As the Oklahoma City Thunder broke out the brooms in New Orleans to sweep the Pelicans in the first round of the NBA Playoffs - the story of the series was defense.
While not letting a team score triple-digits next round feels impossible no matter if the Mavericks or Clippers advance — the Thunder have proven to be a top-five defense in the NBA this season. With a superstar scoring presence in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a timely tough-bucket getter in Jalen Williams and a top 3-point shooting team in basketball.
OKC Mavericks Playoffs Oklahoma City NBA NBA Playoffs Dallas Mavericks Oklahoma City Thunder L.A. Clippers
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Stiles Points: Basketball Maturity Posied to Take OKC Thunder FarThe Oklahoma City Thunder are poised for long-term success thanks to their emotional maturity, which was on display in Game 2.
Source: SInow - 🏆 273. / 63 Read more »
Stiles Points: Last Season's Play-In Tournament Trip Could Prove Large Saturday for OKC ThunderThe Oklahoma City Thunder's play-in tournament win last season could loom large on Saturday.
Source: SInow - 🏆 273. / 63 Read more »
Stiles Points: OKC Thunder Should Take Advantage of Short Series OpportunityThe Oklahoma City Thunder should take advantage of their short series chance against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Source: SInow - 🏆 273. / 63 Read more »
Stiles Points: OKC Thunder Have Doubled Down on Their Identity in NBA PlayoffsThe Oklahoma City Thunder have doubled down on their identify in the NBA Playoffs and it is working out.
Source: SInow - 🏆 273. / 63 Read more »
Stiles Points: Fast Start Will End OKC Thunder First Round SeriesThe Oklahoma City Thunder could sweep the New Orleans Pelicans tonight and will pull off the feat with a fast start.
Source: SInow - 🏆 273. / 63 Read more »
Thunder Game Day: OKC Thunder Seek Sweep, First Playoff Series Win Since 2016The Oklahoma City Thunder will look for a series sweep over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Bayou on Monday.
Source: SInow - 🏆 273. / 63 Read more »