Oklahoma City has been one of the league’s best teams as the halfway mark on the season approaches, and it seems like they’ll only get better down the stretch.

Jalen Williams, who attempted nine shots in the paint, never made it to the free-throw line. OKC's 105-99 win over the Magic was the boiling point.

So Williams’ 33 points on 12-of-25 shooting mattered, more specifically his fourth-quarter rampage. But his effort, uncommon for a young player fresh off the unrecognizable performance he’d had in Orlando, pushed OKC over the top.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have grown frustrated with the officials this season as Mark Daigneault speaks out on the lack of calls for OKC Thunder swingman Jalen Williams.

LAS VEGAS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paused to consider the possibilities. His dark sunglasses covered his eyes, but the way his head shook and lips smirked suggested he is impressed with the future he envisions for his Oklahoma City Thunder co-star.

After all the glitz and glamour, the Oklahoma City Thunder ended their 2024 NBA Cup run with a dud. They lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the finals and only mustered 81 points. The good news is the 83rd game doesn't count toward the standings.

Those who step into those OKC Thunder film sessions witness a pair who’ve grown comfortable with viewing themselves through an uncomfortable lens.