Outscoring the Heat in Miami by 35 points after being down 22 - 4 is just an amazing statistic.

As one of my brothers messaged me following the third quarter, "It's over because the Fat Lady is singing 'Moon over Miami." My reply, more like the 'Fat Lady' just MOONED MIAMI...


Oklahoma City Thunder 112 Miami Heat 95


All seriousness, this was a very complete overall team effort and the best quick comeback the Thunder has performed against a top level NBA team. The Heat appeared to have blown a gasket in the middle of the second quarter.


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I am speaking in regards to us here in OK.


Great win tonight, OKC was fire beyond the 3 point line. Fisher really steps up in big games, he must be bored in the regular season filler games... lol

I know, right? 5-5 from 3pt line. Impressive!

Chris Bosh is definitely Jar-Jar Binks.

And the headline on NBA.com is..... King Kevin Smokes Heat.

King Kevin. LOL

It's much too early to count out the Spurs but, after a home loss tonight to Chicago, they have lost 3 in a row and seem to be reeling. Maybe this is the year that age starts to catch up to them.

It's time to make soylent green out of the old teams! That was a pretty win tonight.

It's much too early to count out the Spurs but, after a home loss tonight to Chicago, they have lost 3 in a row and seem to be reeling. Maybe this is the year that age starts to catch up to them.

The Spurs are done…They are both injury-plagued and pacing themselves for the playoffs…but they have no answer for the Thunder, and I don't think they'll have much of an answer for the Clips and potentially even Houston, should they meet either of those teams in the playoffs. If they make the WCF, it will take a lot of work. But once they are there, they'll lose to OKC in 5 or 6.

:evilsmile Beat the Heat!


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We still have a date with the Heat in OKC. A win here against Miami will certainly get into that team's head. Can you imagine blowing an 18-point lead in a marquee matchup at home especially when you came out and set the tone and quickly had the Thunder on their backs?

Our last encounter with the Heat in Miami will be in their heads. If Miami get a lead--they know we will be back kicking, clawing and scratching our way back into the game; that can be mentally draining. If Miami gets behind; they know it could lead to an embarrassing disaster...


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The Thunder has knocked off some quality teams of late and without Westbrook; Houston, Golden State, Portland, San Antonio, Atlanta & Miami have all went down.

It won't be a challenge to work Westbrook back into this lineup. Reggie now has valuable experience working with the starting line-up and the reserves. Brooks also has the option of going with any three-guard combination (Westbrook, Jackson, Sefolosha/Fisher). Taking Perkins out of the game and getting away from that grit & grind game took Miami away from their game--smart move by Coach Scott Brooks.

There's still work to do in Brooklyn, Toronto and Portland...


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I can't stop saying this out loud... I loved last night's game. Man, what a performance and the best time in the season for it.

Being that you live in a suburb of Seattle now, can you say with honesty that a majority of people really do hate OKC up there or are there a lot of closet fans? Is it hard to wear your colors? :wink:

It was kind of like watching the Sugar Bowl. I expected us to lose and I was just hoping we would keep the score respectable. After our 21-4 start I was worried we were going to get blown out and from that minute onward the game just got better and better. It was so fun I actually rewatched it and then watched about 2/3 of the midnight replay.

The Thunder has knocked off some quality teams of late and without Westbrook; Houston, Golden State, Portland, San Antonio, Atlanta & Miami have all went down.

Rumors - or more accurately wishful NY dreaming - have begun. I wonder if the Thunder would do this..... (I hope not because Westbrook adds another dimension to the team.) I wonder what level the team would reach with a fast big man at the 5, but Chandler's injury history is discomforting. But most people were sure Harden would still be here too so you never know.

Y! SPORTS - A Realistic Trade for Russell Westbrook That Would Save the New York Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/realistic-trade-russell-westbrook-save-york-knicks-163000701--nba.html)

Lol I don't understand how Yahoo! can possibly allow someone to write an article such as that and still be considered credible. There is less than 0% chance of that happening.

It was kind of like watching the Sugar Bowl. I expected us to lose and I was just hoping we would keep the score respectable. After our 21-4 start I was worried we were going to get blown out and from that minute onward the game just got better and better. It was so fun I actually rewatched it and then watched about 2/3 of the midnight replay.

I am so glad to hear I wasn't the only one to do that.:cool:

Lol I don't understand how Yahoo! can possibly allow someone to write an article such as that and still be considered credible. There is less than 0% chance of that happening.

They don't drug test bloggers.

First suburb of Seattle? I live in Seattle proper. The Space needle is like right there. Look up Queen Anne neighborhood on a map. :)

Well, thank god you live in Seattle proper. I thought you had been talking about possibly living outside of proper....FWEW! :tongue:

Lol! How could you possibly think I would ever...

I'm kidding. I think you probably just recall me mentioning that I live in a technically 'sub-urban' neighborhood. In that, it isn't all 2-3+ story, mixed use buildings. A nice mix of T3 & T4.

Anyway, way off topic. :)

It's all good. My last post was in jest as well.

Off topic? Supersonic!

Supersonic!

Supersonic boom sounds a lot like Thunder.

Rumors - or more accurately wishful NY dreaming - have begun. I wonder if the Thunder would do this..... (I hope not because Westbrook adds another dimension to the team.) I wonder what level the team would reach with a fast big man at the 5, but Chandler's injury history is discomforting. But most people were sure Harden would still be here too so you never know.

Y! SPORTS - A Realistic Trade for Russell Westbrook That Would Save the New York Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/realistic-trade-russell-westbrook-save-york-knicks-163000701--nba.html)

I don't even have to read the article to know this is the dumbest idea ever. Why in a million years would the Thunder ever do this? There are so many things wrong with this idea I don't even know where to begin.

on edit - crap, I read it but stopped right here...


Rather, there is a realistic trade possibility that would both catapult the Thunder into the driver's seat in the Western Conference

Umm, the Thunder ARE in the drivers seat OF THE ENTIRE LEAGUE. No catapulting necessary.

I don't even have to read the article to know this is the dumbest idea ever. Why in a million years would the Thunder ever do this? There are so many things wrong with this idea I don't even know where to begin.

They wouldn't if sanity rules. Hence the NYC dreaming.... but Channel 9 said something about Brooklyn making a run at Russ when he hits the free agent market. I hope Sam Presti is knocking on his door at midnight when he is eligible.

They wouldn't if sanity rules. Hence the NYC dreaming.... but Channel 9 said something about Brooklyn making a run at Russ when he hits the free agent market. I hope Sam Presti is knocking on his door at midnight when he is eligible.

That will be in 2017.

I might trade Perk for Chandler though... and I like what Perk brings in certain situations. But Chandler's speed fits the Thunder's best style of play if he could stay healthy. I have no idea what Chandler's contract is like though.

OMG, I just heard Charles Barkley say that the Thunder are by far the best team in the West. He like us, he really, really likes us. LOL

OMG, I just heard Charles Barkley say that the Thunder are by far the best team in the West. He like us, he really, really likes us. LOL

Yeah, talk about a 180. He even goes out of his way at times to mention that Oklahoma City is a "great city." He's visited now several times. He learned. There is redemption. I'm glad because I really like Charles Barkley - far and away the best TV NBA analyst there is.

I might trade Perk for Chandler though... and I like what Perk brings in certain situations. But Chandler's speed fits the Thunder's best style of play if he could stay healthy. I have no idea what Chandler's contract is like though.

near max…$14+M, or +$5M over Perkins.

The funny part about this trade is how much age is ignored. A 31 year old Chandler, a 29 year old Felton for a 25 year old Westbrook? Chandler is past his prime now, and Felton never had much of a Prime to speak of. Westbrook will start his 3 to 5 year Prime next season. Iman Shumpert is a nice role player…

The other thing that people ignore in all these discussions about Free Agency is that in 2016, if Durant walks away, he leaves the franchise in Westbrook's hands for a year. Westbrook may not be a Top 2 player…but he's got a lot of potential yet and Durant would be risking his legacy as the most important player in Thunder history if he leaves the keys in Westbrook's hand, and Westbrook brings home (a) championship(s). OKC could still put together a contending team with Westbrook at the helm.

Not that a player who could realistically vie for Greatest of All Time is going to care about his legacy with one franchise over his legacy in the pantheon of NBA greats, but I think it will make an impact in his thought process, and I think, just enough impact to keep him here.

So because their contracts are a year apart, if either one is going to leave, he will have to leave the other behind (unless they both leave, and that would just suck).

And seriously…Assuming everyone stays healthy for the playoffs this year and next year, does anyone really think that another team is going to put it together and challenge OKC next season when Lamb, Reggie, and Adams have all put a deep post-season run under their belt? Adams and Lamb in particular, will grow by leaps and bounds over the next 18 months. Couple that with an Ibaka who still has a lot of growth potential. Compare that to an aging Miami roster.

I think if Miami can find a way to turn it on in April that they will find their way into the Finals this season. Should OKC meet Miami, I think it's a 50/50 toss-up, and OKC will likely have home-court advantage. The following season, with even more miles on Wade and other Miami contributors (some of whom will not even rejoin the squad), I think that changes to a 75/25 advantage Thunder, and Miami likely doesn't even make it to the Finals over a young and improving Indiana squad.

Unless Lebron joins up with another, younger All-Star cast, this is Miami's last hurrah. And I just don't see the pieces moving around the league to compete with a team that has two Top 5 players + a host of high-quality role-players.

If OKC brings home at least one ship this season, or next - Durant will sign with OKC again, book it!

The Lakers have already been talking about trying to get Kobe to team up with LeBron or Carmelo after they are done being fully committed to their respective teams this year. Melo has one more year as a player option and LBJ has two more player option years. Gasol is a FA after this year so that would free up a lot of money for them (like it's a problem).

Yeah, talk about a 180. He even goes out of his way at times to mention that Oklahoma City is a "great city." He's visited now several times. He learned. There is redemption. I'm glad because I really like Charles Barkley - far and away the best TV NBA analyst there is.

Charles Barkley found something in OKC he likes besides the city itself. He hasn't made return visits to get a heart scan.


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Charles Barkley found something in OKC he likes besides the city itself. He hasn't made return visits to get a heart scan.

Huh? I think I missed something.

Thunder straight up making a mockery of the Nets. Sucks that we lost to these guys at home.

Thunder straight up making a mockery of the Nets. Sucks that we lost to these guys at home.

I didn't see that game because I was in NOLA watching the Sooners upset the Crimson Tide in the Sugar Bowl. We were up by 20 in that game and somehow blew it, right?

Continued TEAM EFFORT tonight by the Thunder!

This was one of those behind the barn beatings with a Grandma's size hickory stick:



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T E A M !


There's no I in T-E-A-M. Good decision by Scott Brooks not to concern himself with Durant's 30-point plus game streak; keep our eye on the


GRAND PRIZE.


Durant will continue to catalogue the record books.


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Another amazing stat from tonight's game is that the Nets had a total of 17 rebounds which is an NBA record for the fewest.

Thunder at Nets - January 31, 2014 - Game Preview, Play by Play, Scores and Recap on NBA.com (http://www.nba.com/games/20140131/OKCBKN/gameinfo.html?ls=slt)


"Man, I'm glad that's over with. I'd much rather take the win, that's my type of game. Just playing how the game is played; if they double, make the pas. Just play easy, I wasn't trying to force anything. That streak was good while it lasted but that was the least of my concerns."
-- Durant


Figured this would be his attitude. Would have been fun to see how long he could keep doing it, but if he would rather the streak be over, then so be it. Everyone knows he could have gotten 30 tonight.

Interesting comments on KD and his future from NBC Sports.

Kevin Durant sings praises of OKC, sounds like a guy who wants to stay put | ProBasketballTalk (http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/31/kevin-durant-sings-praises-of-okc-sounds-like-a-guy-who-wants-to-stay-put/related/)



Thursday we told you the Brooklyn Nets planned to go hard at Kevin Durant in 2016 when he can become a free agent. They will not be alone — it is likely the Knicks, Lakers and a host of other teams that could have cap space that year will be lined up at Durant’s door.

That doesn’t mean he’s leaving. Every time he speaks publicly he sounds like a guy who likes it in Oklahoma City and doesn’t want to bolt.

Like what he said on Spike Lee’s new SiriusXM NBA Radio show “Spike Lee’s Best Seat in the House”

“I love playing there. The city fits me. I’m one of those guys that just likes to chill. That’s exactly how the town is. The people are supportive. The fans are there all the time at the games. Every game feels like it’s a sellout. They just support us so much.”


First, it is impossible to say what Durant will be thinking in 2016 — Durant doesn’t know what he will be thinking in 2016. He gets max money anywhere, he’s the level of international star who doesn’t get a big boost in endorsement deals in a big city because everyone is knocking on his door already. He can base his choice on where he wants to live and where he can win titles, with the latter part of that holding a lot of sway.

If I were to bet I would bet he stays put in Oklahoma City. If they have Russell Westbrook under contract, Serge Ibaka under contract and some good role players around them this is a core that can compete for a title. They’ve been to one Finals and they are contenders this season. If they remain contenders, Oklahoma City can offer the most money guaranteed, and he likes living there, why is it again he’s going to bolt?

Thunder at Nets - January 31, 2014 - Game Preview, Play by Play, Scores and Recap on NBA.com (http://www.nba.com/games/20140131/OKCBKN/gameinfo.html?ls=slt)


"Man, I'm glad that's over with. I'd much rather take the win, that's my type of game. Just playing how the game is played; if they double, make the pas. Just play easy, I wasn't trying to force anything. That streak was good while it lasted but that was the least of my concerns."
-- Durant


Figured this would be his attitude. Would have been fun to see how long he could keep doing it, but if he would rather the streak be over, then so be it. Everyone knows he could have gotten 30 tonight.

One thing they mentioned on the in studio post game radio show, the fact that he scored less than 30 on his best shooting night, percentage wise. But hell, I'd rather have him healthy for tonight's game than risk getting 30 and/or being injured in the process. We have an issue winning at Washington so we need everyone as fresh as possible.

Earlier in the season I figured the Thunder would make some kind of move before the trade deadline with them having a little bit of cap flexibility they have with the trade exemptions they got for Maynor and Martin, today I don't see any reason for them to. I'd be afraid to disrupt the chemistry this team has now, plus I don't see where there would be minutes for anyone else.

Yea it's funny how a month ago when Russ went down people were in a fury trying to look for a PG to fill in.

Now we are on a 10 game win streak, including some good teams, and all is quiet on trade front.

The greatness this team is going to get to once Russ is back is somewhat frightening to me as a fan. I cannot imagine being another team looking at us, especially in the West.

We are also privileged to be able to witness one of the greatest players ever to play hitting his stride. Sometimes I think OKC should collectively pinch ourselves to be sure this is real.

Yea it's funny how a month ago when Russ went down people were in a fury trying to look for a PG to fill in.

Now we are on a 10 game win streak, including some good teams, and all is quiet on trade front.

The greatness this team is going to get to once Russ is back is somewhat frightening to me as a fan. I cannot imagine being another team looking at us, especially in the West.

Including some good teams?! That was the hardest 10 - 12 game stretch we'll face all season! And we lit it up!

I think anybody who was clamoring for a trade just didn't pay enough attention to how good this team was with Westbrook in the lineup. We were 18-4, which is .818. The last team to finish with a record better than that was the 69-win '95/'96 Bulls…That's almost 20 years ago…(DAL and LAL had 67-win .817 seasons in the mid-00s and late-90s respectively.)

I thought the 10-day contract for Royal was the only thing OKC needed to do, and that ended up being a waste of money.

I've been really excited to see PJIII get time in all this, and he's making some strides on the defensive end…hopefully enough to provide reasonable defense on Lebron should we make and face them in the finals.

If OKC can find a way to defend Miami when Lebron is operating out of the post, then the only thing that will keep OKC from winning it all this year is OKC/Injuries.

I think we do need to prepare ourselves for a bit of a rough patch once Westbrook is back in the line up. Might take a few games to get everyone back into the rhythm of having him on the court, just like it did when we lost him (again). But once it meshes and I know it will, look out.

The Thunder had their usual stinker in Washington. Oh well.

What is it about the Wizards? I just don't get it.

I wasn't expecting a victory either. The back to back game theory is an excuse. We just have issues against the Wizards plain and simple.

The Thunder has played seven road games out of eleven since our last away game @Houston on January 16. Quality wins have been achieved against @Houston, Golden State, Portland, @San Antonio, Atlanta and @Miami. Brooklyn had won five of six upon losing 120-95 to the Thunder.

This has been a challenge for a team without a full roster minus one of its top point production players. Westbrook's return will require adjustments, you'd want to think that they will limit his playing minutes.


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The Thunder has played seven road games out of eleven since our last away game @Houston on January 16. Quality wins have been achieved against @Houston, Golden State, Portland, @San Antonio, Atlanta and @Miami. Brooklyn had won five of six upon losing 120-95 to the Thunder.

This has been a challenge for a team without a full roster minus one of its top point production players. Westbrook's return will require adjustments, you'd want to think that they will limit his playing minutes.


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Not withstanding your facts that are already well known, our Thunder still have an issue playing at Washington and winning, lol.

It's just one of those flukey things. The Thunder never seem to play the Wizards well. I'm not concerned though. I actually think it's kind of funny. Luckily we won't have to face them in the playoffs, haha.

Wizards are capable of casting spells.

if I had $10 Million to wast like Meriwhether, I'd still pick Miami to win the NBA Finals this year. Don't know what it is but Drama Queen James just kicks it into high gear during the playoffs. I hope I'm wrong and I would the Thunder to win it all this year but I gotta stick with the two time defending champion.

Well that was a weird game.

Lost to a buzzer dunk.. lol

And now the "Magic" won. Teams with magical names effects us like they do Superman. Russ will come back and we are going to do better.

I'm surprised that Monkeesfan hasn't found someone way to get unbanned to gloat about the Magic's win. :)

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if I had $10 Million to wast like Meriwhether, I'd still pick Miami to win the NBA Finals this year. Don't know what it is but Drama Queen James just kicks it into high gear during the playoffs. I hope I'm wrong and I would the Thunder to win it all this year but I gotta stick with the two time defending champion.

I don't think it's going to be easy for Drama Queen James to kick it in high gear; he's having to put too much on his own shoulders. Indiana made a great move by picking up Greyhound's move frequent traveler (Andrew Bynum) from Miami's reach. A decent bargain at $1 million; if you can handle all the baggage that goes with him.


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The South's Grand Prize in College Football went down in 2014; now it's time Miami's big three dynasty to a douche.


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I wasn't expecting a victory either. The back to back game theory is an excuse. We just have issues against the Wizards plain and simple.

They beat us at four positions - Nene, Gortat, Beal and John Wall - are equal to or better than the guys across the lane - Perkins, Ibaka, Thabo and Jackson. It's early in the year and
Washington is not resting their big guns to the degree we are so when the legs aren't tired (first half of the season) they play their starters longer. We beat them off the bench but
they don't use their bench so it amounts to them selling out early which might cost them down the line.

WOW, Mo Cheeks is out in Detroit.

WOW, Mo Cheeks is out in Detroit.

Did they ever really give Mo Cheeks a chance?

"Ken Berger of CBSSports.com confirms a report from Yahoo Sports that Mo Cheeks has been fired as head coach of the Detroit Pistons..."


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Mo Cheeks fired as Pistons coach - CBSSports.com (http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24437637/report-mo-cheeks-fired-as-pistons-coach)


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Late game tonight. 9:00pm

Going to Portland to face (possibly) our biggest threat in the west.

Late game tonight. 9:00pm

Going to Portland to face (possibly) our biggest threat in the west.

Should be a fun one. Because you brought it up, at this point in the season I see our biggest threats in the West to be:
1. Clippers (Blake's game has grown considerably this year - he just keeps improving and that should be a little scary for the rest of the conference)
2. Grizzlies (They'll be a low seed as they really struggled early, but they're playing at a high level with Gasol back again)
3. Blazers (They've got great shooters and two stars, but I feel good about the Thunder in a series with them)
4. Spurs (The Spurs look terrible now, but I'm sure they'll bounce back, but I think the Thunder have their number now)
5. Rockets (Lots of talent and good shooters, but their porous defense is comforting)
6. Warriors (Don't want to play them when they're hot)

To be honest, I feel pretty confident against all those teams, but the Clippers do scare me a bit. I don't think any other teams (e.g., Mavs, Suns, Wolves) pose a realistic threat to even make a series competitive with OKC.

This is painful to watch. Less than a minute left in the first half. Durant 8 for 12. Rest of the starters 0 for 13.

tight game tonight...