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Finalists for the 2024-25 NBA awards have been announced, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Nikola Jokic vying for the MVP award. Notable coach finalists include Kenny Atkinson, J.B. Bickerstaff, and Ime Udoka, while the Rookie of the Year contenders are Stephon Castle, Zaccharie Risacher, and Jaylen Wells. Additional categories feature Malik Beasley, Ty Jerome, and Payton Pritchard for Sixth Man, Cade Cunningham, Dyson Daniels, and Ivica Zubac for Most Improved, and Dyson Daniels, Draymond...

NBA Communications announced the three finalists for the 2024-25 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award: Dyson Daniels of the Atlanta Hawks, Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors, and Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers. As the playoffs commence, commentators highlight the importance of Evan Mobley's performance for the Cavaliers and praise Dyson Daniels for his significant improvements. Additionally, Draymond Green expressed excitement about the matchup against the young and improved Rockets team,...

The Oklahoma City Thunder commenced their NBA playoff run with a historic 131-80 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, marking the largest Game 1 margin in NBA history. This 51-point win ranks among the top five largest playoff victories, following the Denver Nuggets and Minneapolis Lakers, who both recorded 58-point margins in previous years. Other notable large playoff wins include the Los Angeles Lakers' 56-point win in 1973 and the Chicago Bulls' 54-point win in 2015....

Despite concerns about their playoff readiness, the Oklahoma City Thunder showcased their dominance in Game 1 of the first-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies, winning 131-80. The Thunder built a substantial lead, with a halftime score of 68-36, marking the fifth-largest margin in playoff history and the largest for a Game 1. Even with MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring a season-low 15 points, Oklahoma City’s team effort, highlighted by six players in double figures, emphasized...

The NBA playoffs commenced on Sunday, featuring four first-round series, including the Thunder's dominating 131-80 victory over the Grizzlies. The Thunder showcased their championship potential with a relentless performance, highlighted by 20 points from Jalen Williams and 19 from Chet Holmgren, while Memphis struggled offensively, shooting just 34% overall. Upcoming games include the Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics, Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers, and Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets, with Game 2 of Thunder...