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'We're an unstoppable force': Thunder hope defensive prowess powers playoff run

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Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 of their first -round playoff series.

The Grizzlies trailed by 29 points in the second half of the series.

Oklahoma City's stifling defense is being tested in the Western Conference semifinals.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the league's top five steals in each of the past three seasons .

The Thunder will face the Denver Nuggets in Friday 's Game 3 in Denver .

Oklahoma City's defensive dominance is the epitome of a collective effort.

The Thunder's players spread the credit amongst themselves for their defensive prowess.

Oklahoma City brought a help defender on 77% of drives this season , the fifth -highest rate in the league.

Thunder doubled on 8.0 paint touches per game, the most in the NBA .

Oklahoma City leads the league in steals, turnovers forced and points created off of turnovers.

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