Thunder Sweep Suns, Lakers, Target Repeat Title
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- Thunder has a practice facility where every basketball, water bottle, and towel is meticulously aligned, reflecting a culture of precise control.
- Presti drives a philosophy that function follows form, aiming to create a drama‑free ecosystem that naturally yields success.
- Daigneault notes that while minutes, roster spots, and salary cap are limited, there is no limit on the investment when players join.
- Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers in the first two playoff rounds, advancing to the Western Conference finals.
- Thunder enters the Western Conference finals as the favorite to repeat as champions, the first team since the 2017‑18 Warriors to do so.
Why it matters: The Thunder’s sweep of the Suns and Lakers puts them on track to become the first team since the 2017‑18 Warriors to repeat as champions, boosting franchise value and Oklahoma City’s economy.
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