The young Oklahoma City Thunder finally have started drawing national attention with a high-scoring offense led by MVP finalist Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. But while best known for their scoring prowess, the Thunder also boast a defense that ranked among the league’s best.
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas attempts a 3-point shot against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in New Orleans, Monday, April 29, 2024. New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in New Orleans, Monday, April 29, 2024.
“I think when you constantly kind of throw effort into playing defense as hard as we did all year, there’s no switch that has to be turned on in the playoffs,” said Jalen Williams, another of the team’s versatile defenders.Pat Beverley throws ball at Pacers fans, later tells reporter to leave his locker-room interviewHolmgren missed all of last season with a foot injury. His availability this season has boosted the Thunder from a good defensive team last season to an elite one this season.
Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged more than 30 points per game the past two years while quietly becoming a high-level defensive player. He ranked second in the league with 2.0 steals per game this season.
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