Ethan Baca

Joined: Sep 16, 2024

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) jump at the opening tip-off for Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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May 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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May 18, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks against the Denver Nuggets during the second half in Game 7 of the second round at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Apr 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrate against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter in Game 1 of the first round at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Apr 8, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) prepares to shoot a free throw against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA's most prolific free-throw shooter, but his teammates struggle mightily in comparison.

Feb 7, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) high-fives forward Chet Holmgren (7) during pregame introductions against the Toronto Raptors at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Oklahoma City jumped from the NBA's worst rebounding team to out of the bottom 10 from signing Isaiah Hartenstein.

Apr 26, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) dribbles as Oklahoma City Thunder guards Cason Wallace (left) and Alex Caruso (right) defend during the second quarter in Game 4 of the first round at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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The Thunder was, without hyperbole, the greatest two-way turnover team in NBA history.

Feb 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and guard Isaiah Joe (11) high-five after a first-half play against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The Thunder's two-way field-goal efficiency helped catalyze a 68-win regular season, but it stepped back significantly in the playoffs.

May 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) shoots a jumper against Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) in the first quarter during Game 6 of the second round at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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The Indiana Pacers (NBA Finals) and Denver Nuggets (second round) each extended their series losses to seven games.

Jan 23, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) laughs after a play against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The Dallas Mavericks (3), Golden State Warriors (2), Minnesota Timberwolves (2), Denver Nuggets (2) and Houston Rockets (2) all beat the 68-win Thunder multiple times.

Jun 16, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots a 3-pointer against Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the third quarter in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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Oklahoma City defied the odds with poor outside shooting on its way to a championship.

May 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the third quarter during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

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The Thunder recorded slightly above-average mid-range volume and efficiency compared to the field.

May 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) dunks against Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the first quarter in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Five Oklahoma City players averaged at least one made restricted-area basket during the playoffs.

Oct 27, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) dunks in front of Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The Thunder accumulated potent results with or without breaks in the schedule.

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts after a play against the Indiana Pacers during the second half in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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Oklahoma City's roster continuity means there will not be much change from last season.

Jun 24, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder players pose for a photo at the closing ceremony of the Thunder's 2025 NBA championship parade. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The 2025 Thunder registered a +8.6 playoff net rating, tied for third-highest in the last decade. This season's team must ideally reach a similar level.

Ethan Baca

Joined: Sep 16, 2024

Recapping OKC Thunder's 2025 NBA Finals Against Indiana Pacers

Recapping OKC Thunder's 2025 Western Conference Finals Against Minnesota Timberwolves

Recapping OKC Thunder's 2025 Second Round Against Denver Nuggets

Recapping OKC Thunder's 2025 First Round Against Memphis Grizzlies

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Using Four Factors to Explain 2024-25 OKC Thunder Dominance, Part Four: Free Throws

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Using Four Factors to Explain 2024-25 OKC Thunder Dominance, Part Three: Rebounding

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Using Four Factors to Explain 2024-25 OKC Thunder Dominance, Part Two: Turnovers

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Using Four Factors to Explain 2024-25 OKC Thunder Dominance, Part One: Shooting

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Reviewing Two Teams With Multiple Playoff Wins Over 2024-25 OKC Thunder

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Reviewing Five Teams With Multiple Regular-Season Wins Over 2024-25 OKC Thunder

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Looking Into 2024-25 OKC Thunder's Playoff Scoring Profile, Part Three: 3-Point Scoring

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Looking Into 2024-25 OKC Thunder's Playoff Scoring Profile, Part Two: Mid-Range Scoring

Looking Into 2024-25 OKC Thunder's Playoff Scoring Profile, Part One: Interior Scoring

How Different Rest Days Impacted 2024-25 OKC Thunder's Performance

Projecting 2025-26 OKC Thunder's Usage Breakdown

How OKC Thunder Can Repeat as 2025-26 NBA Champions, Part Three: Playoff Performance