2019-20 OKC Thunder

[Laramie]

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Thunder 112 @ Rockets 116

Box score: https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401160687

[kswright29]

Hung tough, the 3rd quarter was a killer along with Harden's free throws. That guy gets more touch fouls than anyone I've ever seen. It's maddening. I'm ready for Dre to come back and take Ferguson's spot, we need Dre's offense! Ferguson, take a shot some time!

[Laramie]

Hung tough, the 3rd quarter was a killer along with Harden's free throws. That guy gets more touch fouls than anyone I've ever seen. It's maddening. I'm ready for Dre to come back and take Ferguson's spot, we need Dre's offense! Ferguson, take a shot some time!

We need Dre, however my concerns with Dre at this point; will he be that same defensive specialist he was before his injury, also has he improved at the free throw line. Adams had a relapse at the free throw line: vs Utah 1-6, and struggled somewhat vs Washington 1-2, vs GSW 0-2, & Houston 2-4.

Adams & Dre will need to improve at the charity stripe.

Maybe it's just me, I have a strange feeling we will not see Dre in a meaningful role this year.

[GoOKC1991]

Really like how this team is competing.

[Laramie]

Trailblazers @ Thunder

Chesapeake Energy Arena
Wednesday, October 30, 7 p.m.
TV/Radio: FSOK/98.1 FM, 640 AM.

Portland - Pau Gasol PF Out
Zach Collins PF Day-to-Day

Oklahoma City - Andre Roberson SG Out
Steven Adams C Day-To-Day

[king183]

Really like how this team is competing.

Completely agree. There is really good ball movement and they are playing hard. SGA is a legit future all star.

[Quicker]

Win or lose, I love watching this team play... so many young players with so much potenial...excellent veteran leadership...

I loved the Westbrook years but I think you’re now getting a much better look at what a Billy Donovan coached team looks like now that Russ is gone....

[Laramie]

Trailblazers 102 @ Thunder 99

Box score: https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401160704

[Laramie]

Just need to taste a few victories to get these guys in free flow. Closing out will eventually come.

Diallo, Noel & Schroder are much improved. Spacing & ball movement are better than 18-19; just a matter of time before they get into a rhythm.

Impressed that these dudes are showing potential...

[Richard at Remax]

empty seats starting to pile up as each game goes by. Feels like a completely different atmosphere and going to be a long season for management. At least they either got, or are pretty close, to getting under the tax.

[Laramie]

empty seats starting to pile up as each game goes by. Feels like a completely different atmosphere and going to be a long season for management. At least they either got, or are pretty close, to getting under the tax.

Lots of empty seats (no shows); however the attendance listed was 18,203, the sellout streak continues--whatever that's worth.

Hope the Thunder can catch some breaks with some wins. OKC's game against Portland was the 4th game in 6 days.

Losses:

@Utah 100-95
Washington 97-85
@ Houston 116-112
Portland 102-99

Win:

Golden State 120-92

[kukblue1]

Lots of empty seats (no shows); however the attendance listed was 18,203, the sellout streak continues--whatever that's worth.

Hope the Thunder can catch some breaks with some wins. OKC's game against Portland was the 4th game in 6 days.

Losses:

@Utah 100-95
Washington 97-85
@ Houston 116-112
Portland 102-99

Win:

Golden State 120-92

There were a lot of empty seats. I want to say the weather didn't help any. Also have the done away with the Thunder rewards program. Not hearing anything about it. Now is not the time not to be giving away tickets.

[Bill Robertson]

Traber and Trammel were just talking about Thunder attendance. Trammel said he went last night and he was really disappointed in the energy level of the crowd. Even when Paul hit a shot that put us in the lead not many seemed to care. Traber looked up tickets for Tuesday vs Orlando and found some for $2. Not good.

[OKCRT]

Traber and Trammel were just talking about Thunder attendance. Trammel said he went last night and he was really disappointed in the energy level of the crowd. Even when Paul hit a shot that put us in the lead not many seemed to care. Traber looked up tickets for Tuesday vs Orlando and found some for $2. Not good.

OKC better support the team through good times and bad or they could look to move to a larger market. It happens in Pro sports . I guess as long as the tickets are selling the Thunder are still making their money there but when people stop showing up they are not bringing in the other income that the arena generates for them.

[chuck5815]

OKC better support the team through good times and bad or they could look to move to a larger market. It happens in Pro sports . I guess as long as the tickets are selling the Thunder are still making their money there but when people stop showing up they are not bringing in the other income that the arena generates for them.

To be fair, attending a live NBA game is just not that enjoyable unless you're within a few rows of the court. Add in the fact that we suck and don't have a superstar, and it's easy to see how apathy can set in.

[Quicker]

To be fair, attending a live NBA game is just not that enjoyable unless you're within a few rows of the court. Add in the fact that we suck and don't have a superstar, and it's easy to see how apathy can set in.

What? You can’t be serious... How many games have you actually been to? The Thunder have been playing before a packed arena for over a decade now and very few of those fans have ever sat within the first few rows... I really enjoy watching this team play, we’ve given three of the best teams in the NBA all they want. The Western conference will be brutal this year but it’s unfair to say we suck... Attendance may suffer a little bit while we rebuild but for me that just means getting to go to more games as I’m getting tickets at great prices on the secondary market...

[floyd the barber]

OKC better support the team through good times and bad or they could look to move to a larger market. It happens in Pro sports . I guess as long as the tickets are selling the Thunder are still making their money there but when people stop showing up they are not bringing in the other income that the arena generates for them.

That decision is entirely up to ownership.

I am no expert, but I know for a fact the Minnesota Timberwolves have had attendance issues for a decade (and they may still have problems). They never left.

But OKC is a way smaller market than MSP, so who knows. I would hate to see them go but wouldn't be surprised.

[sooner88]

It will be really interesting to see what the renewal rate is on season tickets for next year. You have to renew your seats before playoffs each year, so all of us that did did it under the assumption we'd still have PG, RW, etc. (they also upped the ticket prices this year).

[chuck5815]

I've seen tickets just off the floor trading for $150, which is pretty insane. there was a time period where just getting yourself into the tip-top of the lower bowl would cost $100.

[dcsooner]

Oklahoma City is proving Seattle fans right when they said OKC would not or could not sustain the team during lean times. projected that little ol OKC would fold when the wins diminished. No team rides on top forever, what happened to supporting the team because its in OKC. This lack of interest/support because of the loss of players is truly disappointing., true definition of fair weather or band wagon fans.

[Laramie]

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Pelicans @ Thunder

4 p.m., Saturday, November 2
Chesapeake Energy Arena
TV: FS Oklahoma (Cox 37) Radio: 98.1 FM

NOLA - Derrick Favors C Day-To-Day


OKC - N. Noel PF Day-To-Day, S. Adams C Day-To-Day, A. Roberson SG Out

[kukblue1]

I've seen tickets just off the floor trading for $150, which is pretty insane. there was a time period where just getting yourself into the tip-top of the lower bowl would cost $100.

I also have seen people selling tickets for more than what you can just buy them at the box office. I'm looking for extra tickets for tomorrow night. $80 $60 for section 307 and I could just buy a couple rows up for $27 at the box office. Section 309 row K $101 ARE YOU KIDDING. Whom ever is trying to resale tickets in the upper deck for that much needs slapped hard. Why wouldn't you try to get some money. There are two games in December I can't go too. I have them section 308 for $20 and still haven't sold them.

[Quicker]

Oklahoma City is proving Seattle fans right when they said OKC would not or could not sustain the team during lean times. projected that little ol OKC would fold when the wins diminished. No team rides on top forever, what happened to supporting the team because its in OKC. This lack of interest/support because of the loss of players is truly disappointing., true definition of fair weather or band wagon fans.

Haha...and you’ve come to this epiphany after only three home games into the season? That’s the most ridiculous sh!t I’ve ever heard... Seattle fans weren’t right about anything. They were convinced the NBA couldn’t live without them...it’s now been well over a decade with no prospects of getting a team on the horizon... The Sonics were a train wreck who had been losing money for years... The Thunder is extremely well managed and will never lose money in OKC...

[dcsooner]

I came to that conclusion after reading comments from others above. I hope you’re right that this is only reflecting early season apathy.

[Laramie]

The rebuild or reset of the Thunder is uncharted in two ways; it does make some fans feel uneasy.

The first 5 years of relocation was getting the franchise established and ingrained into our community. Once we got established; fans wanted a winner and eventual success with Durant as the face of the franchise, supported by Westbrook & Harden.

IMO, Durant didn't know how to lead. He didn't want to accept responsibility that goes with being a leader; he was ready and willing to receive thumbs up in success, couldn't handle the personal attacks on himself when expectations weren't achieved.

OKC has well established that we can support one major pro sport. We're beyond the 10 year maker as a franchise. Holding our own among older established small markets under 2 million MSA--Memphis, Milwaukee, New Orleans & Salt Lake City.

With new faces, we'll need to be patient with this franchise.

As Quicker noted we're only 3 home games into the season. The sky is not falling.