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Thunder's Dynasty Built on Controversy | Oklahoma City Thunder News
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The Oklahoma City Thunder’s stunning NBA championship run—led by GM Sam Presti and superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander—has sparked a firestorm over their physical, aggressive style of play. Critics, including former player Dennis Schroder and opposing stars like Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks, accuse the team of exploiting the refs, drawing calls with questionable contact. While they swept the Lakers and dominated early playoff rounds, the Spurs matched their intensity in the Western Conference Finals, forcing a Game Seven and exposing their tactics. Now, the league is watching closely as questions mount: Is this savvy strategy—or just dirty play?
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