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March also marked Oklahoma City’s fifth straight month with double-digit wins.
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Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points led all five Thunder starters in double figures. All-Star Jalen Williams finished with 23 points, Chet Holmgren chipped in a double-double (22 points, 11 rebounds), four assists, six blocks, and two steals, and Lu Dort added 14 points and seven rebounds.
The timing of how Ryan Ford met Mark Daigneault, to then connect Daigneault with Billy Donovan, is quite the tale.
Perhaps it’s because Boston has the defending NBA champion looking like it could contend for another title. Maybe it’s the bias of later start times and a smaller market being buried
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OKC Thunder Wire on MSNMark Daigneault wins West's March Coach of the Month awardShai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the West's Player of the Month award winner, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was named the West's March Coach of the Month award winner. He led the Thunder to a 15-1 run in that stretch.
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OKC Thunder Wire on MSNMark Daigneault calls Chet Holmgren's rhythm important but can't be forcedChet Holmgren's struggles since he returned from a hip fracture that cost him three months. It's been an up-and-down two months for the 22-year-old. He's had plenty of games where he's faded into the background or struggled to leave an impact on the offensive end.
On Tuesday, the NBA made an announcement regarding Daigneault as he was named Western Conference Coach of the Month for the month of March. He was joined by Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics who took home the honor in the Eastern Conference.
Moreover, this surge in performance highlights an impressive streak, as the Thunder have now won at least 10 games for five consecutive months. These accomplishments demonstrate the team's relentless pursuit of excellence and are a testament to the effective coaching strategies employed by Daigneault.
Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints. Josue got his start as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com. He grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media, where he is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.
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OKC Thunder Wire on MSNShai Gilgeous-Alexander praises Mark Daigneault's ascension as NBA head coachAfter Daigneault received his flowers last season when he won Coach of the Year, it's Gilgeous-Alexander's turn under the national spotlight. He's likely on his way to an MVP award as his historic 30-point campaign paired with the Thunder's historic dominance is the perfect marriage to win the prestigious trophy.