The physicality in these NBA Playoffs is palpable, and most teams are sensing the shift. Some, like the Oklahoma City Thunder ...

After sweeping the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies in conseucitve seasons, Oklahoma City has changed national ...

The No. 1-seeded OKC ... up the scoreboard against a Memphis team that won't have many answers for him. Thunder in five. REQUIRED READING: How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has prepared OKC Thunder to ...

OKC hustled on defense, swatting three shots. It attacked on offense and was rewarded with 10 free-throw attempts ... a regular season in NBA history (12.9), the Thunder continued to dominate.

which poses a threat to the Thunder as the West’s depth shows up throughout the four first-round matchups. Oklahoma City took over the mantle of the NBA’s best team midway through the season ...

NBA AWARDS BALLOTS: Most Valuable Player ... OKC's defense will shine, and Gilgeous-Alexander will light up the scoreboard against a Memphis team that won't have many answers for him. Thunder ...