Thunder Basketball Universe

The Thunder advanced to the 2025 NBA Finals with its 124-94 win over Minnesota in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. Paris and Nick look back on the WCF and discuss the themes and stats that have gotten the team to this point. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

The Thunder bounced back for a 128-126 win over the Timberwolves in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. The TBU crew looks back on some key stats and themes from the win, the team's mentality and what's ahead. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

The Thunder took care of business in Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The TBU crew dives into some numbers that stand out, reflect on a few individual honors that were awarded this week and look ahead to the road contests this weekend. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

The Thunder came away with a 125-93 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 on Sunday to advance to the Western Conference finals. The TBU crew looks back on the atmosphere and energy inside the building during the victory, and look ahead to the next series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

OKC earned a hard-fought 92-87 win to even the series with the Nuggets in Denver on Sunday. The TBU crew looks back on the Thunder's bench play and how the team was able to open up its offense late in the game. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

The Thunder went into Game 2 with a zero-zero approach and evened the series against Denver with a 149-106 win. The TBU crew breaks down their favorite stats from Game 2 while discussing the team's depth, physicality, and resiliency as the series heads west this weekend.

Round 1 is complete and the Western Conference semifinals are on the horizon. The TBU crew looks back on Games 3 and 4 of the Memphis series and share what blessed their timelines while the team enjoys over a full week at home. 

The Thunder held the Grizzlies to under the century mark in both games to start off its first-round series. Paris and Nick look back on why the defense was able to play so well while the offense was well-rounded and showed its depth.

The TBU crew records this episode from Loud City HQ at Automobile Alley in downtown OKC, the go-to spot for Thunder fans to get playoffs ready. While there, Paris and Nick look back at some notable numbers from the regular season and get you primed up for what's ahead. Loud City HQ is open to the public from 4-8 p.m. through Saturday, April 19.

Kenrich Williams joins the TBU crew to talk about Thursday night's win over Memphis, his relationship with his mother, the team's depth and next-man-up mentality, his own journey in the league, having a competitive fire and more. 

We've got a stacked show for you today – the TBU crew breaks down some notable highlights from the Thunder's road trip out east where the team went 3-0. Also, hear from the leaders of the construction team who will bring the new Paycom Center to life in downtown OKC. 

Isaiah Joe sits down with Paris and Nick to talk about the recent stretch of games following the All-Star break, Friday night's win over Portland, the play of Jaylin Williams, taking pride on the defensive end, the upcoming games against Denver and more. 

A lot has happened through the first six games of February: Chet Holmgren returned to the lineup, Aaron Wiggins dropped a career-high 41 points and the team made a Thunder-record 27 threes on Monday. Paris and Nick recap the hot start to the month where OKC has won each of its games by 12 points or more.

The Thunder just passed the halfway mark of the regular season. Broadcast analyst Michael Cage joins the TBU crew to provide some thoughts on the season while Paris and Nick share some notable numbers from the offensive and defensive end. 

The Thunder radio voice, Matt Pinto, joins Paris and Nick to discuss the recent four-game road trip where the Thunder displayed resiliency and a business-like attitude while earning three wins on the East Coast. Pinto, who was recently named the 2024 Oklahoma Sports Broadcaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association, also shares some of his thoughts and memories in his 17th season with the Thunder.

Jaylin Williams joins the TBU crew to reflect on his return to action, the recent homestand, the play of his teammates, building chemistry on the court and the upcoming road trip.

As we close out year, the TBU crew shares some stats, quotes and more that caught their eye from the first 32 games of the 2024-25 season.

Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell joins the TBU crew to discuss the recent road trip, growing and adjusting to life in the NBA in his first year, the defensive mindset of the team and more.

Paris and Nick look back on last week's road trip where the Thunder put its defense on display, especially in late-game situations, and found ways to score against a variety of schemes. The TBU crew also fills you in the different NBA Cup scenarios heading into Tuesday night's game against Utah.

During the Thunder's six-game homestand, the team faced adversity and put its resilience and adaptability on display. Nick and Paris break down how the Thunder has been able to win by doubling down on its strengths and getting energy boosts from the second unit.

Paris and Nick look back on the different ways the Thunder got off to a 7-1 start in its first eight games. The TBU crew will also point out some stats that caught their eye, the disruptive team defense and some individual performances that have stood out to them.

Paris and Nick share a couple of stats and themes that caught their eyes from the Thunder's opening games. The TBU crew also tees you up for the next stretch of three games in four nights, including a west coast road trip. 

Lu Dort stops by the podcast to talk with Paris and Nick about the preseason, team chemistry and defense. Also, he's designed sports and entertainment facilities around the world, and now he's bringing his talent to Oklahoma City. Meet David Manica, the man who will lead the architecture design team for OKC's new downtown arena.

Paris and Nick are joined by Royce Young to breakdown some of their biggest themes and quotes from preseason and training camp.

The Thunder hit the road earlier this week for its first preseason game at San Antonio. Paris and Nick recap the win, tell you what caught their eyes from the game and look ahead to the next two weeks.

Paris and Nick recap a fun-filled Thunder Media Day and provide their takeaways from the first Day of Training Camp. The TBU crew also discusses a couple of quotes that stood out to them from Tuesday's post-practice media session.

Paris and Nick kick off season six of the TBU with their reactions to Sam Presti's preseason media session (his full opening statement is included in this episode) and the excitement ahead as Media Day, Training Camp and preseason games are right around the corner.

The Thunder's regular season schedule was just released by the NBA. The TBU crew gives a month-by-month breakdown of all the key dates and highlights ahead of the 2024-25 Thunder season.

In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew shares their favorite memories last season of Ousmane, Keyontae, Adam and Olivier and how they helped contribute to the OKC Blue's 2024 G League Championship.

In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew discusses the blue-collar attitude of Kenny Hustle, his ability to play significant minutes at the 5-spot, contribute efficiently in low-volume minutes his gratitude towards the organization and more.

In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew looks back on Cason's first season where he improved on and off the ball defensively, his ability to make shots, his growth, confidence, consistency, the impact he made in the playoffs and more.

In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew talks about J-Will's booming voice on defense, his on-court chemistry with Isaiah Joe, ability to facilitate, draw charges, capability from behind the arc, physicality on defense and more.

In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew reflects on the season where Aaron showcased his efficiency on offense along with an ability to hit a unique shot from deep, becoming an impact player in the playoffs, his eagerness to start working towards next season and more.

In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew looks back at the sharp-shooting season of Isaiah Joe where he also made strides on the defensive end, improved his accuracy from three, developed an ability to draw charges, expanded his role with the team and more.

In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew takes an in-depth look at Lu's menacing defense that was on full display during the playoffs, how he has refined his offensive efficiency, ability to draw offensive fouls, consistency from three, the cheers he gets from opposing fan bases and more.

In this edition of Unscripted, the TBU crew looks back on Chet's first season and his factor on both sides of the floor, along with his impact from the 3-point line, ability to space the floor, presence on defense, Rookie milestones, blocking shots without fouling, willingness to learn, resiliency and more.

In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew discusses the second-year leap from J-Dub where he took strides forward both offensively and defensively by becoming a three-level shooter and his ability to guard four to five positions, his impact on late-game situations, efficiency shooting, playmaking ability, camaraderie with his teammates and more.

In this edition of Unscripted, the TBU crew reflects on SGA's MVP-caliber season that saw him take huge leaps on the defensive end, incremental improvements across many significant statistical categories, the evolution of his game and leadership, their favorite moments of him from on and off the court and more.

Newly acquired center Isaiah Hartenstein sits down with the TBU crew to talk about expanding his game, impressions on the organization, the basketball relationship with his father, his path to OKC, the excitement level of playing in front of Thunder fans inside Paycom Center and more.

The TBU crew sits down with the Thunder's 2024 draft class of Nikola Topić, Dillon Jones and Ajay Michell to get to know more about the latest additions to the roster. Also, Nick talks 1-on-1 with guard Alex Caruso, who was acquired via trade earlier in the offseason. 

Paris and Nick break down Thunder Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti's end of season press conference where he reflected on the 2023-24 team and looks at what the organization will have to do in order to sustain future success. The TBU crew also takes a short look at what's ahead in the Thunder Basketball Universe.

The Thunder season came to a close after Game 6 at Dallas on Saturday. Paris and Nick reflect on the series, share their takeaways from Coach Daigneault and the players following their end-of-season interviews as well as what's to come during the offseason.

On top of strong defense, the Thunder put up 57 points in the second half of Game 4 in Dallas to even the series at 2-2 while taking back home-court advantage. The TBU crew recaps everything that made them look from the road games and dives into the thrilling ending of Monday night's 100-96 win.

After a 22-point win in Game 1, the Thunder fell by nine in Game 2 as the series heads to Dallas tied 1-1. Paris and Nick break down the team's defensive energy and the contributions of the second unit in Game 1.  The TBU crew also discusses the play of SGA and the variety of lineups used by the Thunder in Game 2, along with the opportunity at hand to respond on the road this weekend.

After just four games played in over three weeks, the Thunder finally hits the floor in the Western Conference Semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night at Paycom Center. The TBU crew lends some insights on the cadence, focus and vibe of the team during the last week of practice and give a preview of the matchup against the Mavericks.

The Thunder defeated the Pelicans in four games to become the youngest team in NBA history to win a playoff series. Paris and Nick break down the defensive disruption from Lu Dort, the Thunder depth on display and the shot making of Josh Giddey. The TBU crew also talks some notable stats from the series and gives a shoutout to Coach Daigneault on his NBA Coach of the Year award.

The Thunder came away with two wins inside Paycom Center to open its first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans. In Game 1, the team earned a gutsy 94-92 win in a defensive battle. In Game 2, the Thunder developed a better flow and rhythm on offense for a 124-92 victory. The TBU crew talks about the team's mindset and approach, and also what caught their eyes, from the first two games in OKC.

A lot has happened in the Thunder Basketball Universe over the last week! The Thunder wrapped up its 82-game schedule, finished No. 1 in the Western Conference and is now gearing up for the NBA Playoffs. Nick and Paris will have all the information Thunder fans need for home playoff games at Paycom Center. And while the Thunder was closing out its regular season, the OKC Blue won the G League Finals. Ousmane Deing joined the TBU crew to reflect on the Blue's run, earning the G League Finals MVP award and his time spent with the Blue this season.

Paris and Nick look back on the Thunder's back-to-back wins at home where the defense allowed only 97.0 points per game while holding the Kings and Spurs to a combined 33.9 percent from the field. The TBU crew also talks about SGA's return to the court, Josh's growth and development, and the increasing comfort level of Gordon Hayward. Plus, the crew relives their experiences from the win inside Madison Square Garden and reflects on the Thunder hitting the 55-win milestone.

Michael Cage joins Nick to recap the Thunder's 119-112 road win over the Pelicans where the team hit the 50-win mark. The guys also look back on three plays from Wednesday's home game that caught their eye. Then, Paris sits down with Josh Giddey to talk about  basketball in Australia, the fearlessness he plays with on the court, the development of his passing and rebounding, keeping a level head and more.

The voice of the Thunder Radio Network, Matt Pinto, joins Nick to talk about his journey to calling his 3,000th NBA broadcast on Wednesday. The two also talk about how the Thunder has played recently, what's in front of the team, the guidance of Coach Daigneault, the extraordinary rookie season of Chet Holmgren and the historic play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.