Anthony Slater

By Anthony Slater 12s ago OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks last met in the NBA playoffs back in 2016, the first round

For the next two weeks, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks are foes.

OKLAHOMA CITY — During a 57-win stampede, there aren't many candidates for worst performance of the season. But a sleepy February afternoon in Dallas is among the qualifiers for the Oklahoma City Thunder

Neither team maintained much of a rhythm in Game 1, but Gilgeous-Alexander grabbed the steering wheel and freed the Thunder from the slog.

OKLAHOMA CITY — With 4:16 left Thursday night, his Oklahoma City Thunder down nine, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collapsed down from his assignment in the corner to protect the rim in a way most star guards are incapable.

Mavs forward P.J. Washington continued his dominant play in the series, scoring a team-high 27 points on 11-of-23 shooting with five 3-pointers. Star guards

As elimination draws nearer, more urgent adjustments are expected from the Thunder. Here's what stood out in Game 3.

Gilgeous-Alexander provided midrange mastery and OKC's defense, for the 6th time in 8 playoff games, held an opponent under 100 points.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was productive again with 30 points in Game 5, but none of his teammates have reached 21 points in this series.

The All-Star's work ethic and attention to detail have set the tone for the Thunder.