday night in a game that could be looked at as a classic or as a disaster, depending on which way you look at it. This was a classic, tight playoff game with two gritty teams trying to grind out a win. However, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren responded to Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon’s take on the Thunder constantly fouling All-Star teammate Nikola Jokic throughout Game 2. After Wednesday’s 149-106 blowout win in Game 2, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault revealed no changes to defending Jokic. However, the physicality between both teams remains present two games […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault inserted Jaylin Williams into Game 2 at the 7:36 mark in the first quarter on Wednesday. Williams, who played three minutes in Game 1, entered the game to defend Denver Nuggets All-Star and league MVP Nikola Jokic. Daigneault stuck to his game plan on Jokic, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder entered Game 2 trailing Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets after a disappointing finish in their series opener, but they wouldn’t change their approach. In a historic 149-106 beating, Daigneault and the Thunder stuck to who they are, as the head coach put it, rather […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander watched Denver Nuggets veteran Russell Westbrook receive a standing ovation in his return to the Paycom Center in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series. However, he received a different response throughout Game 2. The Thunder fans remembered Westbrook assisted Aaron Gordon’s game-winning three in […]