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Glaring on-court weakness Thunder must fix to clinch series in Game 6

14 hours ago | thunderousintentions.com | Mark Nilon

It's time for the best defense in the league to shine on offense!After being the first team in their respective semifinal series to claim two consecutive victories, following Tuesday night's exhilarating exhibition, the OKC Thunder are now one win away from advancing to their first Western Conference Finals since 2016.
Jalen Williams doesn't mince words when discussing what (and who) won Thunder Game 5

19 hours ago | thunderousintentions.com | Mark Nilon

The Thunder star gave serious props to one particular teammate!Tuesday night was undeniably a must-win game for the OKC Thunder, as it presented them with an opportunity to take back home-court advantage as well as control over this entire semifinal series before heading on the road for a bout out in Denver.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander inadvertently reveals biggest Thunder advantage over Nuggets

1 day ago | thunderousintentions.com | Mark Nilon

Tuesday night, the OKC Thunder not only became the first team in their Western Conference Semifinal bout to win two consecutive games but, with their exhilarating 112-105 victory over the Nuggets, have now taken a 3-2 lead in this best-of-seven showdown. Though evenly matched in a multitude of ways, as this series has unfolded, it's become quite clear that Oklahoma City's depth has been more than a handful for Denver to deal with.
Deranged new trade idea has Thunder inexplicably give up on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

1 day ago | thunderousintentions.com | Mark Nilon

This may be the most ridiculous trade OKC could possibly make. In just six years, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has already managed to thrust himself onto the Mount Rushmore of OKC Thunder players. From his numerous All-Star and All-NBA nods, league scoring title, and current frontrunner status to take home the 2025 MVP award, the point guard's accolades speak for themselves.
Mavericks winning NBA Draft Lottery was worst-case scenario for Thunder

1 day ago | thunderousintentions.com | Mark Nilon

Though the OKC Thunder are still in the hunt for a shot at a championship run in this year's playoffs and, thus, were not directly involved in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, the club still was significantly affected by how the event ultimately unfolded. Heading into the festivities, there were several storylines pertaining to this Oklahoma City squad that warranted attention from both the fans and the franchise as a whole.
5 Players in need of big Game 5 performances for Thunder to take 3-2 series lead

2 days ago | thunderousintentions.com | Mark Nilon

This Western Conference Semifinal matchup between the Denver Nuggets and OKC Thunder has proven to be quite the back-and-forth affair. Following Sunday's matinee, the pendulum has officially swung back in the direction of Oklahoma City, as they've officially tied up this series at two games apiece just in time for Tuesday's Game 5 back at Paycom Center.
Thunder's biggest advantage over Nuggets was on full display in Game 4 win

2 days ago | thunderousintentions.com | Mark Nilon

When looking at both the OKC Thunder and Denver Nuggets in this best-of-seven semifinal matchup, many debates could be had regarding who may have the upper hand in a multitude of individual areas. From conversations about which team has the better number two option to the most popular topic of whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic is the best player in the series, the disputes are seemingly endless, especially considering the two parties are currently at a stalemate, tied up at 2-2.
Alex Caruso unveils biggest reason why Thunder can't be counted out against Nuggets

4 days ago | thunderousintentions.com | Mark Nilon

Despite their deficit, OKC has largely been in command of this series. After evening the series up at one game apiece via a historic Game 2 performance, the OKC Thunder once again found themselves ceed control of their semifinal matchup to the Denver Nuggets this past Friday night, as they fell on the road out at Ball Arena by a final score of 113-104.
Thunder answered biggest title concern only for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to fall short

5 days ago | thunderousintentions.com | Mark Nilon

Throughout the 2024-25 regular season, one of the biggest fears for this title-hungry OKC Thunder team was that Jalen Williams might lack the upside necessary to serve as a number two option next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Thunder star faces immense pressure to perform with series shifting to Denver

5 days ago | thunderousintentions.com | Mark Nilon

OKC's All-Star needs to show up and show out in Denver!After evening their best-of-seven semifinal series against the Nuggets at one game apiece, the Oklahoma City Thunder find themselves shipping out for a two-game stint in Denver. Friday night marks the start of their Mile High City stretch, and the obvious aim for OKC should be to return the favor of stealing at least one win on the road and, in turn, taking back command of home-court advantage.