The Thunder have shown great strength in this season's playoffs, sweeping their opponents with a 4-0 overall score to advance to the Western Conference semifinals. It was the first time the Thunder had swept in the playoffs since the 2011-2012 season.
In the playoffs of the 2011-2012 season, the Thunder also defeated the Mavericks with a total score of 4-0 in the first round. They then defeated the Lakers 4-1 in the second round and the Spurs 4-2 in the Western Conference Finals. Although the Thunder lost 1-4 overall to the Heat in that year's Finals, their performance was still impressive.
At the time, the Thunder's lineup included players such as Westbrook, Harden, Durant, Ibaka, Seforosa, Perkins, Fisher and Collison. The Thunder team is known for its strong offensive firepower and defensive prowess, and their performance has also won the love and praise of many fans. The Thunder's outstanding performance in the playoffs this time has once again proved their competitiveness and strength in the game. As they advance to the Western Conference semifinals, expect them to continue their impressive performances in the upcoming matches.
It is worth mentioning that in this round of the playoffs, the Thunder showed the strength of young players. According to statistics, 99.5% of the Thunder's scores in four games came from players 25 or younger, which is the highest percentage of points scored by players aged 25 or younger in a single series in NBA history.
It's worth mentioning that the other 0.5% of the Thunder's points in this round came from Kenrich Williams. He scored two points in the first game against the Pelicans, which is a small percentage but also fully reflects the characteristics of the Thunder team with all the strengths.
In addition to their overall scoring performances, the Thunder have a number of young players who have made breakthroughs in individual performances. According to statistics, seven players, including Chet, Giddey, Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams, and Carson Wallace, swept their opponents in their first playoff game in their careers, a result that also set a new NBA record.
These young players have shown the spirit of a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers in the playoffs, and they have been aggressive and brave in the game, making an important contribution to the Thunder's victory. Their outstanding performance not only proved their strength, but also injected new vitality into the future development of the Thunder team.