In this episode of Thunder Thursday, John W Snyder discusses the Oklahoma City Thunder's performance as they head into the semifinals of the NBA Cup. He highlights their impressive stats, particularly in defense and steals, while also addressing ongoing challenges with rebounding. The conversation emphasizes the potential of the Thunder, especially with the return of key players like Chet Holmgren.
Takeaways
Oklahoma City Thunder is in the semifinals of the NBA Cup.
The Thunder have the highest steals per game this season.
Defensive rating for the Thunder is currently number one.
Thunder leads the league in turnover differential.
The team's defensive performance is historically significant.
Rebounding remains a critical issue for the Thunder.
Isaiah Hartenstein's presence improves rebounding stats.
The Thunder's defensive pressure has been effective this season.
Oklahoma City is performing well without Chet Holmgren.
The potential for the Thunder to be even stronger with a healthy roster.
