Through two games of the Western Conference finals, the toxicity of the Thunder’s all-time defense has bubbled for the Timberwolves.

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The story of these NBA playoffs has been the league's newfound and designed parity, and for good reason. The margins in this postseason field have felt virtually nonexistent. Seeds have hardly mattered,

Melissa Griggs Hendricks and her assistant, Candace Chao, have painted OKC Thunder window art at more than 100 locations since the end of April.

This is why the Thunder craved Caruso — for his championship experience and obviously for his dogged defensive mentality. He’s now the first guard off the bench in most situations, and his value soared in the semifinals when he was asked to help check Nikola Jokić, of all people.

During his time suiting up for the Sonics, Fleming wore only jersey No. 30 and put up 2.0 points and 1.5 rebounds per game.

Goldstein often travels from game to game, often watching different NBA series during the playoffs. See some of his best looks.

There is someone who the Oklahoma City Thunder simply cannot stop. They simultaneously send multiple players — sometimes about half the roster, it seems — to try and derail him.