The end of the season for the OKC Thunder came on Friday, April 14 with a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Sports Illustrated) While the team may not have made the playoffs, former OKC Thunder players are competing in the 2023 NBA playoffs. (Yahoo Sports) One player who suffered an injury earlier in the season was Chet Holmgren. He provided an injury update during his exit interview about his season-ending Lisfranc injury. (OKC Thunder Wire)
Looking back at the April 14 game, the Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds were in favor of the Timberwolves, according to SportsLine’s computer model. (CBS Sports) Earlier in the week, the Thunder played against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 12, 2023, resulting in a win for the Thunder. (NBA.com)
While the Thunder may not have made the playoffs this year, young players like Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took control of the season, leading in all traditional stats and being catalysts for the team’s successful season. (Sports Illustrated) Despite the loss to the Timberwolves, player grades show that the Thunder put in effort until the end of the season. (OKC Thunder Wire)
Looking ahead, the draft picture becomes more clear for the Thunder after the end of the season. (Sports Illustrated) With recent success and promising young players, the OKC Thunder look forward to future seasons and the opportunity to make the playoffs once again.
