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The Oklahoma City Thunder have emerged as a formidable playoff contender this season, despite their youthful roster and lack of postseason experience. Led by young stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Josh Giddey, the Thunder have compiled an impressive regular season record and boast a top-five net rating in the league. Their ability to defeat top-tier opponents and perform in clutch moments, coupled with the exceptional play of Gilgeous-Alexander, makes them a legitimate threat to win the NBA championship. However, their inexperience in the playoffs and lack of seasoned veterans could potentially hinder their aspirations.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic was named one of three finalists for the NBA MVP award for the 2023-24 season. The announcement of the winner is still TBD. Doncic led the league in scoring (33.9 points per game), assists (9.8 per game) and rebounds (9.2 per game).

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ability to move on from mistakes was crucial in the Thunder’s 94-92 win over the Pelicans in Game 1. Despite a rough shooting night, Gilgeous-Alexander hit the go-ahead jumper with 1:36 remaining and the game-winning three-point play with 32.1 seconds left. His clutch performance shows that the Thunder can rely on him in big moments, even with their lack of playoff experience.