While the Oklahoma City Thunder's historically great defense has struggled lately, Ben Pfeifer explains why there's no reason to be concerned.

Oklahoma City went on to win 137-128, thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexanders ... After the game, Thunder center Chet Holmgren was asked about Gilgeous-Alexander's performance.

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault recently said his double-big lineup featuring Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein is still a work in progress, but the early returns are encouraging.

It's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night at State Farm Arena.

Here are three things to look for when watching the Western Conference's top-seeded team for the remainder of the regular season: Upon his Feb. 7 return from a right iliac wing fracture, Chet Holmgren ... that superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should ...

as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Egan) Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, middle, dribbles between Utah ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points, Chet Holmgren had 22 points and 17 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from a stunning collapse with a game-changing blitz in the fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 129-121.