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Thunder's Mark Daigneault issues stern warning with Grizzlies' 'backs against the wall'



With a 2-0 lead, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault warned his team of the Memphis Grizzlies' resilience before Game 3 on Thursday. After losing to the Golden State Warriors, Memphis eliminated the Dallas Mavericks from playoff contention. Daigneault saw a poised and efficient Grizzlies team in last week's win against the Mavericks and expects a similar approach in Game 3 on Thursday.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/oklaho...es-stern-warning-grizzlies-backs-against-wall
 
Four bets for Saturday's playoff games



Jim McCormick Apr 26, 2025, 12:30 PM ET Close Jim McCormick is a contributing writer for fantasy football and men's basketball at ESPN. Follow on X Email Print Open Extended Reactions The 2025 NBA playoffs continue Saturday with four pivotal games, starting with the Miami Heat hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers (-5.5, 212.5). Cleveland leads the series 2-0. Next, the Oklahoma City Thunder (-15.5, 233.5) look to sweep the Memphis Grizzlies , will be without star point guard Ja Morant . Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets take on Kawhi Leonard , James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers with the Clippers leading the series 2-1. In the final game of the night, the Houston Rockets (-3.5, 207.5), fresh
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Source: https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/s...etting-four-bets-stand-saturday-playoff-games
 
Thunder trade proposal for Giannis Antetokounmpo after Damian Lillard injury



Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard suffered an injury in Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs that might have signaled the end of his pairing with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Lillard left the 129-103 loss with a left leg injury, and early reports fear that it could be a torn Achilles tendon. The Bucks are now down 3-1 in the series, and another loss would result in their third straight first-round postseason exit. Antetokounmpo has long emphasized a desire to win and be surrounded by winning pieces.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/oklaho...nis-antetokounmpo-after-damian-lillard-injury
 
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's IG post after sweeping Grizzlies



The Oklahoma City Thunder are moving on in the playoffs, and they're doing it in style. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, as he has all year, led the way. It was a fitting way to close out a dominant series, and it showed the confidence running through this young Thunder team. Jalen Williams made big plays down the stretch, keeping the offense flowing and locking in defensively during prime time when Memphis tried to come back.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/oklaho...s-alexanders-ig-post-after-sweeping-grizzlies
 
Get your car Thunder-ed Up in Oklahoma City

The Thunder is giving fans the chance to show their team pride ahead of the Western Conference semifinals by helping fans Thunder Up their vehicles. On Thursday, the Oklahoma City Thunder will host the "Paint Your Ride" event in Downtown Oklahoma City. The designs will be added by the Thunder entertainers, and each car will receive a team flag while supplies last.
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Source: http://www.news9.com/story/68137c35b26e719511648652/get-your-car-thunder-ed-up-in-oklahoma-city
 
NBA experts' picks for Knicks-Celtics, Thunder-Nuggets and every second-round series



NBA insiders May 4, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions The second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs is underway, with eight teams going head-to-head for a chance to move one step closer to their championship hopes. Sunday kicks off with the No. 1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers taking on the No. 4 seed Indiana Pacers after the Cavs swept the Miami Heat in the first round. Monday, the Eastern Conference showdowns continue as the defending champion No. 2 seed Boston Celtics host the No. 3 seed New York Knicks . After an exciting seven-game series, the Denver Nuggets will move on to face the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder . The No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves await the winner of Game
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Source: http://insider.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44974928/2025-nba-playoff-expert-picks-second-round-matchups
 
Thunder's Mark Daigneault sticks by failed late-game strategy vs. Nuggets: “I didn't think that's why we lost”



No hint of regret lingered on Mark Daigneault's face after a victory fell out of his pocket. The Oklahoma City Thunder's coach was born into the era of analytics, which claims it is a winning and smart strategy to hack opponents while up three points in the final seconds of fourth quarters. Because the logic is sound: Whittle away the clock before any attempt at a 3-pointer to tie, bury your free throws on the other end. “That's usually our deal, is to foul up three, and to play that game,” Daigneault told reporters after Nuggets-Thunder Game 1 on Monday.
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Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2025/05/06/mark-daigneault-thunder-nuggets-late-game-strategy/
 
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