Yup, and it was a great win.

San Antonio and Portland now have the Clippers and the Rockets nipping at their heals in the standings.

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.

Love the enumerated items on your menu dankrutka. The two teams we don't want to meet on this list are those Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors.

The temporary loss of Russell Westbrook has given the Thunder reserves more valuable playing minutes. Reggie will have the flexibility of playing alongside the starters as well as strengthening the reserves who rose to the occasion against Portland last night. Credit goes to Scott Brooks for the way he has utilized his rotation. Season split with Portland winning the last two against he Trailblazers.


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I found it amazing how the Thunder managed to beat not only the Blazers, but the officials, last night. Wonder how much Brian Davis is going to be fined by the NBA for publicly acknowledging that the officiating was horribly inept?

They hand out technical fouls for "not respecting the game" but is there any way for a reasonable person to respect a game with so many bad calls? Hopefully the new commissioner will take corrective action, such as fining the officials as much as the players/coaches for each T they hand out, and provide a mechanism for handing Ts to the refs for bad calls...

I know that if the ball has not left the hands of the player thowing in the inbound pass, and a defender grabs on offensive player, then it's a 2 shot foul and possession. That happened more than once last night late and the refs didn't have the guts to make the call against the home team.

They also missed the goal interference when they grabbed the net, thus leading to Brooks tech.....it's been a long time since i've felt a hose job was in play, but last night was.

I've seen worse officiated games overall, but last night was not good officiating. 22 to 12 when Portland is playing full-court press? That's hard to believe.

Yup, and it was a great win.

San Antonio and Portland now have the Clippers and the Rockets nipping at their heals in the standings.

As I mentioned here, after Portland's loss tonight to the Clippers they are basically in a tie with the Clippers and the Rockets for 3rd in the West. And with the Pacer's loss, the Thunder are back to having the advantage over them at this point in the season. There are still a lot of games to go, however, and much could change.

Trust Binds Brooks, Young Stars To OKC

A prospective from Scott Brooks & Kevin Durant...

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Boy, did we get sucker-punched in the first half at the Staples Center.

This is what happens coming off an emotional win in Portland; playing the second end of a back to back to an injury plagued Laker squad missing their top six scorers.

Thunder just doesn't seem to be focused during the first half. No ball movement, team play is non-existent--this is a recipe for a disastrous lost. This game was supposed to be like one of those low-budget films - no stars, with a GO TO BED rating.


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Lakers game showing that gimme games don't exist.

Tie game with 6:32 left. Glad I stayed up.

I am sooooooo glad I stayed up. Should have been an easy game but a notch in the W column is all that really matters.

Well they finally got serious about it and hit the free throws very well to clinch the game.

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This was the most agonizing win to be witnessed in Thunder history...


We'll take it!

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This upcoming marquee matchup Miami Heat (37-14) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (43-12) should be interesting. The last meeting with the Heat in Miami resulted in a 17-point Thunder victory without Westbrook.

Scott Brooks surprised himself with taking Perkins out and going with a more smaller, faster line-up which paid off. The Heat couldn't keep up with the pace of the Thunder. Westbrook will be back to add more ammunition (speed) to the Thunder's front court.

Lately, Durant has been playing some mind games with LeBron James. The more he forces James to challenge him--the more disengaged the Heat becomes against the Thunder because it takes them away from their offense.

Reggie Jackson & the Thunder's reserves will be the key. His versatility allows him to play with the starting lineup or the reserves. Russell will keep Miami on their heels because of his and Durant ability to advance quickly into the front court.


Will Miami be able to concentrate on scoring or defending against the Thunder's potential fast break?


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I'm still afraid that the Thunder will have some adjustment time to get back in sync with playing with Westbrook. I hope that doesn't happen because I really, really want to beat the Heat again.

I know that if the ball has not left the hands of the player thowing in the inbound pass, and a defender grabs on offensive player, then it's a 2 shot foul and possession. That happened more than once last night late and the refs didn't have the guts to make the call against the home team.

They also missed the goal interference when they grabbed the net, thus leading to Brooks tech.....it's been a long time since i've felt a hose job was in play, but last night was.

I still vividly remember the OU - Oregon game a few years ago and that hose job. Maybe it's an Oregon thing? :)

This upcoming marquee matchup Miami Heat (37-14) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (43-12) should be interesting. The last meeting with the Heat in Miami resulted in a 17-point Thunder victory without Westbrook.

Scott Brooks surprised himself with taking Perkins out and going with a more smaller, faster line-up which paid off. The Heat couldn't keep up with the pace of the Thunder. Westbrook will be back to add more ammunition (speed) to the Thunder's front court.

Lately, Durant has been playing some mind games with LeBron James. The more he forces James to challenge him--the more disengaged the Heat becomes against the Thunder because it takes them away from their offense.

Reggie Jackson & the Thunder's reserves will be the key. His versatility allows him to play with the starting lineup or the reserves. Russell will keep Miami on their heels because of his and Durant ability to advance quickly into the front court.




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Really looking forward to this game. Too bad it isn't on a Friday or Saturday nite but I hope the fans blow the roof off of the place they are so loud! I'll be yelling in Denver!

I'm not sure that KD needs another nickname.

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In a interview with ESPN's Bill Simmons during the All-Star break, Kevin Durant gave himself the nickname "The Servant," and said that Russell Westbrook will be back for Thursday's game against the Heat.

Durant's reasoning for calling himself "The Servant?" - He's serving everyone. Even the people working in the crowd.

"I like to serve everybody. My teammates. Ushers at the game. The fans," Durant says.

Durant then goes on to shoot down "The Slim Reaper" again. He also likes "KD" and compares it to the simplicity of "AI" - the initials of former All-Star point guard Allen Iverson.

"I know it's kinda weird to make your own nickname, but I like that one better," Durant said about "The Servant."

I think "KD" works best.

Love the Slim Reaper promotion; however, you can understand that according to K.D., that's not congruent with his personality. He wants a 'positive' symbol; not something morbid that's associated with gloom, doom & death.

As far as the servant, oh boy that's not where he really wants to go...


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Love the Slim Reaper promotion
I disagree. I don't like that at all and I doubt that it will stick.

OKC Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has been cleared to play against the Miami Heat in an NBA marquee matchup tonight inside the Chesapeake Energy Arena. The game will be televised nationally on TNT @ 7:00 p.m. CST.


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I guess the excitment of Westbrook's return and the team getting used to playing with him again didnt help the Thunder tonight.

Thats the story Im going with anyway. Lol

Just looked unfocused. Everyone but Perry Jones seemed like they were shocked a game was tonight.

I fell asleep in the 3rd quarter. That pretty much sums up the game for me. I'm not worried though. I certainly don't think this means anything for the team or Westbrook. Just playing against if not the best team in the NBA, darn close... is going to mean you're going to get stomped some times. I'm so pleased with our last match-up with them that this one is just a number on the chart for me. Nothing more.

I agree. Some of the talking heads were absolutely delusional after the game though. It was like they all completely forgot about the first matchup and were writing off the Thunder as a serious contender after last nights game.

I'm not overly worried. You never put too much stock in any one regular season game.

However, that was the Thunder's worst home loss since their inaugural season in OKC. Yikes!

Serge Ibaka breaks LeBron James' nose.

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Serge protector: Did Ibaka crown King James?

If both of these teams ever showed up to play on the same day it could be a heck of a game. But the Thunder just wasn't there last night. I don't know who showed up but it wasn't our team. And I can't blame Westbrook. For the limited minutes he played he did ok. It was everyone else who was sleepwalking.

The Thunder are going through a transition upon Russell Westbrook's return. It won't take much time for OKC to get its swagger back. The long break which included the All Star weekend had a devastating affect on OKC .

We beat ourselves tonight.

The key to the Thunder's 125-117 loss were free throws, rebounds & taking advantage of turnovers.

Los Angeles Clippers Free Throws: 28 points of 39 attempts
22 points off 14 Thunder turnovers.

Oklahoma City Thunder Free throws: 19 points of 24 attempts
22 points off 17 Clipper turnovers

Free throws: Clippers had 9 more points made at the charity stripe.
Rebounds: Clippers 44 Thunder 37 (seven more Clipper rebounds)
Turnovers: We didn't capitalize on three more Clipper turnovers.

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If you look at the stats from the Clippers game and apply them to any other game. I would say without knowing, that we won that game.

However, the Clips just flatout, outscored us. Crawford and Barnes were straight fire.

Nice chip shot on Wednesday which hopefully will let Russell get some more fine-tuning in.

Our transition D was pitiful against Miami and LAC. That is what cost us. I can't even count how many times in the Miami game LeBron and Wade were at half court waiting for the outlet pass off of a defensive rebound and then coasted in for a dunk. The same thing happened against LAC, except it was mostly alley oops in 2-on-1 or 3-on-2 fast breaks. That's not hard to fix, it's just effort. For whatever reason it has looked like the whole team has been going through the motions defensively the last two games. That'll change though.

When Kendrick Perkins went out with that groin pull in the Miami game, many of you probably thought that we haven't lost much; just what the basketball gods ordered.

Sure, Perkins isn't a beast under the offensive glass with put backs--he has fallen arches and flat feet and can barely get off the ground; he went straight from high school to the NBA--playing on a college team could have helped him control his anger and over aggression.

What we do know about Perkins, he's a beast on defense and more than just a bully. He motivates the team to get tough when the game is in the trenches; that's what we didn't have against the Clippers down the stretch as L.A. just took over in the remaining minutes.

L.A. Clippers played the best game of their season in which their bench stepped up.

Perkins is not the dramatic shot blocker as we have in Ibaka.
Perkins is not the finesse shooter as we have in K.D., or the acrobatic rebounder as we have in the rhythmic leaping Westbrook.
Perkins is not the scorer you think he should be as seen with DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings big man with Perkin's build.

Perkins is Perkins, a true percolator of the defense, bitching, complaining, whining; making excuses--the big growling bear that no one including his own team mates wants to go near. He's a bang & bruiser type of guy who adds toughness the Thunder so desperately needs.

The Thunder has been out of rhythm the last two games. Our team loves to dribble, fake and shoot with the K.D., Westbrook, Jackson and sometimes hesitate Sefolosha ready to contribute when called upon. They have to get to the spacing (Brooks' stresses) and for God's sake improve on the simple things like passing the ball around and making every player get his feel of the game on the court; not just the high five feels before tip off.

This is our Oklahoma City Thunder; there's time to get back on track with Russell Westbrook. The Thunder is like a transmission--it has to be fluid with ALL parts moving in unison to accomplish its goal.

Oklahoma City Thunder will get its act together; deadly killer defense and offense we've seen previously.


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Cue the trade Westbrook we were better off with Reggie people...

Cue the trade Westbrook we were better off with Reggie people...

Let's give it time. Westbrook is clearly not back in rhythm and Reggie Jackson will need to anchor the reserves and work with the starters when OKC goes small.


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Let's give it time. Westbrook is clearly not back in rhythm and Reggie Jackson will need to anchor the reserves and work with the starters when OKC goes small.


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I know. I am a patient fan, but it frustrates me when people fly off the handle and think we immediately need to trade Westbrook because we were really good without him and have lost two games with him back in the starting lineup after being out for three months. Those are the same people who think we need to amnesty Perk because he doesn't add enough to the offensive side of the ball. Oh and our record is 43-14, best in the league.

Perk out for up to six weeks following surgery

We will see how good Adams really is and if we really need him now. Perk might be an offensive liability, but he is also a defensive bully and we need that down low.

We will see how good Adams really is and if we really need him now. He might be an offensive liability, but he is also a defensive bully and we need that down low.

Good time to try him out. Great experience before the playoffs begin.

I read somewhere that LA is going after Melo after this season and KD after the 2015-2016 season. By that time, Kobe probably will have been retired and they will be looking for someone to take the reigns. I see RW going more than KD, but who knows.

I read somewhere that LA is going after Melo after this season and KD after the 2015-2016 season. By that time, Kobe probably will have been retired and they will be looking for someone to take the reigns. I see RW going more than KD, but who knows.

It's well known that KD doesn't really care for the big cities. He chose Texas to get away from DC at the time. I think if the Thunder can sustain a winning culture with a few Chips, KD will stay..ala Tim Duncan.

I read somewhere that LA is going after Melo after this season and KD after the 2015-2016 season. By that time, Kobe probably will have been retired and they will be looking for someone to take the reigns. I see RW going more than KD, but who knows.

KD and Melo will never play for the same franchise.

Either one of them could leave under the right circumstances, but I can only imagine a handful of franchises landing either guy and then the situation will still have to make sense, and the Thunder's future will have to be far more bleak than it looks now.

It's well known that KD doesn't really care for the big cities. He chose Texas to get away from DC at the time. I think if the Thunder can sustain a winning culture with a few Chips, KD will stay..ala Tim Duncan.

KD loves big cities, has a place in downtown Miami, and loves DC. Not sure where you got this. He talks up OKC a lot, which is smart because he's here, but there's nothing that indicates that he dislikes big cities.

Also, virtually every team in the NBA will be coming at KD when he is a free agent. The key to keeping him is probably both whether OKC has won a title by then and the upcoming prospects for more titles.

Cue the trade Westbrook we were better off with Reggie people...I agree. We need to get Westbrook out of the mix. He is not a team player. He is arrogant and wants to the the star and to he__ with the rest of the team. In the game against the Clippers we didn't see much scoring from players other than Westbrook and Durant. Durant plays for the good of the team. Westbrook plays for the good of Westbrook. There is some question as to whether that knee is going to hold up to ...

I agree. We need to get Westbrook out of the mix. He is not a team player. He is arrogant and wants to the the star and to he__ with the rest of the team. In the game against the Clippers we didn't see much scoring from players other than Westbrook and Durant. Durant plays for the good of the team. Westbrook plays for the good of Westbrook. There is some question as to whether that knee is going to hold up to ...

First, you clearly did not get that the post you quoted was being facetious. Second, nope. Nope. NOPE.

Against the Clips, KD had 42, Serge had 20, Fisher had 15, and Thabo had 10 - all well above their season and career averages. Russ can't make the ball for Reggie (who went 3 of 12). Russ has consistently been in the top 10 in the NBA in assists. But, we wouldn't want facts to get in the way of the Westbrook-is-selfish Skip Bayless narrative, right? Russ is out-of-rhythm now, but he's a top 10 player in the league. All this should really go without saying at this point if you pay attention to games.

Russ needs time to shake the rust, but Brooks is horrible at getting the team ready. 5-5 the first 10 games Russ got hurt, then they were on fire. 0-3 w/o Perkins, who is a horrible player.

The "two-men enter, one man leaves" theme is so alive and well at Thunder dome; Westbrook returns and Perkins leaves. Perkins' injury will not only affect the defensive toughness of the Thunder, it could have an adverse reaction on Scott Brooks' rotation. Those of you who don't like Scott Brooks; Avery Johnson & P. J. Carlesimo are available... :D

Wake-up folks, we're in the big leagues now--time to shed that college coach firing mentality.

You have the best patient, positive & upcoming coach in the NBA. He can only coach the team; it's encumbering team play that will determine how far the Thunder advances in the playoffs. The players will have to follow his direction concerning passing, spacing, moving, breaking and locking down on the defensive end.

Get well and good luck Kendrick Perkins!


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As we continue life without Perkins; you'll see his value on the defensive end. Irving shredded our defense like lettuce tonight. Adams doesn't have a role model to show him direction--he had one good game (17 pts., @ Detroit Pistons) and everybody got all giddy...

K. D. is still scoring; however, he's got to get his mojo back down the stretch. Thunder lacks that extra hustle for loose balls. Passing and spacing on offense is lack-luster. Defense trust factor has eroded as players are double-teaming out on the perimeter when there is no need; someone needs to anticipate and play the rebound. Collison appeared to be the only player blocking out and attempting to rebound.

Last two home losses: Free throws: Clippers 28-39, Thunder 19-24; Cavaliers 23-24, Thunder 13-17. Our caliber of players should be getting the calls at home.
All Cavalier starters were in double figures; only Durant (28), Westbrook (24) & Ibaka (18) were in double figures with Sefolosha & Lamb 8 each, Collison 5, Lamb, Jackson & Adams 4 each, Fisher 3. The reserves have got to step up...

It's not going to get any easier with those banging, grit & grind Grizzlies coming to town.

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Just a slump right now. Good news from last night, Russell looked to be more comfortable. Once his minutes go back to normal, I think he will be back in it, machine mode style.


I do wonder what the deal with Reggie and Jeremy is right now? They both seem to have gone Harden-Finals since the Allstar break.

Another rare Friday night home game.

Hopefully we can avoid the 4L streak against Memphis. Going to lose the 1 seed if we keep this up. SAS only 1.5 game behind now.

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Caron Bulter to sign with Thunder

Another rare Friday night home game.

Hopefully we can avoid the 4L streak against Memphis. Going to lose the 1 seed if we keep this up. SAS only 1.5 game behind now.

Don't matchup well with Perk out. Hopefully we can win with small ball tonight.

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Caron Bulter to sign with Thunder

Great signing. This gives the Thunder an option for defense and open 3s. Thabo has been in a slump so this could be a good answer.

Now that we've got the train back on track; it's time to roll...

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Memphis Grizzlies 107 Oklahoma City Thunder 113

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Kevin Durant is a class act!

I was working for Fox at the OKC Thunder game last night. After the game, one of our camera operators slipped and fell on the stairs last night. KD is about to walk his mother out, but sees this happen. He said to his mom, “Hold on a minute...”

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Thunder 116 - Bobcats 99

Are the Thunder back on track?

Westbrook had an incredible 25 minutes connecting on 10-12 field goals, 2-2 free throws and 4-5 on three point shooting for 26 points.
Durant played 38 minutes for 28 points; five assists and six rebounds. Our Durant-Westbrook dual is back.

Contributions from reserves: Jackson 17 points, Lamb & Collison with 7 points each. Perry Jones & Steven Adams filled in for starters (Sefolosha & Perkins) contributing 4 points each.

Wish Thabo Sefolosha a speedy recovery. We probably won't see Perkins until next season. Will they amnesty Perkins?

Caron Butler will add to the offense & defense in spreading the floor. Butler was on an $8 million dollar buyout contract at Milwaukee. This was a super pick-up by Sam Presti.

Miami Heat have lost out on three key pick-ups: Andrew Bynum (Pacers), Danny Granger (Clippers) and Caron Butler .

We can't afford any more injuries.

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It's hard to tell until we go up against an elite team. Right now the hot ones are the Spurs, Rockets, Blazers, Clips, Pacers, Heat, Suns and Net.
If we dominate these guys then we're back.

It's hard to tell until we go up against an elite team. Right now the hot ones are the Spurs, Rockets, Blazers, Clips, Pacers, Heat, Suns and Net.
If we dominate these guys then we're back.

Hard to believe, but the Blazers lost to the Lakers last night at home.

It's hard to tell until we go up against an elite team. Right now the hot ones are the Spurs, Rockets, Blazers, Clips, Pacers, Heat, Suns and Net.
If we dominate these guys then we're back.

Nets? Lol.

Hard to believe, but the Blazers lost to the Lakers last night at home.

Which goes to show that any NBA team can suffer from mental fatigue when returing to the friendly confines of home. The Moda Center in Portland, like the Peake is a fan enthusiastic building that gives a little edge to the home team.


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The Thunder is doing a "Mick" on the 76'ers.

A 'team' effort was on display against a young Philadelphia 76ers squad.

We need to be concerned about the less than .500 winning percentage teams because they come to play with that 'what have we got to lose attitude,' which makes them dangerous.

Wanted to see more from Caron Butler offensively; however he had one practice with the Thunder before the 76ers' game. Caron registered 26 playing minutes. He still has to learn all of the Thunder sets, picks and plays. Definitely appeared to be in top notch physical condition.

We had five double-digit scorers on offense against the 76ers:

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder - Box Score - March 04, 2014 - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=400489774)



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