Analyst · #23

Darius Butler

NBA

ESPN

@DariusJButler

TakeScoreD#23

Analyst · #23

Darius
Butler

ESPN · NBA · @DariusJButler

TakeScore

ranked #23 overall.

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THE HIGHLIGHT REELbest, worst, and most recent take — at a glance.

BEST TAKEMAY 27, 2026

DWRONG

“"I'm a huge fan of SGA..I think the Thunder are gonna finish this series in six games" ~”

The Thunder did not close out the series in Game 6. Instead, the Spurs won Game 6 by a dominant 118-91 margin, forcing a decisive Game 7. As of May 29, 2026, the Western Conference Finals is tied 3-3, with Game 7 scheduled for Saturday night in Oklahoma City. The Thunder winning the series in exactly six games is now impossible.

WORST TAKEMAY 27, 2026

DWRONG

“"I'm a huge fan of SGA..I think the Thunder are gonna finish this series in six games" ~”

MOST RECENTSEP 17, 2026

–PENDING

“Brandin Cooks is gonna be a Buffalo Bill by Sunday.”

Awaiting result — this take gets a grade once it resolves.