Inside The Thunder
Ethan Baca

Ethan Baca

Joined: Sep 16, 2024

Nov 25, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) fight for position under the basket during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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Rested OKC Thunder Score 130 Points to Hand Kings Fourth Straight Loss

Oklahoma City won the second half by 20 points.

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Nov 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots a 3-point basket as LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Looking Into 2024-25 OKC Thunder's Scoring Profile, Part Three: 3-Point Scoring

Oklahoma City remains a very selective outside shooting team, but their results have not remained consistent with last season's league-leading percentage.

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Nov 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Looking Into 2024-25 OKC Thunder's Scoring Profile, Part Two: Mid-Range Scoring

The Thunder have suffered an effective field-goal percentage drop-off from last season despite attempting fewer mid-range shots.

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Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots in front of Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Looking Into 2024-25 OKC Thunder Scoring Profile, Part One: Interior Scoring

The fully-healthy Thunder possess four legitimate rim threats.

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February 9, 2012; Sacramento, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (left) high-fives guard James Harden (right) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Power Balance Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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James Harden Congratulated by Former Thunder Teammate Kevin Durant 15 Years After NBA Debut

Harden passed Ray Allen to become No. 2 on the NBA career threes leaderboard Sunday night.

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Nov 15, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team on a play against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mark Daigneault Frustrated With OKC Thunder's Free Throw Disparity

Daigneault addressed the Thunder's minus-22 differential against the Suns and lackluster free-throw rate through their first 13 games.

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Nov 15, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) fights for a rebound against Oklahoma City Thunder guards Cason Wallace (22) and Luguentz Dort (5) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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NBA Cup: OKC Thunder Hold Shorthanded Suns to 83 Points

The small-ball Thunder only allowed three first-quarter field goals, carrying that defensive momentum to a comfortable win despite plenty of Suns free throws.

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Nov 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) dribbles the ball around New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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OKC Thunder: Aaron Wiggins Showcasing Improved Offense With More Minutes

Wiggins' rotation stability has led to increased counting statistics across the board.

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Nov 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket between Los Angeles Clippers guards Norman Powell (24) and James Harden (1) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Gilgeous-Alexander's Career-High 45 Sinks Clippers

The Thunder survived a ferocious Clippers comeback attempt with timely clutch plays.

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Nov 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) holds his leg after a hard fall following a play against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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OKC Thunder Lose Holmgren Early, Fall to Warriors 127-116

The Thunder brought the score within six after trailing by 30 late in the third quarter, but ultimately came up short.

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Nov 8, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Ajay Mitchell (25) high-five after a play against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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OKC Thunder: Chet Holmgren Erasing All Durability Concerns

The Thunder's sophomore big man has provided consistent two-way impact while staying healthy.

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Nov 1, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (8) brings the ball up court during the second quarter at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Murphy-Imagn Images
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Jalen Williams Finding Groove for OKC Thunder

Williams' all-around performance against the Nuggets underscores his overall improvement from last season.

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