Who could Oklahoma City Thunder face in Round 1 of 2025 NBA playoffs? There are 7 possibilities.
Oklahoma City should see plenty of representation across the board with the MVP, Executive of the Year and a plethora of defensive awards. While the media handles voting on these honors with pride, it is unquestionably difficult to sift through defenders to cast your support for a Defensive Player of the Year and a pair of All-Defensive teams. The Oklahoma City Thunder own a historic defense, with a 106.6 defensive rating (Best in the League), averaging 10.3 steals per game (An NBA Best), 5.7 blocks per game (Second in the NBA) and letting up just 42.5 points per game in the paint (best in the NBA).
During his time suiting up for the Thunder, Martin wore only jersey No. 23 and put up 14.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.
Like Joaquin Phoenix sitting on his throne in "Gladiator," the Oklahoma City Thunder must hold a week of playoff practices not knowing who their Round 1 opponent will be until Friday night. The play-in tournament will determine which four teams capture the seventh and eighth seeds. Arguably Adam Silver's best brainchild, the play-in tournament is an extra espresso shot to your fully caffeinated iced coffee filled with enough sugar to make your dentist squeal. The Thunder will have to wait for who among the Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks capture the eighth seed.
During his time with the Thunder, Waiters wore only jersey Nos. 23 and 3 and put up 10.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The dates for the NBA Playoffs Round 1 have been released for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team won't know who their opponent will be for Game 1 until the end of the Play-in Tournament on Friday, but it will either be the Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, or Dallas Mavericks. Round 1 OKC vs. MEM/SAC/DAL Game 1 in OKC Sunday 4/20 noon CT Game 2 in OKC Tuesday 4/22 6:30 p.m CT Game 3 on road Thursday 4/24 Time TBD Game 4 on road Saturday 4/26 2:30 p.m CT Game 5 (if necessary) in OKC Monday 4/28 Time TBD Game 6 (if necessary) on road Thursday 5/1 Time TBD Game 7 (if necessary) in OKC Saturday 5/3 Time TBD Check out the Oklahoma City Thunder fan experiences that will be
During his time suiting up for the Thunder, Ferguson wore only jersey No. 23 and put up 4.8 points and 1.4 rebounds per game.
Before Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams' second NBA postseason, he reflected on his first experience and the contrast between the regular season and the playoffs. The Thunder are favorites to win the NBA Finals. Before finding out who their first-round opponent will be, Jalen knows the shift that comes with playoff basketball, coming off of Oklahoma City's Western Conference semifinal loss to the Dallas Mavericks last year. Williams reflected on last year's experience after Thunder practice.
