Thunder Basketball Universe

Thunder radio announcer Matt Pinto joins Paris and Nick to recap the Thunder’s seven-game homestead where the team won four of its last five games and held the fifth-best defensive rating in the league during that stretch. The trio also talks about the continued evolution of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Thunder TV analyst Michael Cage joins Paris and Nick to look back on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's buzzer-beating game winner over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The crew also looks back at the total team effort given in the Thunder's last two wins. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

The Thunder started off the month of December with five games on the road before its seven-game homestand. The TBU crew talks about the development and growth during the 11 days away from home and also about what's to come in the coming weeks at home. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

Jalen Williams sits down with the TBU crew to discuss the resiliency and mentality of the team during multiple come-back wins in recent games. J-Dub also talks about his early experiences in the league after winning the Thunder's fifth of the last six Rookie of the Month awards. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Paris and Nick recap a busy week in the Thunder universe that saw two overtime games and a 20-point comeback win over the Spurs. Also, during Native American Heritage Month, the Oklahoman actors who play Cheese and Daniel in Reservation Dogs dropped by the pod to discuss the show’s treatment of issues within the Native American community. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Mike Muscala joins the podcast to relive the eventful road trip from last week that included four road games and a trip to the White House. Musky also talks about the different guys who have stepped up for the Thunder and the leadership of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. And in the spirit of the holiday week, Mike, Paris and Nick take part in a Thanksgiving meal draft. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Work. 

The Thunder faced off against four Eastern Conference teams in the past week. The TBU Crew breaks down the home win over Toronto, the two road wins against New York and Washington, and the battle at Boston. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Paris and Nick look back on a wild night at Paycom Center, where the Thunder overcame another large deficit in the final minutes to force two overtimes against the Bucks. The TBU crew is also joined by the author of Canyon Dreams: A Basketball Season on the Navajo Nation, Michael Powell, to discuss the meaning and importance of Rez Ball in the Navajo Nation, along with his background that led him to writing the book. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

The Thunder followed up its come-from-behind win at Dallas with one over Orlando, and then nearly pulled out another against Denver. Paris and Nick breakdown those games and take a look at the mid-range efficiency from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Also, Public Information Officer, Oklahoma State Election Board Misha Mohr joins the show to share everything Oklahomans need to know about the upcoming elections happening now through Tuesday, Nov. 8. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Paris and Nick recap the last three games for the Thunder where the team topped the Clippers in back-to-back games and then closed regulation on an 18-2 run in Dallas before coming away with a 117-111 overtime win. The TBU crew also shares and debates their favorite Halloween candy. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.