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Laramie 01-07-2014, 11:55 PM With two of our big three out, I'm giving Utah their 12th victory. The Thunder is a shell of itself tonight.
Starting a game without Westbrook & Ibaka on top of losing Thabo during the course of the game stretched out the bench and created havoc among the second string players who loss continuity with a modified line-up.
Durant (45 min,) & Jackson (42 min.,) played quite a few minutes. Getting regrouped and ready for Denver shouldn't be that big of a task. Let's hope that Ibaka is ready for Denver and Thabo can contribute more than 20 minutes.
Give it up to Gordon Hayward (37 min.,) SG with an outstanding performance; he shot 13-16 FGM, 2-3 3PM-A, 9-13 at the charity line for 37 points. The Jazz shot 58% from the field.
Are we stressing out Kevin Durant who had a game high 48 points?
Box Score: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz - Box Score - January 07, 2014 - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=400489391)
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Anonymous. 01-08-2014, 10:03 AM Setup was perfect for a loss last night. I hope Reggie didn't turn his ankle too bad in those closing seconds.
Cannot wait for Russ to be back. And hopefully Ibaka does not spread his illness to the rest of the team.
Anonymous. 01-09-2014, 08:58 AM National TV game tonight in Denver. 9:30 CT time tip off, TNT.
Denver is on a short winning streak after losing almost every game in December.
OKCisOK4me 01-09-2014, 02:42 PM Negative. Win by one. 109 - 110
I watched the whole game, tyvm, but good try ;-)
Sounds like the radio guys are branding tonight's game as Denver's redemption game. Ibaka should be back in the line up but they don't know if he's recovered quickly from his flu like symptoms or he'll still be under the weather.
Starting a game without Westbrook & Ibaka on top of losing Thabo during the course of the game stretched out the bench and created havoc among the second string players who loss continuity with a modified line-up.
Durant (45 min,) & Jackson (42 min.,) played quite a few minutes. Getting regrouped and ready for Denver shouldn't be that big of a task. Let's hope that Ibaka is ready for Denver and Thabo can contribute more than 20 minutes.
Give it up to Gordon Hayward (37 min.,) SG with an outstanding performance; he shot 13-16 FGM, 2-3 3PM-A, 9-13 at the charity line for 37 points. The Jazz shot 58% from the field.
Are we stressing out Kevin Durant who had a game high 48 points?
Box Score: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz - Box Score - January 07, 2014 - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=400489391)
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Yo, it's like the middle of the season, I'm well aware that down the stretch this team is going to be a contender, just as they are now with everything all in a funk and I scoff at other teams fans that get all excited cause they're whooping up on the almighty Thunder but they don't even know the half of it. Again, you don't have to recap what I already know and get all defensive because I'm a pessimistic realist who knows the future is very bright for the Thunder whether it be next month, net year or seasons to follow, lol.
adaniel 01-09-2014, 03:14 PM I watched the whole game, tyvm, but good try ;-)
Yo, it's like the middle of the season, I'm well aware that down the stretch this team is going to be a contender, just as they are now with everything all in a funk and I scoff at other teams fans that get all excited cause they're whooping up on the almighty Thunder but they don't even know the half of it. Again, you don't have to recap what I already know and get all defensive because I'm a pessimistic realist who knows the future is very bright for the Thunder whether it be next month, net year or seasons to follow, lol.
Meh...haters gonna hate. Thunder are successful so they will get their detractors, its just the name of the game. And since Portland keeps losing games despite being completely healthy--they lost to the Kings Tuesday and unlike us have no excuse for it--we are still no. 2 in the West. As long as we are no worse than the 3 seed when playoff time comes we are in good shape.
blangtang 01-09-2014, 04:15 PM Out of curiosity, what does everyone expect Thunder's record to be in the regular season. Try to answer honestly. I'm genuinely curious.
Win about 3 outta 4, or 4 outta 5
maybe 62 - 20
OKCisOK4me 01-09-2014, 04:42 PM Meh...haters gonna hate. Thunder are successful so they will get their detractors, its just the name of the game. And since Portland keeps losing games despite being completely healthy--they lost to the Kings Tuesday and unlike us have no excuse for it--we are still no. 2 in the West. As long as we are no worse than the 3 seed when playoff time comes we are in good shape.
Who's hating? lol. I think you're misinterpreting my message... I'm Thunder lover thru and thru but when you're watching a game and you just know it in your heart they're gonna lose and you talk about it before it happens it doesn't mean that you're hating on the organization. It just means you know. Nothing wrong with that whatsoever.
Out of curiosity, what does everyone expect Thunder's record to be in the regular season. Try to answer honestly. I'm genuinely curious.
Refer to my post...#6 on page 1 ;-) and then post #32 on page 2 (which was a revision).
warreng88 01-09-2014, 04:58 PM Out of curiosity, what does everyone expect Thunder's record to be in the regular season. Try to answer honestly. I'm genuinely curious.
We are 27-8 right now. I will say we win 28 and be 55-27. I only say that because I think we will struggle a little without Westbrook until the All-Star break which is still 20 games away. I think we will be third in the Western conference behind Portland and SA but ahead of the Clippers as the top four and we will open in the playoffs against Houston again.
HangryHippo 01-09-2014, 05:39 PM What exactly happened that caused Westbrook to need a third surgery? Did he re-injure the same spot? Different injury? Exploratory? Poor procedure done the first time?
BlackmoreRulz 01-09-2014, 06:16 PM Too bad Russ isn't rehabbed enough to punk Rocky again tonight.
dankrutka 01-09-2014, 06:19 PM What exactly happened that caused Westbrook to need a third surgery? Did he re-injure the same spot? Different injury? Exploratory? Poor procedure done the first time?
Swelling. The second time it was because of a loose stitch from the first surgery. He just had a scope so it's not a completely new procedure. If that doesn't sound right it's because I'm not a medical doctor. ;)
If Westbrook comes back later this month, which I expect, then I'll say between 54-58 wins. If Westbrook hadn't been injured I expected between 58-64ish.
Stan Silliman 01-09-2014, 11:56 PM I said in an earlier thread and I'll say it again. We need an additional ball handling point guard.
Reggie is getting worn out and he won't be as much help in the playoffs if he re-injures his back from over playing.
Derek never was a great ball handling pass first pg, more of a shooting guard.
We need to either rent a top notch developmental league player or someone from a foreign league.
You can rent them on 10 game contracts. Since we shipped Ryan Gomes, we've got two spaces open.
I don't see what it hurts. It might help rest some guys and it might help win some games we wouldn't.
ljbab728 01-10-2014, 12:15 AM After the embarrassing performance tonight in Denver, anything would help.
OKCisOK4me 01-10-2014, 01:11 AM Those two open spaces are second round draft picks that aren't available to us until after this season. No short term relief...
Teo9969 01-10-2014, 01:25 AM It wouldn't be the end of the world to give Lamb more time on the ball, and it would be valuable experience for him as things move forward.
Even so, OKC needs to find another option for backup PG. That or even start Fisher and bring Reggie off the bench early on (~8 minute mark).
OKCisOK4me 01-10-2014, 01:51 AM I'm very impressed with Lamb. I think that look on his face that he carries is just natural. I thought at first it was a confused look but now I see it as a face that steals victory away from our opponents. He's stone cold. Definitely needs more playing time.
Bill Robertson 01-10-2014, 07:09 AM Those two open spaces are second round draft picks that aren't available to us until after this season. No short term relief...We do have two open roster spots and some money under the cap.
Anonymous. 01-10-2014, 08:41 AM Last night's game was a trash game. I don't think more than 4 plays were actually planned and executed on.
The team is broken without Russell, the only reason we have chances in games is if KD goes off for some insane amount of points.
I am glad Brooks ran with the 3rd string for the last quarter and a half last night.
Right now Lamb is shooting terribly, Thabo is back to being hesitant, Reggie is trying too hard and looks frustrated when his teammates stand around, Fisher is a mess trying to do anything but stand on the 3 point line.
The worst part about all of this, is this coming week is probably the toughest stretch in our schedule. Maybe we can at least beat the Bucks in our only Saturday home game... lol
Bill Robertson 01-10-2014, 09:34 AM Last night's game was a trash game. I don't think more than 4 plays were actually planned and executed on.
The team is broken without Russell, the only reason we have chances in games is if KD goes off for some insane amount of points.
I am glad Brooks ran with the 3rd string for the last quarter and a half last night.
Right now Lamb is shooting terribly, Thabo is back to being hesitant, Reggie is trying too hard and looks frustrated when his teammates stand around, Fisher is a mess trying to do anything but stand on the 3 point line.
The worst part about all of this, is this coming week is probably the toughest stretch in our schedule. Maybe we can at least beat the Bucks in our only Saturday home game... lolScary as it is for us Thunder fans you hit the nail squarely on the head. I hope Westbrook comes back with a completely healed knee.
Richard at Remax 01-10-2014, 11:01 AM The Thunder are playing like Buzz's girlfriend right now....WOOF!
OKCisOK4me 01-10-2014, 12:55 PM We do have two open roster spots and some money under the cap.
How did we get those two open spots?
OKCisOK4me 01-10-2014, 12:57 PM Scary as it is for us Thunder fans you hit the nail squarely on the head. I hope Westbrook comes back with a completely healed knee.
The problem with our fan base is that they expect a mythical national championship. Shouldn't confuse the two, lol.
Bill Robertson 01-10-2014, 01:00 PM How did we get those two open spots?Each team can have 15 players on the roster. We only had 14 so we had 1 open spot all along. Then Gomes wasn't replaced by a warm body so that's a second.
Teo9969 01-10-2014, 02:26 PM We do have two open roster spots and some money under the cap.
tax line and cap are not the same. We're well over the cap.
OKCisOK4me 01-10-2014, 02:41 PM Each team can have 15 players on the roster. We only had 14 so we had 1 open spot all along. Then Gomes wasn't replaced by a warm body so that's a second.
Gotcha. I was under the impression that we only have the two "picks" for the upcoming second round of the draft.
Question is, will Sam Presti fill the two spots with minimum salary players or try to bring in one player that's worth more by the trade deadline?
tax line and cap are not the same. We're well over the cap.
Do you have a link to that? I know that you can see individual salaries on ESPN.com but is there a link to that kind of info? Thanks.
Laramie 01-10-2014, 03:53 PM tax line and cap are not the same. We're well over the cap.
Here is a source on the team salary CAP:
According to NBA free agency 2013: What cap space and exceptions do teams have left? - SBNation.com (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/7/26/4549992/nba-salary-cap-2013-team-free-agency); we are well over the CAP.
OKCisOK4me 01-10-2014, 04:05 PM Here is a source on the team salary CAP:
According to NBA free agency 2013: What cap space and exceptions do teams have left? - SBNation.com (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/7/26/4549992/nba-salary-cap-2013-team-free-agency); we are well over the CAP.
I actually had a little down time and found this site which shows we're $12,000,000 over the cap:
Oklahoma City Thunder Team Payroll | Basketball-Reference.com (http://www.basketball-reference.com/contracts/OKC.html)
dankrutka 01-10-2014, 04:10 PM Gotcha. I was under the impression that we only have the two "picks" for the upcoming second round of the draft.
Question is, will Sam Presti fill the two spots with minimum salary players or try to bring in one player that's worth more by the trade deadline?
One of the picks we'll probably never actually get because it's heavily protected, but the other one we'll get at some point, but it may not be in this upcoming draft.
Laramie 01-10-2014, 06:59 PM One of the picks we'll probably never actually get because it's heavily protected, but the other one we'll get at some point, but it may not be in this upcoming draft.
"As part of the Harden trade, Oklahoma City received a first-round pick that belongs to Toronto. The Raptors sent the pick to Houston in July in exchange for point guard Kyle Lowry, and the Rockets conveyed that selection to the Thunder to acquire Harden.
The worse the Raptors do, the better that pick becomes.
But there's a catch.
There are certain conditions on which Toronto gets to retain the pick. The Raptors negotiated them into the original trade to protect themselves from relinquishing a highly coveted selection, hence the popular term “protected pick,” or “conditional pick.”
In this case, the pick is protected through the 2017 NBA Draft.
In 2013, the selection is protected from picks 1 through 3 and 15 through 30. That means the Thunder receives the pick if it's anywhere from 4 to 14."--The No. 1 reason for Thunder fans to root against the Raptors | News OK (http://newsok.com/the-no.-1-reason-for-thunder-fans-to-root-against-the-raptors/article/3726106)
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OSUMom 01-10-2014, 08:55 PM So part of the trade for Harden was a draft pick that we not get afterall? that's wacked. Do we get anything in exchange if the Raptors can take it back? Or is it just SOL?
catcherinthewry 01-10-2014, 08:58 PM "As part of the Harden trade, Oklahoma City received a first-round pick that belongs to Toronto. The Raptors sent the pick to Houston in July in exchange for point guard Kyle Lowry, and the Rockets conveyed that selection to the Thunder to acquire Harden.
The worse the Raptors do, the better that pick becomes.
But there's a catch.
There are certain conditions on which Toronto gets to retain the pick. The Raptors negotiated them into the original trade to protect themselves from relinquishing a highly coveted selection, hence the popular term “protected pick,” or “conditional pick.”
In this case, the pick is protected through the 2017 NBA Draft.
In 2013, the selection is protected from picks 1 through 3 and 15 through 30. That means the Thunder receives the pick if it's anywhere from 4 to 14."--The No. 1 reason for Thunder fans to root against the Raptors | News OK (http://newsok.com/the-no.-1-reason-for-thunder-fans-to-root-against-the-raptors/article/3726106)
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Not sure why you posted this. The Thunder drafted Steven Adams with Toronto's draft pick. I'm sure Presti was hoping for something higher than the no. 12 pick, but Toronto went on a nice run after they traded Rudy Gay and moved the pick down. Anyway, the only player I would've wanted before Adams was Olidipo. Both of them would've filled a need, but in the long run VO probably would've cost more and thus would've been harder to keep. All in all, I'm very happy with Adams.
Bill Robertson 01-11-2014, 05:43 AM tax line and cap are not the same. We're well over the cap.Right. I knew that, just used the wrong word.
OSUMom 01-11-2014, 11:00 PM Why does everyone want to hit Adams?
Laramie 01-12-2014, 07:15 AM Why does everyone want to hit Adams?
There was some excitement when Adams had that one outstanding game. Adams is in the development stages and he is a lot further along than Byron Mullens and Cole Aldrich.
Easy180 01-12-2014, 08:05 AM Last night's first quarter was probably the worst play by both teams that I have ever seen...Really turned it around in the second half and still found a way to hit the century mark
Bellaboo 01-12-2014, 11:46 AM Why does everyone want to hit Adams?
If you solely watch him, he really irritates who he's defending...a lot of physical banging going on. I guess it gets under their skin to the point they retaliate.
Bill Robertson 01-12-2014, 02:43 PM If you solely watch him, he really irritates who he's defending...a lot of physical banging going on. I guess it gets under their skin to the point they retaliate.
Yes, and that is what makes him valuable.
OSUMom 01-14-2014, 06:43 PM Talking about Adams.....
OKC Thunder: Rugby, siblings taught Steven Adams how to play tough | News OK (http://newsok.com/rugby-siblings-taught-steven-adams-how-to-play-tough/article/3923514)
OMG. His sister could probably kick Perkins all over the court if she wanted to. Wow.
And I'm not surprised he used to play Rugby. That's a special breed of crazy right there.
FSN really needs to time their commercials a bit better!
Anonymous. 01-15-2014, 08:48 AM OKC drops another last night in Memphis. No surprise there, this was Gasol's return performance.
Lamb was terrible and Obviously we didn't have Russell and we still almost won.
Got a break tonight then two tough games back-to-back with two nationally televised games. Houston tomorrow, back at home against Golden State Friday.
Finally a Friday night game in OKC, and one that shouldn't suck.
Laramie 01-15-2014, 09:49 AM ( ) Minutes played.
We have played Memphis two times in Memphis (1-1); the next two against Memphis will be in OKC.
Minutes played by Durant (41) and Jackson (39) the top scorers with 37 & 17 points. Ibaka (31) with 11 points. One area continues to stand out more than any other--FTM-A (Free Throw Made-Attempted). Free throw shooting: Memphis 22-27 81.5% Oklahoma City 16-20 80.0%
We got whistled for 7 less free-throw opportunities which gave Memphis the game. The difference in this game was 6 more made free throws; statistics for this game appeared to be even. Our rookie mistakes hopefully will be resolved.
The high volume of minutes Durant & Jackson are playing there will be turnovers on their part. Other players will need to step up.
Perkins (17) had 1-2 for 2 points and Sefolosha (19) 0-6 for 0 points Two points scored between the two of them.
http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=400489437
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Anonymous. 01-15-2014, 04:10 PM OKC has re-signed Ivy to a 10 day contract.
Could mean we see Russ back within the next couple weeks.
Teo9969 01-15-2014, 04:16 PM It's nice to grab someone who is familiar with Brooks and his system.
Laramie 01-15-2014, 07:23 PM OKC has re-signed Ivy to a 10 day contract.
Could mean we see Russ back within the next couple weeks.
Royal Ivey will be a welcome addition the Thunder; especially on defense to clog of the paint. Lately, opposing players have been walking in with layups and tear-drops scoring easy baskets.
Texas connection.
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT7Q5KEJbSYFQt7q1Tlx-FwRm_-i2nxGo4dqR7OQRvAv3vEoFPOlg Ivey played at University of Texas 200-2004.https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRQt4rv_Lnu-Z0axsOYUL4gDX3mvL8yGy0j2JOxrpMHb2Ynied2https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTqSX7q-9sQ294xsQCdgys9SHwmhK9r4uhrKSFEJUgD3cG_Uw559Q
Zwerling: Royal Ivey to the Thunder on a 10-day contract - Welcome to Loud City (http://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2014/1/15/5311882/zwerling-royal-ivey-to-the-thunder-on-a-10-day-contract)
It's nice to grab someone who is familiar with Brooks and his system.
Continuity and familiarity will play key as we beef up our roster to 15. Bringing in a mediocre outsider (affordable small market player) at this stage of the season will only increase turnovers until that player learns the various sets. Ivey is a former Thunder player who is familiar with Brooks' system and a Durant Longhorn.
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OKCisOK4me 01-15-2014, 07:38 PM Ivey is a former Thunder player who is familiar with Brooks' system and a Durant Longhorn.
I definitely thought he was formerly on our team, like two seasons ago.
dankrutka 01-15-2014, 09:44 PM It's nice to grab someone who is familiar with Brooks and his system.
I guess. He's a good teammate and all... but it would be nice to grab someone that was actually considered a NBA player by any other team in the league. There's a reason he's unemployed. He's not very good. I don't think he'll be a part of the rotation. Who's minutes would he take? I'd far rather increase Lamb or PJ3's minutes than give any to Ivey.
Richard at Remax 01-15-2014, 11:41 PM I'd rather have Daniel Gibson
dankrutka 01-16-2014, 12:53 AM I'd rather have Daniel Gibson
Agreed. If he's in any kind of shape and has his head on straight... Career 40% shooter. Exactly what we need.
ljbab728 01-16-2014, 11:20 PM It was an amazing game in Houston tonight with a Thunder win. Houston scored 73 points in the first half and 19 in the second half. That is an NBA record for difference in points between two halves. The Thunder had a good late game run for the win.
OSUMom 01-16-2014, 11:27 PM We would have stomped them again if we had played the same defense in the first half that we did in the second. But boy those 3 point marathons teams we play seem to go on always kill us.
Just the facts 01-16-2014, 11:27 PM That is the problem with relying on the 3-point shot. When you go cold you can't score. It wasn't all bad news for the Rockets though as Harden wins another 'flop of the week' award which wiped out a Fisher 3 pointer.
Laramie 01-17-2014, 12:22 AM This was clamp down defense in the second half.
The box score speaks volumes:
____1__2__3__4__ T
OKC 36--23 24 21 104
HOU 32--41 10 -9 92
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets - Box Score - January 16, 2014 - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=400489453)
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OKCisOK4me 01-17-2014, 02:40 AM The 3-point shot seems to work just fine at Grinnell.
Just the facts 01-17-2014, 07:50 AM The 3-point shot seems to work just fine at Grinnell.
...but when you go cold you still can't score. :)
ljbab728 01-17-2014, 11:23 PM WOW, only a new career high of 54 tonight for KD in a nice win over Golden State.
Mississippi Blues 01-17-2014, 11:50 PM WOW, only a new career high of 54 tonight for KD in a nice win over Golden State.
I woke up from my evening nap just in time. It was something special from the very beginning (the game, specifically KD, not my nap).
First time I've ever heard The Peake chant "MVP!" Way overdue.
OSUMom 01-18-2014, 10:47 AM First time I've ever heard The Peake chant "MVP!" Way overdue.
I've heard it before. Seems like he would miss the freethrow a lot of times when they did it.
Laramie 01-18-2014, 02:22 PM Outstanding play by the Thunder as the team appears to jell.
ESPN Box score and recap: Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder - Box Score - January 17, 2014 - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=400489465)
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dankrutka 01-18-2014, 06:08 PM First time I've ever heard The Peake chant "MVP!" Way overdue.
Darnell Mayberry has been pointing this out for a while. The OKC crowd really needs to get that MVP chant going more regularly. It happens to other players, who are far less deserving, far more.
Then again, there's not much time for any authentic crowd chants with the over-programming that the Thunder constantly pushes. Our crowd is conditioned to just wait for their next orders from organization before chanting anything... Lol.
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