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Ethan Baca

Ethan Baca

Joined: Sep 16, 2024

Dec 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first quarter in a semifinal of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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NBA Cup: Defense, Gilgeous-Alexander Fuel OKC Thunder to Championship Game

The Thunder took down the Rockets by 15 points, pulling away late after a back-and-forth first half.

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Dec 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) and center Dereck Lively II (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Scoring Has Broadened This Season

Gilgeous-Alexander and his Thunder attempt noticeably more 3-pointers than ever before.

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Nov 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team play against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Determining How 2024-25 OKC Thunder Win and Lose Games

Oklahoma City's offense stays consistent regardless of the result, but its No. 1 defense has capitulated in five losses.

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Dec 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) grabs a rebound for a dunk against New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) and collides with Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
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OKC Thunder: Making an Early All-Star Case for Jalen Williams

The third-year guard, forward and, at times, center has driven a significant portion of the Thunder's success.

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Dec 5, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the net against Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Three Takeaways From OKC Thunder's Comfortable Victory in Toronto

Oklahoma City won the first quarter by 17 points due to more stifling defense and never looked back.

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Dec 5, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Jonathon Mogbo (2) battles with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) and guard Luguentz Dort (5) to get control of the ball during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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OKC Thunder Two-Way Dominance Ensures 37-Point Win vs. Raptors

The Thunder logged 14 steals, 11 blocks and held the Raptors to 35.2% shooting.

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Nov 29, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) dunks the ball in the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Isaiah Hartenstein's All-Around Impact Transforming OKC Thunder

Rebounding. Passing. Scoring. Blocking. Hartenstein has done all that at a high level and more in his five games this season.

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Dec 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives with the ball as Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) and guard Jalen Green (4) defend during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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OKC Thunder Fall to Houston Rockets 119-116 in Back-and-Forth Affair

Rockets guard Fred VanVleet scored a season-high 38 points to overcome Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's efficient 32.

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Oct 24, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Aaron Wiggins (21) and guard Ajay Mitchell (25) defend Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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OKC Thunder Monthly Recap: October and November

The Thunder have won 15 of their first 19 games thanks to a historically good defensive unit.

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Nov 29, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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NBA Cup: OKC Thunder Win 101-93 Thriller Over Defending Cup Champion Lakers

The Thunder's defensive playmaking and offensive rebounding offset a rough shooting night.

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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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