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BoulderSooner 01-31-2013, 08:22 AM Reports Rudy Gay is headed to Toronto. Two big implications here:
1. To me this takes Memphis out of any western conference title consideration.
2. Absolutely hurts the Thunder by reducing the chances of Toronto's lottery pick being a top 6 pick (acquired by OKC).
very much disagree ... this makes Memphis better ... davis and prince .. and makes Toronto the same or worse unless gay plays much much better then he has all year
Anonymous. 01-31-2013, 10:19 AM Tonights game is on TNT @ 7pm CST.
No Gay playing tonight, he killed us earlier in the season when the Grizz dominated us.
That reminds me. Just curious: When a game's being double-covered by by Fox Sports Oklahoma and either ESPN or TNT, what do you guys do? Stick with FSOK, watch the nationals, or flip between the two?
I always watch the national coverage when possible. It's nice to get a break from Brian Davis and the corny local ads that run five times each during a game. And I especially like the Inside the NBA show on TNT. Those guys are hilarious.
TaoMaas 01-31-2013, 01:22 PM When a game's being double-covered by by Fox Sports Oklahoma and either ESPN or TNT, what do you guys do?
I watch the game on Fox because the other networks run their crowd mics too high and it makes it hard to hear the announcers. I do like the Inside the NBA crew on TNT, though, so I'll watch them at half-time.
BoulderSooner 01-31-2013, 01:27 PM That reminds me. Just curious: When a game's being double-covered by by Fox Sports Oklahoma and either ESPN or TNT, what do you guys do? Stick with FSOK, watch the nationals, or flip between the two?
I always watch the national coverage when possible. It's nice to get a break from Brian Davis and the corny local ads that run five times each during a game. And I especially like the Inside the NBA show on TNT. Those guys are hilarious.
always the national because of how bad BD and grant are
dankrutka 01-31-2013, 04:33 PM I watch the national just for a change of pace. I definitely won't miss the TNT crew's pre/half/post-game discussions. Love those guys. I also wouldn't say BD and GL are bad. They're pretty typical for homer announcers. I'm fine with them. I've certainly heard worse from other teams' announcers...
Anonymous. 01-31-2013, 04:50 PM National, I like to hear non biased perspectives and this is what the rest of the country will be watching/hearing - so it is a good feel for non homer-vision broadcasting.
SoonerBoy18 02-01-2013, 11:49 PM National, I like to hear non biased perspectives and this is what the rest of the country will be watching/hearing - so it is a good feel for non homer-vision broadcasting.
You took the words right outta my mouth! Lol
SoonerBoy18 02-01-2013, 11:53 PM ESPN and TNT not just because of the national coverage but because I love hearing the NBA theme songs it adds to the hype. the nba theme on Fox Sports drives me insane
OKCJapan 02-03-2013, 01:24 AM Tough Loss for the Thunder against Irving and the Cavaliers. It seems that during the recent road woes, the Thunder are having a real tough time making shots at the end of the game and not getting the stops needed to close out those games. They have got to find ways to turn it around on the road or they are in fear of slipping from the top of the WC and the NW division. They have shrunk to a five game lead over the Nuggets.
venture 02-03-2013, 02:31 AM Tough Loss for the Thunder against Irving and the Cavaliers. It seems that during the recent road woes, the Thunder are having a real tough time making shots at the end of the game and not getting the stops needed to close out those games. They have got to find ways to turn it around on the road or they are in fear of slipping from the top of the WC and the NW division. They have shrunk to a five game lead over the Nuggets.
They haven't been the #1 team in the west for about a week or so now. Spurs have been controlling that now.
s00nr1 02-03-2013, 08:42 AM I think we can officially say the Thunder are struggling on the road -- especially defensively. The turnovers (as usual) and lack of defensive intensity away from home are somewhat worrisome.
s00nr1 02-03-2013, 08:48 AM very much disagree ... this makes Memphis better ... davis and prince .. and makes Toronto the same or worse unless gay plays much much better then he has all year
Totally disagree with this statement. If you don't think Toronto is going to be better adding Rudy Gay to the 3 with DeRozan at the 2 you're in fairy tale land. They have a very solid Amir Johnson to replace Ed Davis at the 4 and they are playing pretty well (if you call beating the Clips by 25 "pretty well") without Bargnani.
Let's also not forget that the Griz had Shane Battier to help bring together that 2011 team during their playoff run.
Praedura 02-05-2013, 12:07 PM Since no one has mentioned it...
Thunder destroyed the Mavs last night. That is all.
:)
SoonerBoy18 02-05-2013, 08:09 PM Since no one has mentioned it...
Thunder destroyed the Mavs last night. That is all.
:)
And ever since Dallas beat us in the 2011 west finals, we have gone 10-1 against them! :)
ljbab728 02-05-2013, 09:50 PM Now if the Thunder could just figure out a way to beat the Wizards. LOL
OKCisOK4me 02-06-2013, 02:09 AM Now if the Thunder could just figure out a way to beat the Wizards. LOL
Be good to focus on Golden State tomorrow night. I'd like to see a whoopin' of 'em!
BoulderSooner 02-06-2013, 11:50 AM Totally disagree with this statement. If you don't think Toronto is going to be better adding Rudy Gay to the 3 with DeRozan at the 2 you're in fairy tale land. They have a very solid Amir Johnson to replace Ed Davis at the 4 and they are playing pretty well (if you call beating the Clips by 25 "pretty well") without Bargnani.
Let's also not forget that the Griz had Shane Battier to help bring together that 2011 team during their playoff run.
they won't be better unless like i said gay plays much metter than he has this season ..
Davis was the most efficient player in the trade .... if gay plays better they could be better ..
s00nr1 02-06-2013, 07:51 PM Have to say Reggie looks to be playing with an increased level of confidence and efficiency the past few games.....Brooks has even had him on the floor with RW on a couple occasions. Hopefully he continues to show signs of improvement.
ljbab728 02-06-2013, 09:44 PM Be good to focus on Golden State tomorrow night. I'd like to see a whoopin' of 'em!
I think they were focused and you got exactly what you wanted.
OKCisOK4me 02-07-2013, 02:09 AM I think they were focused and you got exactly what you wanted.
Yes I know. I listened. But thank you for telling me anyway ;-)
SoonerDave 02-08-2013, 08:36 AM Haven't looked at a schedule, but was wondering if anyone knew offhand how many more times OKC plays the Spurs the rest of the way out?
Can't begin to tell ya how fun it is to see the Lakers 3+/- games out of the playoffs right now... LOL
Anonymous. 02-08-2013, 08:44 AM Haven't looked at a schedule, but was wondering if anyone knew offhand how many more times OKC plays the Spurs the rest of the way out?
Can't begin to tell ya how fun it is to see the Lakers 3+/- games out of the playoffs right now... LOL
@ SA on 3/11/13
EDIT: Boulder is right, we play them on April 4 also.
Should be a pair of easy wins this weekend both against the Suns.
BoulderSooner 02-08-2013, 08:45 AM Haven't looked at a schedule, but was wondering if anyone knew offhand how many more times OKC plays the Spurs the rest of the way out?
Can't begin to tell ya how fun it is to see the Lakers 3+/- games out of the playoffs right now... LOL
Mar 11 @ San antonio
Apr 4 @ home
Teo9969 02-09-2013, 01:53 PM We sure are struggling at home lately...
Praedura 02-09-2013, 02:30 PM We sure are struggling at home lately...
21...21...31...
:)
OKCisOK4me 02-10-2013, 12:55 AM We sure are struggling at home lately...
Yeah, a lot of those seats are empty...
Teo9969 02-10-2013, 12:00 PM Yeah, a lot of those seats are empty...
I heard CHK employees now have to buy their tickets if they want to go to the game.
OKCisOK4me 02-11-2013, 01:28 AM Yeah, but that's not what I was referring to, lol.
OKCJapan 02-13-2013, 05:53 AM Anybody else concerned about the Thunder's poor showing on the road recently? Last night at Utah. Kmart did not play well and that meant loss on the road against a team that they should have beat. Shaq said one of the keys for the Thunder to stay near the top of the West and make another run at the finals, was that they must beat the teams they are supposed to beat. Still not too worried, however, I don't think the Thunder can afford to slip to 3rd or 4th in the West.
G.Walker 02-13-2013, 07:50 AM Not really, we have always had problems with teams above .500 on the road. Looking back at last night's performance we actually shot the ball better from the field percentage wise. The problem is we were only 56.5% from the free throw line on 23 attempts, and we had 20 turnovers. We also got out rebounded 38 to 26, not good, the Thunder need to step it up..and play better defense...allowing a team like Utah to score 109 points is unacceptable.
OKCJapan 02-13-2013, 02:53 PM Not really, we have always had problems with teams above .500 on the road. Looking back at last night's performance we actually shot the ball better from the field percentage wise. The problem is we were only 56.5% from the free throw line on 23 attempts, and we had 20 turnovers. We also got out rebounded 38 to 26, not good, the Thunder need to step it up..and play better defense...allowing a team like Utah to score 109 points is unacceptable.
I hear ya on that. I did not see the game nor did I look at the stat sheet that closely. However, Last season, even with 20 turns, The Thunder were able to overcome them were able to win about half of those poor performance games. Usually it was because Harden chipped in 15 or more points. The thunder have proven that they are good without Harden and Kmart has proved to be a good fit, however, He has to be more consistent.
TaoMaas 02-13-2013, 03:00 PM ...Kmart has proved to be a good fit, however, He has to be more consistent.
I don't know if you saw it, but Kmart missed Sunday's game with flu-like symptoms. He may not have been feeling that great last night.
Jim Kyle 02-13-2013, 03:26 PM I was amazed to see him in the game at all; it usually takes at least a week to get through such an illness.
OKCisOK4me 02-13-2013, 04:07 PM Yeah, at the half last night, it was stated that they shot something like 63% from the field but due to our turnovers, Utah was able to capitalize and score 17 points. Turnovers were big early in the season and they're starting to factor back in.
Also, they showed where Perk got T'd up. I didn't see him do a thing. But whatever...
Easy180 02-13-2013, 09:08 PM Also, they showed where Perk got T'd up. I didn't see him do a thing. But whatever...
Guess you weren't paying attention then...He got T'd up for excessive sweating
ljbab728 02-13-2013, 10:01 PM Should be an interesting show on OETA Thursday night. It's too bad they airing it at the same time that the Miami game is on.
OETA | #1404 "Thunder BOOM" (http://www.oeta.tv/stateline/1593-1404-qthunder-boomq.html)
OKCisOK4me 02-14-2013, 12:57 AM Guess you weren't paying attention then...He got T'd up for excessive sweating
I know right? Watching on a Vizio 47" 1080p TV too!
Anonymous. 02-14-2013, 12:08 PM Anyone going to the game tonight?
Downtown should be great with a lot of valentine goers and thunder fans. Temperatures in the upper 40s.
Hopefully it looks nice on TNT.
OKCisOK4me 02-14-2013, 12:56 PM Hopefully TNT doesn't use year old stock footage except for their close up shot of the arena.
Praedura 02-14-2013, 01:39 PM Anticipating a hard fought, exciting battle tonight.
Oh, and Heat... don't make Durant mad... or you'll reget it!
http://vlsportysexycool.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Kevin-Durant-Upset-SSC.jpg
SoonerBoy18 02-15-2013, 04:24 AM I really dont see beating the Heat this year in the finals, I never expected us to lose the way that we did. =( maybe it was refs and I am never the type of fan thats quick to blame the refs but...
Wasn't the refs. The only thing keeping the Thunder "in the game" were free throws.
Anonymous. 02-15-2013, 08:36 AM Really bad game by Thunder (exception KD [2nd half] and somewhat Russ).
And just a stellar game by MIA... I mean they had their perfect point spread over all of their key players. They are most likely the best team in the league at the moment. They seemed to be cruising by.
Maybe the All-Star break will be good for everyone on the team, including Brooks.
SoonerDave 02-15-2013, 09:26 AM At some point, I think its reasonable to just admit that MIA is better. In most any other era, the Thunder would be the talk of the league, but this is the Era of Lebron, and OKC has that as a glass ceiling. Doesn't mean OKC isn't a great team; MIA is just, well, greater. I'm not sure what piecemeal approach you might take to the Thunder that would make them more competitive - at some point, its not the schemes or alignments (as they say in football) its the schemers and alignees. Pretty hard to overcome a generational talent like Lebron James.
Praedura 02-15-2013, 09:31 AM THUD
That was the sound of my championship aspirations for the Thunder this season crashing to the ground.
:(
Anonymous. 02-15-2013, 10:18 AM THUD
That was the sound of my championship aspirations for the Thunder this season crashing to the ground.
:(
I wouldn't go that far, the team definitely turns it up for playoff time.
However, I think we may not cruise through the first couple rounds as easily as 2012.
Praedura 02-15-2013, 11:15 AM I wouldn't go that far, the team definitely turns it up for playoff time.
However, I think we may not cruise through the first couple rounds as easily as 2012.
They can turn it up all they want. I just don't see the team, as currently constructed, beating the Heat in a series.
I think our only hope is Presti pulling off some great trade and bringing a valuable veteran in for the late season/playoff run. I'm not enough of a basketball nerd to know who that might be.
OKCisOK4me 02-15-2013, 11:25 AM All that JJ Barea talk really went off a cliff for the last week and a half or so. I'm sold on a trade. I think there is a dynamic of the team that can be changed and it would need to be a perimeter change. Stay the same and we lose in the WCF, if not game 7 of a second round series.
BoulderSooner 02-15-2013, 11:43 AM All that JJ Barea talk really went off a cliff for the last week and a half or so. I'm sold on a trade. I think there is a dynamic of the team that can be changed and it would need to be a perimeter change. Stay the same and we lose in the WCF, if not game 7 of a second round series.
JJ barea doesn't change much against miami as long as brooks plays 2 bigs against miami's 1 big the thunder won't win against them the add that would help against miami is a back to the basket scorer to make them pay when they go small
OKCisOK4me 02-15-2013, 01:11 PM JJ barea doesn't change much against miami as long as brooks plays 2 bigs against miami's 1 big the thunder won't win against them the add that would help against miami is a back to the basket scorer to make them pay when they go small
So what we'd really need and he's not available is a Marc Gasol type player.
BoulderSooner 02-15-2013, 01:20 PM So what we'd really need and he's not available is a Marc Gasol type player.
millsap is on the trade block .. he would be a great get as he can play inside and out he makes 7 mil
OKCisOK4me 02-15-2013, 01:43 PM millsap is on the trade block .. he would be a great get as he can play inside and out he makes 7 mil
Now that's a definite possiblity. He always gives us trouble. I could enjoy him being a trouble maker for us!
dcsooner 02-15-2013, 05:24 PM At some point, I think its reasonable to just admit that MIA is better. In most any other era, the Thunder would be the talk of the league, but this is the Era of Lebron, and OKC has that as a glass ceiling. Doesn't mean OKC isn't a great team; MIA is just, well, greater. I'm not sure what piecemeal approach you might take to the Thunder that would make them more competitive - at some point, its not the schemes or alignments (as they say in football) its the schemers and alignees. Pretty hard to overcome a generational talent like Lebron James.
There have been several instances in sports where great individual athletes or teams have failed to win a championship because at that time in history another athlete or team was on the scene and was just better/ Reads like the current Thunder vs Miami.
Mississippi Blues 02-15-2013, 07:10 PM I agree that Miami is just better. I believe the Thunder are a close second, but Miami is simply better.
SoonerBoy18 02-17-2013, 08:06 PM After noticing how much bigger the Toyota Center is in Houston, talking in terms of square footage, I would be extremely nervous if Oklahoma City were to ever hosten an All Star game
ljbab728 02-17-2013, 08:38 PM After noticing how much bigger the Toyota Center is in Houston, talking in terms of square footage, I would be extremely nervous if Oklahoma City were to ever hosten an All Star game
I don't think there will be any cause for you to be nervous. OKC won't be hosten an All Star game any time soon.
adaniel 02-17-2013, 08:48 PM A lot of what you are seeing is in the George R. Brown convention center across the street. The Toyota Center and CHK Arena are about the same size.
But yes I agree it will be a long time before OKC hosts an all star game.
dcsooner 02-17-2013, 08:50 PM After noticing how much bigger the Toyota Center is in Houston, talking in terms of square footage, I would be extremely nervous if Oklahoma City were to ever hosten an All Star game
No need to worry, OKC is not now or even the foreseeable future in line to host an NBA all star game.
SoonerBoy18 02-17-2013, 10:35 PM No need to worry, OKC is not now or even the foreseeable future in line to host an NBA all star game.
Did I say nervous?... I meant embaressed lol. And I just wish our arena could hold at least 1,000 more people even though its impossible to get an all star game here.
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