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The New York Times · 4d

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?

NBA · 5d

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%).

Buckeyes Wire · 2d

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.

SportsGrid on MSN4d

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, ...

12don 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 ...

11d

David Adelman’s tenure begins: How he plans to handle Nuggets’ offense, defense and more

Adelman seemed to display a deft hand at navigating locker-room politics during his interim tenure. He attempted to pull off ...

Total Pro Sports22d

Alex Caruso Breaks Silence On Why Thunder Traded For Him Amid Game-Changing Playoff Performance

The Oklahoma City Thunder recently faced off in a thrilling ... highlighting the strategy behind his defensive game plan. “It’s a lot of hard work, obviously. But he’s a difficult matchup ...

AZ Central21d

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

The Thunder have the best defense in the NBA There isn't a team ... Oklahoma City might not immediately employ the same strategy for Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert here, but there's no doubt ...

Yardbarker17d

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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