Although the Thunder have clearly been the superior team, Lakers fans and players alike have attempted to generate a discourse about Oklahoma City's perceived favor with the referees, with most of the criticism being aimed at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has been accused of flopping for calls on more than one occasion.

News 9 sports director says Oklahoma City’s success comes from defense, teamwork and discipline, not flopping or foul baiting.

The Thunder remain undefeated in their run for back-to-back titles after a game 2 win over the Lakers Thursday night.

Fans are in Scissortail Park for "Thunder Up in the Park ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Playoff fan celebration: The Thunder's 'Paint Your Ride' event lets fans decorate car windows with team-themed art during the Western Conference semifinals. Freebies and fun: First 500 cars get Thunder flags, with air fresheners, tacos, and appearances by ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a key cog in the growth of the Thunder team that fans watch night in and night out. He was originally traded to Oklahoma City in 2019, and while his dad, Vaughn