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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[Daily Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daily Thunder]]></description><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/</link><image><url>https://www.dailythunder.com/favicon.png</url><title>Daily Thunder</title><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/</link></image><generator>Ghost 5.82</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 11:02:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dailythunder.com/rss/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder lose first playoff game, Mavericks even series]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.nba.com/game/dal-vs-okc-0042300222/box-score?ref=dailythunder.com#box-score" rel="noreferrer">DAL 119 OKC 110</a></p><p><em>Luka Doncic and P.J. Washington torched Oklahoma City with 29 points apiece on 12-19 combined shooting from three. The off-court action was still fun.</em></p><p><em>The series heads to Dallas tied 1-1. </em></p><hr><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tonight was OKC’s first loss since April 5th vs the Pacers.<br><br>Thunder</p></blockquote></figure>]]></description><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/thunder-lose-first-playoff-game-mavericks-even-series/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">663df86095bd7b0001b68802</guid><category><![CDATA[thunder recap]]></category><category><![CDATA[thunder pelicans]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daily Thunder Staff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 04:57:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/05/OKCDALLOSSGAME2-1.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/05/OKCDALLOSSGAME2-1.png" alt="Thunder lose first playoff game, Mavericks even series"><p><a href="https://www.nba.com/game/dal-vs-okc-0042300222/box-score?ref=dailythunder.com#box-score" rel="noreferrer">DAL 119 OKC 110</a></p><p><em>Luka Doncic and P.J. Washington torched Oklahoma City with 29 points apiece on 12-19 combined shooting from three. The off-court action was still fun.</em></p><p><em>The series heads to Dallas tied 1-1. </em></p><hr><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tonight was OKC’s first loss since April 5th vs the Pacers.<br><br>Thunder had won 10 straight.<br><br>Tonight was SGA’s first loss since March 24th vs the Bucks.<br><br>SGA had won 11 straight.</p>— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1788801440460267848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">May 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PJ Washington's shotmaking has been huge, big key for Dallas is making defenses pay for help. Kyrie hits Lively on the roll, skip for a 3. Luka able to hit PJ on a skip pass. OKC is a big help team, something to watch. <a href="https://t.co/nDVVvX3XEc?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/nDVVvX3XEc</a></p>— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevejones20/status/1788765741279322503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">May 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dallas defended with conviction all night and this stop was huge. <a href="https://t.co/F79oTb4DaS?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/F79oTb4DaS</a></p>— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevejones20/status/1788807790686794099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">May 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on tonight’s loss mentions a “lack of execution and focus.”<br><br>He specifically said rotations and close outs.<br><br>Daigneault mentioned execution as well.<br><br>SGA used the example of his letting PJ get a dunk on an inbounds pass with 2 seconds on the shot clock.</p>— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1788792507909677074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">May 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mark Daigneault on if he’s curious how OKC responds to their first playoff loss: <br><br>“Curious but confident. This is a team that’s made a habit of getting back up.”<br><br>Daigneault says the thing he respects about the the team is that they pull together after a win and after a loss.</p>— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1788789425654104200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">May 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Red Panda has performed Thunder playoff games for two generations.<br><br>For those at home: she's still got it.</p>— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1788763911879090558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">May 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A fan just swished a half court shot for $20k<br><br>In 4 Thunder home playoff games fans are 3/4 on those shots <a href="https://t.co/vM91mCau5g?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/vM91mCau5g</a></p>— Andrew Schlecht (@AndrewKSchlecht) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewKSchlecht/status/1788756908754514026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">May 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tonight, someone learned the video does not stop playing when you connect/disconnect from bluetooth. <br><br> <a href="https://t.co/SSeCZa4gU5?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/SSeCZa4gU5</a></p>— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) <a href="https://twitter.com/WorldWideWob/status/1788798086183293392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">May 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semifinals Game 2 Pregame Primer: Thunder (1-0) vs. Mavericks (0-1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us for pregame info, predictions, and live commenting.]]></description><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/semifinals-game-2-pregame-primer-thunder-1-0-vs-mavericks-0-1/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">663c314895bd7b0001b68324</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cray Allred]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 21:00:19 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/05/Thunder-Mavericks-Game-2-2024.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 id="game-info">Game Info</h2><img src="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/05/Thunder-Mavericks-Game-2-2024.png" alt="Semifinals Game 2 Pregame Primer: Thunder (1-0) vs. Mavericks (0-1)"><p><a href="https://www.nba.com/game/dal-vs-okc-0042300222?ref=dailythunder.com" rel="noreferrer"><strong>NBA.com preview</strong></a> | <strong>Tip-off:</strong> 8:30pm, Paycom Center | <strong>Broadcast:</strong> ESPN</p><h2 id="3-big-things">3 Big Things</h2><ul><li><strong>MVP runners-up. </strong>SGA and Luka Doncic finished a close #2 and #3, respectively, in the 2024 Most Valuable Player award voting behind Nikola Jokic. That's not a snub; that's being included with incredible company. If Shai continues to outplay both in the postseason, he'll have an early jump on even more recognition in 2025.</li><li><strong>Wigging out. </strong>Mr. Presti's Neighborhood <a href="https://twitter.com/dailythunder/status/1788246225076027746?ref=dailythunder.com">picked the savior of basketball</a> for this game's imagery. If Aaron Wiggins gets a much deserved increase in playing time <em>and</em> OKC loses, don't call it a curse.</li><li><strong>Shutting down? L</strong>u Dort continued to terrorize the other team's primary option these playoffs, holding Luka to 19 points on 19 shots in Game 1. Doncic isn't playing at full strength, but Dort's tenacity isn't making his life any easier. I'm dubious Luka won't figure out what it takes to skew the matchup back in his favor over the course of this series, but let's hope it takes more than two games for him to do so. </li></ul><h2 id="prediction">Prediction</h2><p>Thunder by:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/05/21.png" class="kg-image" alt="Semifinals Game 2 Pregame Primer: Thunder (1-0) vs. Mavericks (0-1)" loading="lazy" width="667" height="664" srcset="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/size/w600/2024/05/21.png 600w, https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/05/21.png 667w"></figure><p>Don't call it a jinx.</p><p><em>Follow along with us in the comments.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Daily Thunder Podcast: Time for Expectations?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Woods and Brandon Rahbar bask in OKC's opening round sweep.]]></description><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/the-daily-thunder-podcast-time-for-expectations/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">663c315c95bd7b0001b6832c</guid><category><![CDATA[thunder podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[oklahoma city podcast]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Woods]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 11:41:03 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/05/DailyThunderPodcast-2.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/dailythunder/embed/episodes/Time-for-expectations-e2jer69" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></figure><h5 id="available">Available:</h5>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Uncontested Podcast: Thunder Open the Series with a Big Win Over the Mavericks]]></title><description><![CDATA[JD, Tayler, Justin, and Jacob break down the Thunder's huge win over the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP-worthy performance, Jalen Williams 4th quarter explosion, Lu Dort and Cason Wallaces' lockdown defense, Chet Holmgren's impact (on both ends), and more. Then we discuss what adjustments OKC should look at heading into game 2.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices]]></description><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/thunder-podcast-thunder-open-the-series-with-a-big-win-over-the-mavericks/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">663b11b79a24880001d6401c</guid><category><![CDATA[thunder podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[oklahoma city podcast]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Uncontested]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 16:26:13 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://assets-global.website-files.com/5f106509d0831f3b45a421fc/5fa08257b4e70906aad63ee3_Uncontested_Final_web.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/show/1MXMIb7j0O3EH5AQIX13Sj?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder handle Mavs to open Western Semis, 117-95]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.nba.com/game/dal-vs-okc-0042300221/box-score?ref=dailythunder.com" rel="noreferrer">OKC 117 DAL 95</a></p><p><em>Oklahoma City leads the series 1-0</em></p><hr><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Big team-wide win from OKC.<br><br>SGA led the way with 29-9-9.<br>JDub put the game away in the 4th quarter.<br>Chet 19 PTS/5 stocks and closed off the paint.<br>Dort trademark D on Doncic.<br>Wallace big minutes with Dort</p></blockquote></figure>]]></description><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/thunder-handle-mavs-to-open-western-semis-117-95/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">663afe489a24880001d63ff5</guid><category><![CDATA[thunder recap]]></category><category><![CDATA[thunder pelicans]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daily Thunder Staff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 04:44:47 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/04/tHUNDER-WIN.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/04/tHUNDER-WIN.png" alt="Thunder handle Mavs to open Western Semis, 117-95"><p><a href="https://www.nba.com/game/dal-vs-okc-0042300221/box-score?ref=dailythunder.com" rel="noreferrer">OKC 117 DAL 95</a></p><p><em>Oklahoma City leads the series 1-0</em></p><hr><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Big team-wide win from OKC.<br><br>SGA led the way with 29-9-9.<br>JDub put the game away in the 4th quarter.<br>Chet 19 PTS/5 stocks and closed off the paint.<br>Dort trademark D on Doncic.<br>Wallace big minutes with Dort foul trouble.<br>JWill 11PTS/9 REB.<br>Joe hit 2 timely 3s.<br>Aaron Wiggins.</p>— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1788060008413819316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">May 8, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>And I repeat:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Aaron Wiggins tonight<br><br>16 PTS<br>3-4 3PT<br>5 REB<br>2 AST<br>1 STL<br>1 BLK<br>1 basketball game saved <a href="https://t.co/V5BOp6WtBs?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/V5BOp6WtBs</a></p>— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1788056178368364631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">May 8, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight<br><br>29 PTS<br>2-4 3PT<br>9 REB<br>9 AST<br>1 STL<br>2 BLK<br>2 TO<br>+21 <a href="https://t.co/0vw8oZgiZs?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/0vw8oZgiZs</a></p>— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1788055705938751622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">May 8, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="nl" dir="ltr">CHET ALLEY-OOP AND-1 <a href="https://t.co/KWGR9OSznu?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/KWGR9OSznu</a></p>— #1 Thunder Film Room (@ThunderFilmRoom) <a href="https://twitter.com/ThunderFilmRoom/status/1788022803012153766?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">May 8, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">there are like 3 teams left in the playoffs with actual playoff experience and 2 of them are crying rn <a href="https://t.co/HW6elmLYSy?ref=dailythunder.com">https://t.co/HW6elmLYSy</a></p>— Olivia (@olivianba) <a href="https://twitter.com/olivianba/status/1788056073913405937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">May 8, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semifinals Game 1 Pregame Primer: Thunder (0-0) vs. Mavericks (0-0)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us for pregame info, predictions, and live commenting.]]></description><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/game-1-pregame-primer-thunder-0-0-vs-mavericks-0-0/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">663aa3a241c44400014981cf</guid><category><![CDATA[thunder mavericks]]></category><category><![CDATA[2024 playoffs]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cray Allred]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 22:15:38 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/05/thunder-mavs.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 id="game-info">Game Info</h2><img src="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/05/thunder-mavs.png" alt="Semifinals Game 1 Pregame Primer: Thunder (0-0) vs. Mavericks (0-0)"><p><a href="https://www.nba.com/playoffs/2024/west-semifinal-1?ref=dailythunder.com" rel="noreferrer"><strong>NBA.com preview</strong></a> | <strong>Tip-off:</strong> 8:30pm, Paycom Center | <strong>Broadcast:</strong> Bally Sports OK </p><h2 id="3-big-things">3 Big Things</h2><ul><li><strong>Shai vs. Luka. </strong>Should we reduce a really interesting series into another star vs. star referendum? No. Will we? If SGA plays better than Luka, probably.</li><li><strong>Thunder vs. Mavs. </strong>Okay, so the headliners are both really awesome players who will eat up a lot of possessions. But Dallas has been playing like one of the more harmonious rosters for some time now, enough to spook plenty of OKC fans ahead of the first real test of this new contending era. </li><li><strong>Superstitions? </strong>I wanna hear about any lucky undies, couch poses, meal rituals, etc. that you have been doing for every playoff win so far. </li></ul><h2 id="prediction">Prediction</h2><p>My lucky tradition has become predicting Thunder blowouts. OKC by 19.</p><p><em>Follow along with us in the comments.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday Morning Cartoons: Thunder Magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder fun for the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/saturday-morning-cartoons-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66378f6219c1f30001bdfbdf</guid><category><![CDATA[Saturday Morning Cartoons]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[T C]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 13:54:45 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/04/Saturday-Morning-Cartoons--1.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/04/Saturday-Morning-Cartoons--1.png" alt="Sunday Morning Cartoons: Thunder Magic"><p><em>Happy weekend. Thank you for your support of Daily Thunder.</em></p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dDun8Dzq2Jo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen title="OKC fan hits a half court shot for $20K 🤑🔥"></iframe></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Journal Top 10: OKC Sweeps NOLA]]></title><description><![CDATA[This was a series to remember.]]></description><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/thunder-journal-top-10-okc-sweeps-nola/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662d58f7692e9a0001ee934f</guid><category><![CDATA[thunder journal]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brandon Rahbar]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 12:44:33 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/04/Thunder-Journal.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/04/Thunder-Journal.png" alt="Thunder Journal Top 10: OKC Sweeps NOLA"><p>The Oklahoma City Thunder are headed to the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs.</p><p>It’s the first time OKC has reached the second round since 2016. And we don’t talk about Bruno, Fight Club or the 2016 Thunder postseason, so let’s move on.</p><p>The Thunder swept the New Orleans Pelicans 4-0 by holding the Smoothie King residents to 92, 92, 85 and 89 points.</p><p>It’s only the second time OKC has ever swept a series. The other instance was the 2012 Finals team that blanked the Dallas Mavericks in the opening round.</p><p>According to Daily Thunder (editor's note: unofficial) statistician Justin Jovani, it’s the first time a team has swept another team while holding them below 93 points every game since the 2013 Miami Heatles.</p><p>OKC already made NBA history by becoming the youngest #1 seed of all time, and now these kids are rewriting NBA <em>playoff </em>history.</p><h2 id="the-arrival">The Arrival</h2><p>This whole “an arrival, not an appearance” thing is becoming a little too on the nose. Adam Silver may have to step in and pat Sam Presti down to make sure he’s not in possession of one of those Sports Almanacs, a la Biff Tannen. </p><p>The Thunder became the youngest team to ever sweep another team.</p><p>It gets better.</p><p>The Thunder became the youngest team to ever win a playoff series, period.</p><p>So how’d the team that some national talking heads and podcast pundits deemed a paper tiger end up being so gr-r-reat in Round 1?</p><p>The short answer is defense. The long answer is Lu Dort’s series-long suffocating man defense on Brandon Ingram, Chet Holmgren’s prodigious paint protection, and the entire Thunder team’s relentless effort and energy on that side of the court.</p><p>The Pelicans averaged a 2024 playoff worst 93.5 ORTG, a 2024 playoff worst 39.6% shooting from the field, a 2024 playoff worst 26.7% from 3-point range, and a a 2024 playoff-worst 18 turnovers per game.</p><p>Honestly, it feels like I could end this journal right there. Nothing else really needs to be said. Those are 4-0 series numbers across the board. Save the document. Power down. Close the laptop.</p><p>Okay, not so fast.</p><p>This is a series to remember. The first postseason matchup of the new Thunder era. So before we set our eyes and minds to the Clippers or Mavs in Round 2, let’s do this momentous series justice and reminiscence on the best moments of Thunder vs. Pelicans: The Sweep.</p><h2 id="10-aaron-wiggins-drops-cj-mccollum-game-2">10. Aaron Wiggins drops CJ McCollum, Game 2.</h2><p>Not sure which was more memorable: Wiggs dropping CJ or the beautiful old Spursy ball movement that led to a bucket. But I know which part CJ would like to forget.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@houseofhighlights/video/7361625471097802027" data-video-id="7361625471097802027" data-embed-from="oembed" style="max-width:605px; min-width:325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@houseofhighlights" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@houseofhighlights?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">@houseofhighlights</a> <p>AARON WIGGINS DROPPED CJ MCCOLLUM 🤯🤯 <a title="aaronwiggins" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/aaronwiggins?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#aaronwiggins</a> <a title="cjmccollum" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/cjmccollum?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#cjmccollum</a> <a title="thunder" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/thunder?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#thunder</a> <a title="pelicans" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/pelicans?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#pelicans</a> <a title="nba" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nba?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#nba</a> <a title="nbaplayoffs" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nbaplayoffs?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#nbaplayoffs</a> <a title="nbahighlights" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nbahighlights?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#nbahighlights</a> </p> <a target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - House of Highlights" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7361625528081763118?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">♬ original sound - House of Highlights</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script></figure><h2 id="9-josh-giddey-fast-break-3-game-4">9. Josh Giddey fast break 3, Game 4.</h2><p>The definition of a no-no-no-YES shot. Giddey’s 3 tied the game, shifted all momentum and OKC never looked back again. Series closed.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Josh Giddey goes behind the back and euros his way to the bucket on TNT! <a href="https://t.co/8ClxX2FHsI?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/8ClxX2FHsI</a></p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1784313975338852859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><h3 id="8-chet-holmgren-dunks-on-brandon-ingram-game-2">8. Chet Holmgren dunks on Brandon Ingram, Game 2.</h3><p>It's not even fair to say Chet dunked ‘on’ BI. Cause Ingram would’ve had to have been standing.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@recruithoop/video/7361644183309929770" data-video-id="7361644183309929770" data-embed-from="oembed" style="max-width:605px; min-width:325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@recruithoop" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@recruithoop?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">@recruithoop</a> <p>Chet Holmgren having himself a game today‼️🚨 *Brandon Ingram was okay! <a title="fyp" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#fyp</a> <a title="reels" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/reels?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#reels</a> <a title="viral" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/viral?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#viral</a> <a title="nbaplayoffs" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nbaplayoffs?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#nbaplayoffs</a> <a title="nba" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nba?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#nba</a> <a title="playoffs" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/playoffs?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#playoffs</a> <a title="chetholmgren" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/chetholmgren?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#chetholmgren</a> <a title="okc" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/okc?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#okc</a> <a title="okcthunder" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/okcthunder?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#okcthunder</a> </p> <a target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - Recruit Hoop" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7361644239891712814?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">♬ original sound - Recruit Hoop</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script></figure><h3 id="7-mark-daigneault-wins-coach-of-the-year">7. Mark Daigneault wins Coach of the Year.</h3><p>Thunder have finished/will finish as #2, #3 or #4 in several categories. So it’s a great moment for this team to celebrate Daigneault bringing home one of the league’s biggest prizes in the midst of a Round 1 sweep.</p><h3 id="6-lu-dort-defends-brandon-ingram-with-his-chest-game-4">6. Lu Dort defends Brandon Ingram with his chest, Game 4.</h3><p>No single play encapsulates this series better than Dort bodying up BI with his hands to his side, daring Ingram to either fade into Lu or to try Chet at the rim. Dort’s D was the story of the series. And this play shows off both his physical intimidation and mental preparation.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@glue.guy/video/7363488085935541546" data-video-id="7363488085935541546" data-embed-from="oembed" style="max-width:605px; min-width:325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@glue.guy" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@glue.guy?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">@glue.guy</a> <p><a title="fyp" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#fyp</a> <a title="viral" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/viral?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#viral</a> <a title="nba" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nba?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#nba</a> </p> <a target="_blank" title="♬ what was I made for? - Instrumental - Wheeler" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/what-was-I-made-for-Instrumental-7256844708839655426?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">♬ what was I made for? - Instrumental - Wheeler</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script></figure><h3 id="5-cason-wallace-vs-cj-mccollum-game-1">5. Cason Wallace vs. CJ McCollum, Game 1.</h3><p>Cason matched CJ step for step on the game-winning attempt and forced an off balance, forward lunging three. Just a clutch defensive sequence on the biggest stage for the 20-year-old rookie.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@espn_australia_nz/video/7360544554723872007" data-video-id="7360544554723872007" data-embed-from="oembed" style="max-width:605px; min-width:325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@espn_australia_nz" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@espn_australia_nz?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">@espn_australia_nz</a> <p>CJ McCollum misses the game-winning shot and OKC take Game 1! <a title="nba" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nba?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#nba</a> <a title="basketball" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/basketball?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#basketball</a> <a title="sports" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/sports?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#sports</a> <a title="sportsontiktok" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/sportsontiktok?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#sportsontiktok</a> <a title="fyp" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#fyp</a> <a title="foryoupage" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/foryoupage?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#foryoupage</a> <a title="espn" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/espn?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#espn</a> </p> <a target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - ESPN Australia/NZ" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7360544611917499137?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">♬ original sound - ESPN Australia/NZ</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script></figure><h3 id="4-locker-room-celebration-game-4">4. Locker room celebration, Game 4.</h3><p>Mark Daigneault showed up to the postgame presser drenched. When asked why, he said “our players are idiots.” A day later, JDub released the incriminating aqua footage</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@jtelladubby/video/7363719968950750510" data-video-id="7363719968950750510" data-embed-from="oembed" style="max-width:605px; min-width:325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@jtelladubby" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jtelladubby?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">@jtelladubby</a> <p>enjoy the moments. <a title="fyp" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#fyp</a> <a title="fypシ" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp%E3%82%B7?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#fypシ</a> <a title="tiktok" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/tiktok?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#tiktok</a> <a title="viral" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/viral?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#viral</a> <a title="playoffs" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/playoffs?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#playoffs</a> <a title="okcthunder" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/okcthunder?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#okcthunder</a> <a title="nba" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nba?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#nba</a> </p> <a target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - J-DUB" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7363720015092402990?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">♬ original sound - J-DUB</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script></figure><h3 id="3-sga-game-winner-game-1">3. SGA game-winner, Game 1.</h3><p>OKC fans got a quick reminder of how nerve-racking playoff basketball could be in the NBA. It seemed like the Thunder might go down 0-1. You could feel the anxiousness and dread filling the Paycom Center. Then Shai did what true MVP candidates do in the playoffs and what he’s done all season. He hit a clutch and-1 bucket to clinch the opening game win.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@hoops_corner/video/7360583612548320544" data-video-id="7360583612548320544" data-embed-from="oembed" style="max-width:605px; min-width:325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@hoops_corner" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hoops_corner?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">@hoops_corner</a> <p>Shai Comes Up Clutch In Close Win Against The Pelicans! Can They Take Home The Series? <a title="foryou" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/foryou?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#foryou</a> <a title="foryoupage" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/foryoupage?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#foryoupage</a> <a title="fyp" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#fyp</a> <a title="basketball" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/basketball?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#basketball</a> <a title="hoopsnation" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/hoopsnation?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#hoopsnation</a> <a title="hoopscorner" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/hoopscorner?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#hoopscorner</a> <a title="shaigilgeousalexander" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/shaigilgeousalexander?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#shaigilgeousalexander</a> <a title="oklahomacitythunder" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/oklahomacitythunder?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#oklahomacitythunder</a> <a title="clutchpoints" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/clutchpoints?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#clutchpoints</a> <a title="nbaplayoffs" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nbaplayoffs?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#nbaplayoffs</a> <a title="viralvideo" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/viralvideo?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#viralvideo</a> <a title="gamewinner" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/gamewinner?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#gamewinner</a> <a title="mvpcandidate" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/mvpcandidate?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#mvpcandidate</a> </p> <a target="_blank" title="♬ originalljud - Hoops Corner" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/originalljud-7360583672217111329?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">♬ originalljud - Hoops Corner</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script></figure><h3 id="2-thunder-ditch-tnt-for-nick-gallo-game-3">2. Thunder ditch TNT for Nick Gallo, Game 3.</h3><p>Group postgame interviews with the local broadcast team became the defining sign of this team’s off the charts chemistry. No moment was a bigger example than dipping out of the national TV crew’s postgame to show their loyalty to the OKC crew who had been with the team all season.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thunder skipped the TNT interview to go do an interview with Nick Gallo hahaha team work <a href="https://t.co/x6p1QOXPyv?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/x6p1QOXPyv</a></p>— Shai Gilgreatness-Alexander (@Jhickness9) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jhickness9/status/1784340078179045403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><h3 id="1-jalen-williams-and-okc-bark-together-game-1">1. Jalen Williams and OKC bark together, Game 1.</h3><p>Loud City is back. And never was it more apparent than when JDub barked at Jonas Valanciunas and 18,203 fans barked along with him. Just a special, organic, fun, hilarious, team-to-fan bonding moment witnessed live across the world.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@okcthunder/video/7360770594629094698" data-video-id="7360770594629094698" data-embed-from="oembed" style="max-width:605px; min-width:325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@okcthunder" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@okcthunder?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">@okcthunder</a> <p>@jtelladubby barks, @paycomcenter_okc erupts 🤝 okcthunder@ <a title="nbaplayoffs" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nbaplayoffs?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#nbaplayoffs</a> <a title="fyp" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">#fyp</a></p> <a target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - OKC Thunder - OKC Thunder" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-OKC-Thunder-7360770793472592686?refer=embed&ref=dailythunder.com">♬ original sound - OKC Thunder - OKC Thunder</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Daily Thunder Podcast: Round 1 is a wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Woods and Brandon Rahbar bask in OKC's opening round sweep.]]></description><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/thunder-podcast-round-1-is-a-wrap/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66307e0d692e9a0001ee99f8</guid><category><![CDATA[thunder podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[oklahoma city podcast]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Woods]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:52:53 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/04/DAILY-THUNDER-PODCAST.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/dailythunder/embed/episodes/Round-1-is-a-wrap-e2j24eb" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></figure><h5 id="available">Available:</h5>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Uncontested Podcast: It’s a Thunder Sweep!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob, JD, Tayler and Justin go live following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s game 4 win to sweep the New Orleans Pelicans, including: breaking down Josh Giddey’s huge 4th quarter, JDub’s star emergence, the defense, and SO much more!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices]]></description><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/thunder-podcast-its-a-thunder-sweep/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66307a47692e9a0001ee99f0</guid><category><![CDATA[thunder podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[oklahoma city podcast]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Uncontested]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:57:43 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://assets-global.website-files.com/5f106509d0831f3b45a421fc/5fa08257b4e70906aad63ee3_Uncontested_Final_web.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/show/1MXMIb7j0O3EH5AQIX13Sj?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder sweep Pelicans]]></title><description><![CDATA[🎵🧹Chim chim, cher-ee🧹🎵]]></description><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/thunder-sweep-pelicans/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662f8c66692e9a0001ee9949</guid><category><![CDATA[thunder recap]]></category><category><![CDATA[thunder pelicans]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daily Thunder Staff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:26:24 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/04/tHUNDER-WIN.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/04/tHUNDER-WIN.png" alt="Thunder sweep Pelicans"><p><a href="https://www.nba.com/game/okc-vs-nop-0042300144/box-score?ref=dailythunder.com#box-score" rel="noreferrer">OKC 97 NOP 89</a></p><p><em>Oklahoma City sweeps New Orleans 4-0 to advance to the second round of the playoffs.</em></p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can’t spell New Orleans Pelicans without “sweep”.</p>— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1785141223881150742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><hr><p>The scrappy Pelicans made closing them out more than a formality, but the Thunder's overwhelming length and intensity did not let up. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams scored 24 apiece, and are off to an encouragingly strong, confident start as a postseason scoring duo. OKC's creators picked on CJ McCollum and Jose Alvarado per usual, but challenged the likes of Herb Jones and Trey Murphy on the drive and at the rim throughout the game as well.</p><p>Notably, Gordon Hayward played just four minutes in this one, all in the first quarter, and still managed to lower his shot attempts per game for the series (0.3). IDK.</p><p>The Thunder held the Pelicans to under 90 points per game on under 40% shooting for the entire series. All five OKC starters scored in double digits in both Game 4 and on average for the series. Lu Dort sonned Brandon Ingram. I could go on. All the numbers are good. Woofs galore.</p><p>We'll have plenty of time to digest this series and preview the next one. Oklahoma City's next opponent will be either the Mavericks or Clippers, teams currently deadlocked at 2-2 in a series that won't conclude until Friday or Sunday.</p><hr><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jalen Williams with an awesome sequence:<br><br>-Hits a pull-up 3<br>-Chases CJ McCollum through screens and corrals him<br>-Helps off-ball and strips Brandon Ingram<br>-Draws a foul in transition<br><br>What an excellent two-way play. <a href="https://t.co/ykFoYFP9kh?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/ykFoYFP9kh</a></p>— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorNBA/status/1785140053238542683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per the great <a href="https://twitter.com/StatsWilliams?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">@StatsWilliams</a>:<br><br>To show how dominant Chet Holmgren was in the paint in this series, New Orleans shot 9-for-35 (25.7%) on shots within 5 feet of the basket that were contested by him across the four games, per ESPN’s tracking data.</p>— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimBontemps/status/1785147907789689289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mark Daigneault on SGA's ankle: "Just tweaked it. Obviously good enough to go back into the game. He'll need treatment. These next couple days will really help him.<br><br>Obviously didn't impact his availability in tonight's game, nor should it moving forward."<br><br>OKC sweeping tonight… <a href="https://t.co/mW74Mbl4fl?ref=dailythunder.com">https://t.co/mW74Mbl4fl</a></p>— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1785152638679445691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thunder are the youngest team in NBA history to win *any* series. <a href="https://t.co/jRwibmK3H8?ref=dailythunder.com">https://t.co/jRwibmK3H8</a></p>— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1785148053512401283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Sorry, Jerry. Thunder fans and players have learned to communicate best with woofs and chainlink finger grazing. You don't have to speak our love language to respect it.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Maybe, hear me out <br>The Thunder did what they were supposed to do. <br>Is a visit to the airport really necessary? <a href="https://t.co/AFe2cMEZpL?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/AFe2cMEZpL</a></p>— Jerry Ramsey (@TVsJerry) <a href="https://twitter.com/TVsJerry/status/1785152758489731221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 4 Pregame Primer: Thunder (3-0) @ Pelicans (0-3)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us for pregame info, predictions, and live commenting.]]></description><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/game-4-pregame-primer-thunder-3-0-pelicans-0-3/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662f8638692e9a0001ee98dc</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cray Allred]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:00:33 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/04/THUNDER-PREGAME-JDUB.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 id="game-info">Game Info</h2><img src="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/04/THUNDER-PREGAME-JDUB.png" alt="Game 4 Pregame Primer: Thunder (3-0) @ Pelicans (0-3)"><p><a href="https://www.nba.com/game/okc-vs-nop-0042300144?ref=dailythunder.com" rel="noreferrer"><strong>NBA.com preview</strong></a> | <strong>Tip-off:</strong> 7:30pm, Smoothie King Center | <strong>Broadcast:</strong> NBATV, Bally Sports OK </p><h2 id="3-big-things">3 Big Things</h2><ul><li><strong>The NBATV round. </strong>The Thunder's attempt to sweep will be broadcast on NBATV, where the least interesting games happen each postseason. The Pelicans have a lot of miraculous work to do if we are going to learn much more from this series.</li><li><strong>34 years old. </strong>The average age of James Harden (34), Russell Westbrook (35) and Paul George (33). </li><li><strong>4-7 days.</strong> If the Thunder can pull off a sweep, they'll be off until the second round is scheduled to begin (between May 4 and May 7). </li></ul><h2 id="prediction">Prediction</h2><p>I'm repeating my pre-series prediction, <a href="https://www.thewordfinder.com/wordle-maker/?game=c3dlZXA%3D&ref=dailythunder.com">made in the form of a Wordle</a>.</p><p>I expect to be rooting for the Clippers (tied 2-2 with the Mavs) on Wednesday night, not for OKC to finish off a gentleman's sweep. Ten-ish years younger and a week-ish more fresh than the second-round opponent sound like a good time to anyone else?</p><p><em>Follow along with us in the comments.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Uncontested Podcast: Thunder look to close out Pelicans + League Wide Updates and Look Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob, Justin and Nick join the show to talk about what they’ve learned from this Thunder team’s first 3 games in the playoffs, take a peek ahead at the second round matchups, and provide an update on the playoffs league-wide + more!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices]]></description><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/thunder-podcast-thunder-look-to-close-out-pelicans-league-wide-updates-and-look-ahead/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662f7d9c692e9a0001ee98d4</guid><category><![CDATA[thunder podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[oklahoma city podcast]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Uncontested]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:59:40 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://assets-global.website-files.com/5f106509d0831f3b45a421fc/5fa08257b4e70906aad63ee3_Uncontested_Final_web.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/show/1MXMIb7j0O3EH5AQIX13Sj?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Uncontested Podcast: Thunder take commanding 3-0 lead over Pelicans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob and Nick go live following OKCs 106-85 win over the New Orleans Pelicans to discuss the Thunder’s huge performance on the road, including: Dub’s injury and return, Giddey’s huge night, the defense, and so much more!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices]]></description><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/thunder-podcast-thunder-take-commanding-3-0-lead-over-pelicans/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662d8a04692e9a0001ee9867</guid><category><![CDATA[thunder podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[oklahoma city podcast]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Uncontested]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 23:28:04 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://assets-global.website-files.com/5f106509d0831f3b45a421fc/5fa08257b4e70906aad63ee3_Uncontested_Final_web.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/show/1MXMIb7j0O3EH5AQIX13Sj?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder punish Pelicans, take commanding 3-0 series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder punish Pelicans, take commanding 3-0 series lead]]></description><link>https://www.dailythunder.com/thunder-punish-pelicans-take-commanding-3-0-series-lead/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6629419b692e9a0001ee85ee</guid><category><![CDATA[thunder recap]]></category><category><![CDATA[thunder pelicans]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daily Thunder Staff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 22:30:38 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/04/THUNDER-PELICANS-3-0-3.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.dailythunder.com/content/images/2024/04/THUNDER-PELICANS-3-0-3.png" alt="Thunder punish Pelicans, take commanding 3-0 series lead"><p><a href="https://www.nba.com/game?ref=dailythunder.com">OKC 106 NOP 85</a></p><p><em>Oklahoma City leads New Orleans 3-0 in the opening round series.</em></p><hr><p>Three WOOFs for the big dogs (sorry not sorry).</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jalen Williams warmup fit today: “If you can’t bark with the big dogs.. Stay off the court.” ⬇️<br><br>(shirt via <a href="https://twitter.com/DownToDunk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">@DownToDunk</a>) <a href="https://t.co/aSFRktvxxk?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/aSFRktvxxk</a></p>— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1784300301945602208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thunder up 60-46 at the half.<br><br>6 of 10 OKC rotation players playing the first road playoff game of their careers.<br><br>But "youth and inexperience."</p>— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1784322013290541102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some light boos by the Pelicans crowd as the Thunder are starting to pull away</p>— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAlmanza1007/status/1784329207553597736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thunder skipped the TNT interview to go do an interview with Nick Gallo hahaha team work <a href="https://t.co/x6p1QOXPyv?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/x6p1QOXPyv</a></p>— Shai Gilgreatness-Alexander (@Jhickness9) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jhickness9/status/1784340078179045403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The world is no longer worried about Chet Holmgren's size inside. Whether Trey Murphy III and Larry Nance II are doing okay after being repeatedly blocked at the rim by Chet all game is another question. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">DONT TRY CHET <a href="https://t.co/PAUWobft4t?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/PAUWobft4t</a></p>— 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒆 🌩 (@Three_Cone) <a href="https://twitter.com/Three_Cone/status/1784327754734879101?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">🤌🤌🤌 <a href="https://t.co/jbXVBUmhWB?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/jbXVBUmhWB</a></p>— ryan woods (@ryanwoods_) <a href="https://twitter.com/ryanwoods_/status/1784324931775275364?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Lu Dort's doing just fine, too. Dort overcame a shaky shot and offensive decision making for most of the regular season, and that progress has carried into postseason play. And the lockdown one-on-one defense Dort is known for? I'm sure the post-game media will delicately ask Brandon Ingram about that.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Charles Barkley: "I'm so proud of Lu Dort.. They used to leave him wide open. I'm so proud of that kid.<br><br>You kids at home, you can work on your shot. He put in the work."</p>— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1784321735543648354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">i don’t think yall understand how insane this is <a href="https://t.co/MkzMN8fUkS?ref=dailythunder.com">https://t.co/MkzMN8fUkS</a></p>— Jaylin Williams (@Jay_MWilliams_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jay_MWilliams_/status/1784351565173621219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>If the +55 margin of victory through three games wasn't enough to call it, Josh Giddey torching the Pelicans makes it official: this series is unfair.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Josh Giddey goes behind the back and euros his way to the bucket on TNT! <a href="https://t.co/8ClxX2FHsI?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/8ClxX2FHsI</a></p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1784313975338852859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Josh Giddey is 4-7 from 3.<br><br>Lu Dort is 4-7 from 3.<br><br>Tough to beat OKC when Giddey and Dort shoot 8-14 from distance.</p>— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1784334010287603826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Josh Giddey in Game 3<br><br>21 PTS<br>8-13 FG<br>4-7 3PT<br>7 REB<br>6 AST<br>1 STL <a href="https://t.co/POeKA0DWWr?ref=dailythunder.com">pic.twitter.com/POeKA0DWWr</a></p>— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1784337450917064886?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=dailythunder.com">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p><em>React with us in the <s>comments section</s> Bark Box.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>

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