Through Round 1, Williams passed every test with flying colors. This is the version the Thunder will need for the rest of the playoffs. When Gilgeous-Alexander struggled, his All-Star teammate picked up the slack and won his bench lineups against the Grizzlies. Just fantastic all around.

The OKC Thunder will face either the Denver Nuggets or the Los Angeles Clippers in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Meet reporters Joel Lorenzi, Justin Martinez, Joe Mussatto, Jenni Carlson and editor Jeff Patterson, the team helping tell the story about the Oklahoma City Thunder's rise in the NBA.