OKC Thunder NEEDED That Win, Battle with Minnesota Timberwolves
Can the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Playoff Hopes Soar After Battle Test? The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, showcased their playoff potential with a thrilling victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. This episode breaks down the Thunder’s evolving strategies and roster improvements, highlighting key performances from players like Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso. Rylan Stiles offers an in-depth analysis of the Thunder’s offensive dynamics and compares their journey to other NBA teams like the Boston Celtics. Discover how the Thunder’s ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations sets them apart this season. Don’t miss this engaging discussion on the Thunder’s path to success and what it means for their playoff prospects. Tune in for exclusive insights and expert analysis!
0:00 Thunder’s playoff-like win over Timberwolves
5:07 Rebounding struggles and turnover issues
10:17 Caruso’s impact on offense and defense
15:22 SGA’s leadership and MVP-caliber performance
20:29 Thunder’s offensive improvement and options
25:35 Analyzing Minnesota as a potential playoff threat
30:41 Preview of rematch and back-to-back challenges
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20 Comments
Lfg!!!!! That was an awesome game! Thunder up baby!
On the MVP race, how aren't more people talking about how many 4th qts SGA hasn't played and still have the numbers he has? Doesn't it add up to like 4 games or something?
If you didn't like that game it might be time to stream "Friends".
The Thunder are the Elvis pelvis of basketball. No matter what they just keep on swinging.
Bro.
Baze fooled us all.
🦬🌩️🥶🔶🌩️🔶🥶🌩️🦬
THUNDER🆙
I always enjoy these morning after videos
It could possibly go 6 games. Most likely 5 games. Especially now we know how to handle their small lineups.
Excellent analysis 💯
Big Win. If we lost we'd be looking at almost a must win tonight. If we lost 3 straight vs TWolves; then it becomes a 'thing'. Best Team Win of yr. Shai, Chet, Caruso, Wiggs,.Dub, Hart, Zay all w/ awesome games
You guys need a playoff caliber point guard alongside Shaa who can give you 20+ pts 2-3 games in a 7game series… Gabe Vincent for example on Miami's 23' finals run. Kinda like George Hill being the 6th man & providing a huge spark for those back to back 60win Buck's teams 18-19', 19-20 seasons… Both Hill & Vincent weren't ball dominate, could defend & had the experience.. they played off ball so well.
The kids definitely do NOT say “ it’s absolute cinema” 🤣🤣🤣 more like “it’s finna be a movie!!!” 😂
I really thought Bazley was going to be good too Rylan🤣
Great Win!! SGA is MVP
Run it back tonight ⚡️in okc
I’m scared of our offense if/when shai isn’t scoring
They were great in my eyes. People who say that I-Hart should go to the bench are wildly incorrect IMO. Boston starts 2 bigs. So does Cleveland. It makes sense to do the same.
BTW Naz Reid is an absolute beast.
Minnesota would have blown out pretty much any other team in the NBA last night. They played absolutely out of their minds yet they still couldn't beat OKC. As Chet continues to get his health and stamina back I just think it's game over for the rest of the NBA. They were the best team in the NBA without him.
I am not a coach, that being said. Will we lessen the rotations in the playoffs? It just seems like we change lineups during games. Even when the current lineup was on fire.
I'm a Wolves fan and you are spot on with Naz being the starter when Randle comes back. The Donte/Ant/Jaden/Naz/Rudy lineup has a high upside with Randle and NAW leading the bench scoring.