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Troubling Thunder trend tabbed as 'something to monitor' heading into preseason

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When it comes to this reigning champion OKC Thunder squad, it's hard to pinpoint any specific areas of struggle.

After all, we're talking about a team that, while dealing with widespread injury woes and, in turn, a constantly changing rotation, still managed to win 68 games last season, registered the league's highest-ever point differential, and brought home the franchise's first Larry O'Brien Trophy.

However, even with this top-flight level of success, there are objectively still factors at play that prevent them from achieving flawless status.

To Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, the biggest problem for Oklahoma City heading into the 2025-26 season is their lackluster long-range shooting under the bright lights of the playoffs.