{"id":145126,"date":"2025-06-17T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T12:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=145126"},"modified":"2025-06-17T06:56:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T10:56:13","slug":"the-dorture-chamber-strikes-in-the-nba-finals-with-new-victim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/06\/17\/the-dorture-chamber-strikes-in-the-nba-finals-with-new-victim\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dorture Chamber Strikes in the NBA Finals with New Victim"},"content":{"rendered":"

The spotlight of Game 5<\/a> was shining down on Jalen Williams<\/a> and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/a>‘s performances. However, it cannot be denied that the Dorture Chamber played a huge role in the victory. Luguentz Dort<\/a> has taken himself to an elevated status on the big stage with his two-way impact. And it is safe to say he will be in for another strong performance heading into Game 6 of the NBA Finals.<\/p>\n

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Jun 16, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives to the basket past Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the second quarter in game five of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

All the stars are battling hard, but who’s to say that Dort isn’t fighting harder than everyone else? The Dorture Chamber has shined in shutting down Tyrese Haliburton<\/a> to help the Oklahoma City Thunder take a 3-2 lead in the 2025 NBA Finals. It is a performance often overlooked by many people, but Dort deserves his flowers at this point.<\/p>\n

The Dorture Chamber Strikes in the NBA Finals with New Victim<\/h2>\n

The NBA Finals is a stage demanding elite performances from all players<\/a>. There is no room for crucial mistakes as they are magnified. Mistakes have been few and far between for Dort, who has been sensational in the biggest stage of his career. While he may not be making the flashiest of plays, he is certainly impacting the game for the Thunder in many ways.<\/p>\n

Dort’s Tough Assignment on Haliburton<\/h3>\n

Dort is such a gifted defender, no questions asked. But the way he delivers for Oklahoma City is on another level at this point. Finally named First Team All-Defense this season, Dort has made himself available when needed – especially in locking down the stars of the opposing team. That’s how he got the moniker “The Dorture Chamber<\/a>“. He puts his opponents in a blender while on defense and makes the rest of their night rough.<\/p>\n

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Lu Dort named to 2024-25 @Kia<\/a> NBA All-Defensive First Team \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/gjlKKcJ0dQ<\/a><\/p>\n

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) May 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n