Across the NBA, there are few defenders with the reputation that Luguentz Dort has built up over the last five seasons. Hailed as one of the league's premier lo

The Thunder should root for the Rockets to advance. Their recent loss to them is mostly the motivation for that. Plus, Houston is near OKC in the standings. An NBA Cup win will give it more breathing room. It'd also be a nice palate cleanser from OKC's most annoying loss.

Alexander’s superstar sins were forgiven.  Just days after the Thunder guard was stunned by the Pelicans in Saturday’s second half, Gilgeous-Alexander's mistakes and mortality were washed away.