Oklahoma City Thunder ranks 4th in defensive rating and 3rd in opponent field goal percentage, led by Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by MVP finalist Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, have drawn national attention due to their high-scoring offense. However, their defense is equally responsible for their success, as Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort anchor an elite Thunder defense that finished fourth in the league in defensive rating and third in opponent field goal percentage. The Thunder will need to maintain this strong defense as they face the Dallas Mavericks or the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference semifinals.

May 03, 2024
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