Oklahoma City’s season has been one for the record books. Even though it hasn’t been picture perfect — with multiple injuries scattered throughout — the final r

While All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander downplayed making franchise history, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault says it’s a testament to his team’s focus on each game, each challenge, one by one, and thriving. While the goal from a big-picture standpoint of winning a championship remains, the Thunder are evolving.

The short-handed Memphis Grizzlies battled. For three quarters, their energy and intensity carried them through a close contest against the No. 1-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Eventually, OKC was able to put its foot on the gas pedal with swarming defense and an overload of talent.