Thunder Defensive Strategies

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The New York Times · 3d

How the Thunder lost their way defensively late in Game 1 loss to Pacers

Indiana found holes in Oklahoma City's coverages down the stretch. Can the Thunder fix their mistakes before Game 2?

Buckeyes Wire · 1d

Thunder defense must be better in NBA Finals Game 2 and not leave 'things on the table'

The Thunder allowed 35 points in the fourth quarter, including a 12-2 Pacers run to end the game Thursday. Why the defense has to be better in Game 2.

NBA · 4d

Finals Film Study: Pacers' offense vs. Thunder defense

Their effective field goal percentage of 57.6% is the second-best mark for a Finals team through the conference finals in playoff history. In these playoffs, the Pacers rank fourth in field goal percentage in the paint (58.7%), first in mid-range field goal percentage (48.7%) and first in 3-point percentage (40.1%).

SportsGrid on MSN3d

How OKC's Defensive Strategy Dominates the Modern NBA

The Oklahoma City Thunder's defense, similar to the Detroit Pistons, stands out in the NBA for its robust, physical play, ...

SB Nation1mon

Thunder’s ‘foul up 3’ strategy backfired in epic fashion vs. Nuggets in NBA Playoffs

The Oklahoma City Thunder had the best defense in the NBA this season ... After the game, Daigneault took the blame for the strategy backfiring. Mark Daigneault takes blame for Thunder’s ...

11don MSN

Isiah Thomas uses Michael Jordan to explain Thunder’s success vs. Anthony Edwards

NBA legend Isiah Thomas compared the Oklahoma City Thunder's strategy against Anthony Edwards to what the Pistons did against ...

The Washington Post1mon

The Thunder’s polarizing strategy handed Game 1 to the Nuggets

The Thunder, which had the NBA’s top-rated defense during the regular season, had several things go awry as it attempted to execute the strategy Monday. Of course, Oklahoma City’s harsh ...

USA Today20d

Three reasons why the Oklahoma City Thunder will advance to the NBA Finals

But the Thunder's matchup versatility on defense should play to its advantage ... Oklahoma City might not immediately employ the same strategy for Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert here, but there's ...

Yardbarker16d

Thunder's smothering defense stifles Timberwolves in Game 2 win

This strategy limited Edwards' efficiency ... 10 games played). The Thunder's postseason defensive rating of 101.2, is 6.9 points lower than second place, per NBA Advanced Stats.

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