If anyone from the Thunder or Mayor office is on here Thunder playoff watch parties need to happen for all rounds. If you want to do just away games fine. Fence in an area charge $5 have people go through metal detectors all fine with me. Really needs to happen this year. Move votes would be Bicentennial park or lower scissor tail park. Keep if away from Bricktown as much as possible. Boathouse area maybe? Other suggestions?

I have said from day one to open the arena up, first come first serve, show it on the jumbotron that is dropped down to 200 viewing level, open up the restaurants and charge $10 per person. The charge would be for the people working at the arena and to make people feel committed. You could get 10,000 people in there pretty easily...

I have said from day one to open the arena up, first come first serve, show it on the jumbotron that is dropped down to 200 viewing level, open up the restaurants and charge $10 per person. The charge would be for the people working at the arena and to make people feel committed. You could get 10,000 people in there pretty easily...
I think this would work too. An atmosphere of fellow fans watching their team play away games in an arena environment would be great.
I've seen other franchises do this for playoffs and it looks like it works well.

The NFL blocks local(75 mile radius of stadium) games
based on attendance or lack thereof. That is why NFL stadiums are smaller than college. That way a team avoids blocking local fans

NFL blackouts have been gone for a decade ... lol

NFL blackouts have been gone for a decade ... lol
That's actually true. But the other leagues no. For instance. I'm both a St. Louis Cards fan and a Colorado Avalanche fan. For the Cards I have to have (whatever) Sports Midwest or it be a national televised game to see most Cards games. I have EDPN+ to watch Avs games. Otherwise same thing. If it's not a national televised game it's blacked out in OKC. I've never understood. It's not like I can decide this afternoon to pop up to St. Louis or Denver to go to a home game.

I still have Cox Cable. I don't think there has ever been a Thunder game that I haven't been able to watch. I get every channel Cox carries except the Latino channels. Even when everyone was complaining last year about how awful Bally Sports was streaming the Thunder games it was never an issue watching Bally on Cox (now FanDuel) or TNT.

For the record VPN is a great workaround for blackouts

For the record VPN is a great workaround for blackouts

And a few websites. :) I have never had to pay to watch a thunder game. Have league pass now as season ticket holder so I have to pay the VPN but before that I watched it I guess you could say illegally. You can also get league pass cheap with VPN. At least that is what I have heard.

That's actually true. But the other leagues no. For instance. I'm both a St. Louis Cards fan and a Colorado Avalanche fan. For the Cards I have to have (whatever) Sports Midwest or it be a national televised game to see most Cards games. I have EDPN+ to watch Avs games. Otherwise same thing. If it's not a national televised game it's blacked out in OKC. I've never understood. It's not like I can decide this afternoon to pop up to St. Louis or Denver to go to a home game.

we (the State of Oklahoma) are in the worst / best possible location for MLB blackouts ... we are the "home area" for the Astros/Rangers/Royals/Cards .... not back in the old Cable/satellite only days we had all 4 of those teams "local" games on different channels .. which was great we could watch more "free" baseball then about anywhere in the country .. but it was always terrible for MLB ticket ..(or whatever it has been called over the years) ..

Not sure how I'm feeling about tonight. I think it's horrible that the Thunder have to play Thursday and Friday. Yes winning the cup would be nice so would be getting some rest. It's horrible how the NBA is handling this. The is now reason too have 3 days between games when it's in Vegas and teams don't have to travel. However I'm sure the NBA didn't want to go up against Sunday and Monday night football. Fine have Semi finals on Thursday and Finals on Saturday. If we lose the next two games I'll be upset. Not that I don't think we are good enough but we have to travel all the way from Vegas to Orlando. Also Early January schedule is loaded Starting with Dec 29th Memphis, Minnesota, LA Clippers, NY, Boston, Cleveland, NY, Washington, Philly, Cleveland, Dallas. Wow only 2 non playoff teams. 11 game stretch that if we are still first in the west we will be in great shape. I'm thinking 8-3 which would be great 7-4 I could be ok with but I think we are good enough to go 8-3

Not sure how I'm feeling about tonight. I think it's horrible that the Thunder have to play Thursday and Friday. Yes winning the cup would be nice so would be getting some rest. It's horrible how the NBA is handling this. The is now reason too have 3 days between games when it's in Vegas and teams don't have to travel. However I'm sure the NBA didn't want to go up against Sunday and Monday night football. Fine have Semi finals on Thursday and Finals on Saturday. If we lose the next two games I'll be upset. Not that I don't think we are good enough but we have to travel all the way from Vegas to Orlando. Also Early January schedule is loaded Starting with Dec 29th Memphis, Minnesota, LA Clippers, NY, Boston, Cleveland, NY, Washington, Philly, Cleveland, Dallas. Wow only 2 non playoff teams. 11 game stretch that if we are still first in the west we will be in great shape. I'm thinking 8-3 which would be great 7-4 I could be ok with but I think we are good enough to go 8-3

after tonight the Thunder will have played 2 times in 7 days 2 in 8 after no game tomorrow .. that is far more rest then they normally get ..

Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 - 7:30 PM CT


Emirates NBA Cup: Championship

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Milwaukee Bucks (14 - 11) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (20 - 5)

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV

after tonight the Thunder will have played 2 times in 7 days 2 in 8 after no game tomorrow .. that is far more rest then they normally get ..

They were talking on the Down to Dunk podcast about that. There is not much rest they have a lot of events and media that they have too do for this thing. Plus they are in Vegas and in their 20's what rest are they getting? Three games in 4 nights is never a good thing. Play tonight fly across country play Thursday, fly to Miami play Friday. Not good

I don't follow BB. Just don't like the game. Never been a fan except for the super competitive years of the Thunder. Now that they're back I kinda keep up. Don't watch but keep up with the results and record. But I'll watch and root tonight.

Well it’s a good thing that game didn’t count towards our overall record cuz that was some ugly shooting percentages especially in the second half.

And the Bucks are only the 5th in the East with a 14-11 record. I thought the Thunder had a chance at halftime but by the end of the 3rd it looked like it was pretty much over. I think all the players still got $300K for making it as far as they did.

Well it’s a good thing that game didn’t count towards our overall record cuz that was some ugly shooting percentages especially in the second half.

That was ugly. I know everyone hates me bringing up a Trade but it would not hurt this team to get either another sharp shooter or playmaker. Chet is going to help a lot. Make me wonder why Wiggins didn't play and JWill still out if those two are tradeable.

Milwaukee Bucks 97 @ Oklahoma City Thunder 81

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Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401734908



Attendance: 18,519

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
Oklahoma City Thunder (20-5) @ Orlando Magic (17-11)
Kia Center, Orlando
TV: FanDuel Sports/TNT - 6:00 PM

Held the bucks to under 100 points, forced 19 turnovers, Bucks only shot 43% from the field. You going to win most nights in the NBA when you hold an opponent too those numbers. Offense was just bad. Also interested in seeing the over all numbers of minutes played. Mark really went I feel too a playoff rotation. Wiggins didn't play much. Joe had 19, Caruso 24, Wallace 23 and the 15 for Kendrich and 16 for Mitchell will probably go too Chet. I-Hart, Chet, Dort, SGA, JDub, bench of Carusco, Wallace, Joe . Really only need 8 come playoff time. 9 is good Wiggins/Kenrich could be the 9 or Trade and get another playmaker/shooter.

We are 19th in the league in 3 point % this season but last night was ugly to watch.

Chet would have made a big difference as well on Giannis in the paint.

We're going to have off nights but the ice cold shooting is a bit of a concern when you look at overall field goal percentage and 3 p % as a whole this season- we are way down there in the league.

We are 19th in the league in 3 point % this season but last night was ugly to watch.

Chet would have made a big difference as well on Giannis in the paint.

We're going to have off nights but the ice cold shooting is a bit of a concern when you look at overall field goal percentage and 3 p % as a whole this season- we are way down there in the league.

It looked like they might not have gotten enough sleep the night before. Shots were just off.

Bench Points too me is the biggest issues. Isaiah Joe will come off the bench when Chet is back but we had 9 bench points vs the Bucks and I Think we had 14 points the night before vs the Rockets. We don't have a guarantee 10-15 point every night bench scorer. Joe can be up and down. Caruso is up and down also Wallace. We need someone coming off the bench that can create their own shots and give us 10-15 points every night not every other night like our current role players.

Reminds me, didn't we hire a shooting guru a couple years ago? Some guy that had worked with the Spurs and others, and was regarded as the best shooting coach in the league?

I think the Cup Final was an anomaly since we shot so horribly. But it shows how much we need Chet. Without I-Hart that was a 40 point loss.

Also why is Wiggins just nowhere to be found anymore? He can score. Ajay Mitchell looks to be our most assertive bench guy, which is wild.

If we shot our average of 35% from three last night we win the game. Bad shooting night. Lots of missed open looks.

Reminds me, didn't we hire a shooting guru a couple years ago? Some guy that had worked with the Spurs and others, and was regarded as the best shooting coach in the league?

Yup. Chip Engelland.

Where's the best place to look for single game tickets? Going to use them as a Christmas present for my daughter.

I've looked at seetgeek, stubhub & ticketmaster.

Where's the best place to look for single game tickets? Going to use them as a Christmas present for my daughter.

I've looked at seetgeek, stubhub & ticketmaster.

Ticketmaster is the official resale site for season ticket holders so I’d start there

Ticketmaster and there is a group on FB that vets ticket sellers, you can usually get better deals there because both seller and buyers are avoiding fees.

Also I have seen this at Costco: https://www.costco.com/nba-oklahoma-city-thunder---two-mezzanine-tickets--20-food--beverage-credit-evoucher.product.4000324378.html

Two tickets in 300 section with 20 food voucher for 80 bucks. Not a terrible deal and lets them pick a game. (Sections 305–312 & 320–327, Rows G-R)

Where's the best place to look for single game tickets? Going to use them as a Christmas present for my daughter.

I've looked at seetgeek, stubhub & ticketmaster.

BOX OFFICE. If you can get them at Box office and avoid the fees that come with buying them on Ticketmaster. I'll pick up a pair for you next game transfer them too you and you can pay me back just too avoid the damn Ticketmaster fee

It looked like they might not have gotten enough sleep the night before. Shots were just off.

Yea, i’m thinking the club may have definitely crashed through at least one piano bar on the strip. All of the shots were coming up short. That’s a telltale sign.

Ticketmaster is the official resale site for season ticket holders so I’d start there

Good to know, thanks.


Ticketmaster and there is a group on FB that vets ticket sellers, you can usually get better deals there because both seller and buyers are avoiding fees.

I didn't even think to check out FB, thanks.


Also I have seen this at Costco: https://www.costco.com/nba-oklahoma-city-thunder---two-mezzanine-tickets--20-food--beverage-credit-evoucher.product.4000324378.html

Two tickets in 300 section with 20 food voucher for 80 bucks. Not a terrible deal and lets them pick a game. (Sections 305–312 & 320–327, Rows G-R)

Yea that's not bad.


BOX OFFICE. If you can get them at Box office and avoid the fees that come with buying them on Ticketmaster. I'll pick up a pair for you next game transfer them too you and you can pay me back just too avoid the damn Ticketmaster fee

How nice of you! I really appreciate that offer!

Team valuation is listed at 3.55 billion per Sportico: https://www.sportico.com/feature/nba-team-values-ranking-list-1234697991/

Team valuation is listed at 3.55 billion per Sportico: https://www.sportico.com/feature/nba-team-values-ranking-list-1234697991/

Value increased ten fold of what they bought it for back in 2007... that's a pretty good investment.

Oklahoma City Thunder 105 @ Orlando Magic 99



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zwnYYakOhk

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401704927



Attendance: 18,896

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Friday, December 20, 2024
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Miami Heat
Kaseya Center , Miami
TV: FanDuel/Bally Sports Oklahoma - 7:00 PM

Value increased ten fold of what they bought it for back in 2007... that's a pretty good investment.

Great investment and even better management to help get it there.

Great investment and even better management to help get it there.

I just want the Suns owner so we can get free OTA games and $2 menu for concessions at the games...

https://x.com/ThunderChats/status/1870167319873290512?t=HjQ5nrHW8w4qbv5_7vW9mQ&s=19. Not sure if anything will happen but I think we are looking. Once again we had a bad third quarter yesterday versus Orlando. It's a tough call because we may not be having any of these scoring droughts with Chet.

Oklahoma City Thunder 104 @ Miami Heat 97


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLi2GLr33Ek

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401704941



Attendance: 19,801

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Monday, December 23, 2024
Washington Wizards (4-21) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (22-5)
Paycom Center, OKC
TV: FanDuel/Bally Sports Oklahoma - 7:00 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sg44S_kzL8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMWlLp2QkR0


Cameron Johnson - FORWARD - HEIGH: 6'8" - WEIGHT - 210lb, AGE - 28 years, 5 Years experience, Current team: Brooklyn Nets.

Would Cam provide the 3 point shooting and rebuilding edge to compete with Milwaukee, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio?

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Thunder and Caruso agree to a four year $81 million contract extension

Thunder and Caruso agree to a four year $81 million contract extension

Hope his offense progresses to the mean a bit because his defense has been outstanding.

This is pretty funny: https://x.com/thunderfilmroom/status/1870975990622769484?s=46&t=7SyiZk5KdTcgVjJhYS-3KQ

Welcome Jaylin Williams back in the Thunder's lineup tonight against Washington Wizards.

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Washington Wizards 105 @ Oklahoma City Thunder 123



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB50pdqpmOM

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401704966





Attendance: 18,203

What happen in Vegas stayed in Vegas. No what happen in Vegas was a wake up call that is what that was.

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Thursday, December 26, 2024
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Indiana Pacers
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
TV: NBA-TV - FanDuel/Bally Sports Oklahoma - 6:00 PM

Glad JWill got a standing O when he checked in and smiled through it. You could tell he was excited and happy to check and appreciated the love.

Glad JWill got a standing O when he checked in and smiled through it. You could tell he was excited and happy to check and appreciated the love.

Crowd went nuts when he hit a tree shortly after that as well. Cool to see.

Crowd went nuts when he hit a tree shortly after that as well. Cool to see.

The crowds are back. Glad to see a full arena. Ticket Prices for next week are pretty expensive. If you wanted to go see a game you needed to go early this season or last season when it was dirt cheap. I'm sure there be some weekday games that are cheaper but vs good teams it's going to be pricey.

SGA!!!!!!!!!!! That is how you win the MVP race. Also want to give it up to AJ Mitchell. The last two games he has held his own in SGA back up minutes. Grant it not against good teams but still like seeing it. Little worried about Isaiah Joe. If he is shooting less than 36% from 3 is he playable.

Oklahoma City Thunder 120 @ Indiana Pacers 114


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPJFoqdD6VQ

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401704976



Attendance: 17,274

That dagger in crunch time might not be the thing that specifically wins him the MVP, but if he wins the MVP that crunch-time dagger will be in his highlight reel.

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Saturday, December 28. 2024
Oklahoma City Thunder (24-5) @ Charlotte Hornets (07-23)
Spectrum Center, Charlotte
TV: NBA-TV/ FanDuel/Bally Sports Oklahoma - 5:00 PM

Chipshot game tomorrow then the real season test begins. A slate of good opponents heading into 2025.

Chipshot game tomorrow then the real season test begins. A slate of good opponents heading into 2025.

Totally agree. The west will be won in the next 15 games. We come out at the end of January still with a 4 or 5 game lead in the west it might be a wrap. March has a lot of games also but the next 4 week are important. Let me put it maybe another way. We are winning the west no matter what how many games we when the west by and how quickly we win the west to rest players will be determined in the next few weeks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uednM3yni8k