Another key will be the double-big lineups, whenever Mark Daigneault deploys the seven-foot duo, can the OKC Thunder overwhelm a small Lakers team with its size? The Oklahoma City Thunder hope to ...

But OKC sure is one of them. And if the Celtics do have their sights set on a 19th title in June, they might have to go through a Thunder team that could give them fits in the NBA Finals.

The Thunder entered their game against the Indiana Pacers holding the top overall seed and coming off of a win against the Memphis Grizzlies that set a new team record for wins in a season at 61.

Winners of eight straight games, this Thunder team is peaking at the perfect time. As the team understands, though, the games start to really matter in two weeks. All eyes are on the postseason now.

It was in OKC's best interest to lose its home game against Philadelphia on Wednesday night. OKC owns Philadelphia's 2025 first-round pick, which is top-six protected. And since the 76ers entered ...

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