Recap: What happened at OKC Thunder's Thursday, Apr. 16 practice

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Ponytail Dub pic.twitter.com/CKBzyGZ72k

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SGA on going back-to-back: “It’s a cool opportunity. I think going through last year and realizing that’s so far down the line. So many things have to happen before we get to the Finals-clinching game.” pic.twitter.com/3F4mg8FnuA

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SGA on this week off during the play-in: “Has a training camp flow. Get into shape. Get into rhythm.” pic.twitter.com/0TulYuq5SW

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SGA on physically preparing for the playoffs: “You just gotta win and chip away at it. Hopefully you build enough muscles… That’s what the regular season and summer is for me. Making sure my body is right.” pic.twitter.com/TRjzJnJkPC

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Chet Holmgren on his upcoming playoff run: “I’m extremely excited. Last year was very challenging. I don’t think I felt the best physically. I feel really good right now.” pic.twitter.com/kulWpu3O11

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Chet Holmgren on going back-to-back: “The goal is always to win the last game of the season.” pic.twitter.com/PXRLPhCZUw

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Chet Holmgren on separating last year’s title run from this year’s playoffs: “You have to try and carry over the experiences that you learn from. But you can't carry over the result. The result means absolutely nothing.” pic.twitter.com/qzEf7SGVcO

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Chet Holmgren on making an All-Defense Team: “Individual awards are great. I think they're around to reward players for the hard work that they put in… I’d be lying if I said I didn't want to earn something like that. But at the end of the day, my focus is on our team.” pic.twitter.com/sxbSCsRg4x

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Cason Wallace on Ajay Mitchell: “He's definitely an underrated defender. He can switch on the main guys. We have confidence in him knowing that he’s gonna do the job. Whenever he's on the defensive end, we don't have to worry too much.” pic.twitter.com/b5PrFokG30

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Cason Wallace on attending the WNBA draft to support Kiki Rice: “A lot of fun. Just seeing my lady get drafted, her and her family have fun.” pic.twitter.com/YmFWR6YKdy

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