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Podcast: The NBA MVP Race is Over
This week on the podcast, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar confirm that the MVP race is basically over, with SGA expected to take home the award, plus the duo discuss: The most impressive wins of the last two weeks COY and DPOY analysis Should the Thunder go for 70 and how good is this team? Preview of the week ahead
Podcast: Shai isn't the free throw merchant, someone else is
On this week's pod, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar bust the myth that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a free throw merchant, and also discuss: How the Thunder beat the Celtics The T-Fest against the Pistons Locking down Giannis and the Bucks The NBA's investigation into the Thunder resting players Which picks in the 2025 NBA Draft will the Thunder get
Podcast: The SGA v. Jokic MVP Showdown
On this week's podcast, host John Napier tests Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar's best arguments for why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should take the MVP award over Nikola Jokic, plus: The impressive win over Memphis No starters, no problem vs Portland OKC gets a big win vs Denver, then loses the next night A preview of the next 3 games
Podcast: Do the Wolves Have the Thunder's Number?
This week on the pod, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer discuss the Thunder's struggles against the Wolves and the epic meltdown, plus: All-Star Game takeaways Could Dort win DPOY? The Western Conference playoff race and threats to OKC A look at the games ahead
Podcast: Chet Returns Amidst Wigginsanity
On this week's episode, host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar discuss the last 7 games of Thunder basketball including: Another 50 point game for SGA Chet returns against the Raptors Thunder notches an impressive win over Memphis Chet blocks the Pelicans A tribute to OKC's dominance Wigginsanity Trade deadline recap Looking ahead to the next 7 days
Thunder Assert Dominance Over Grizzlies
OKC 125 MEM 112 On the road, second night of a back-to-back, down their star center, with a (by his standards) dreadful shooting game from their MVP. Oklahoma City (42-9) was still 13 points better than the Memphis Grizzlies (35-17), the second-best team in the Western Conference. The Thunder are
Thunder Win Seventh Straight over Heat
OKC 115 MIA 101 In a Heatles-like doorslam of overwhelming athleticism and playmaking, the Oklahoma City Thunder (44-9) used a 32-8 fourth quarter to end Miami's (25-27) hopes of an upset. Next up: OKC travels to Minnesota tomorrow night for the last game before the break.
The Thunder Trade Deadline Podcast
Host John Napier and Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar break down the last 7 days of Thunder basketball and discuss: The Thunder adds Daniel Theis in a deadline deal Luka Doncic trade reactions Other trade deadline topics and their impact on the Western Conference playoff race Why OKC lost to the Warriors Aaron Wiggins career night The basketball game played against players wearing Milwaukee Bucks jerseys A preview of the next four Thunder games
Thunder checkmate Kings in Wiggins' career night
OKC 144 SAC 110 Shai was, once again, incredible in an easy Thunder (38-9) win, this time annihilating the Kings (24-24) at home. But Aaron Wiggins (41 points, 14 boards) was the surprise star, playing like Jalen Williams while starting in Jalen Williams' absence. A good night for the Thunder,
Shai's 52 not enough in Thunder loss to Warriors
GSW 116 OKC 109 Shai was legendary, but the Thunder (37-9) were not in a road loss to the Warriors (24-23). Bob Myers: "[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander] He may be the hardest guy to guard in the NBA." — Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) January 30, 2025 SGA with a finish so smooth he’s
Podcast: Kevin Durant to the Thunder?!
Daily Thunder beat writer Brandon Rahbar and host John Napier break down the last 7 days of Thunder basketball and discuss: Which reserves will be named to the West All-Star team? SGA scores 54 against the Jazz Why can't the Thunder solve the Mavs? OKC takes care of Portland Trade deadline talk, including Paul Pierce's insane KD-Chet trade idea Previewing the next 7 days Is SGA really committed to OKC for the long haul?
Thunder hold off Blazers
OKC 118 POR 108 The Thunder (37-8) ended the Blazers' (17-29) four-game winning streak in Portland, turning in another win for the NBA's only game on the NFL's conference championship Sunday. The MVP (35 points for Shai) got enough help from JDub (24 & 8) and Isaiahs Joe & Hartenstein to hold
Brandon Bolts: Big Bad Mavs
The Thunder lost to the Mavericks in a brutal 2024 second round playoff series. After last night's loss, ending the season series at 3-1 in Dallas's favor, Oklahoma City won't get a chance to overcome the big bad Mavs until the postseason. As John and Brandon discussed on the latest
Thunder Can't Crack Mavericks
DAL 121 OKC 115 Dallas (24-11) still has Oklahoma City's (36-8) number. A late comeback attempt by OKC came up short in the fourth quarter, dropping the season series to the Mavericks 1-3. Next up: The schedule lightens up a bit for OKC, with a two-game road trip that starts
54! Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes off in Thunder win over Jazz
OKC 123 UTA 114 The Oklahoma City Thunder (36-7) had a subpar game against the Utah Jazz (10-32), but Shai. The MVP through the first half of the season scored a career high 54, besting his prior best by 9. Next up: Oklahoma City welcomes Dallas on the second night