****Official 2012/2013 Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball Thread****

[jedicurt]

For some reason we always play the Bucks last.

only happened twice in 5 seasons... not sure i'd call that always. the other final games have been the grizzles, clippers, and nuggets

[Anonymous.]

Lol, well I guess the recent occurrences made it seem like a good thing to say, was more of a casual fact - not a "hey, I looked it up and this is what it is".

I apologize if I misled anyone.

[SoonerBoy18]

Why do WE always have to be the last playoff team to get underway (I dont know if that makes sense) and I am willing to bet that all teams will be doing the "white outs", "blue outs", "yellow outs", etc.. All because Oklahoma City started the TREND. (No I am not saying we did it FIRST, But since we played the Lakers the 1st in 2010, a lot of teams jumped on the wagon when they saw us, you cant tell me they didnt. Lol)

[Bellaboo]

Why do WE always have to be the last playoff team to get underway (I dont know if that makes sense) and I am willing to bet that all teams will be doing the "white outs", "blue outs", "yellow outs", etc.. All because Oklahoma City started the TREND. (No I am not saying we did it FIRST, But since we played the Lakers the 1st in 2010, a lot of teams jumped on the wagon when they saw us, you cant tell me they didnt. Lol)

Because they're saving the best for last.

[traxx]

Why do WE always have to be the last playoff team to get underway (I dont know if that makes sense) and I am willing to bet that all teams will be doing the "white outs", "blue outs", "yellow outs", etc.. All because Oklahoma City started the TREND. (No I am not saying we did it FIRST, But since we played the Lakers the 1st in 2010, a lot of teams jumped on the wagon when they saw us, you cant tell me they didnt. Lol)

Yeah, I'm really surprised everyone jumped on that after we did it. Because according to that writer last year or the year before (from Pittsburgh or Chicago or some such) nothing makes you look more small time than the crowd coordinating the color of their shirts. We're just a bunch of small market, ignorant, rednecks here. Why would a fanbase from a big ol' fancy big city team do what we're doing?

[OKCisOK4me]

I say that they're all jealous that a college oriented city is dominating their pro home crowds and so they follow suit.

[Praedura]

Cool shot used for playoff wallpaper:



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[Praedura]

Thunder signage starting to pick up downtown:

[adaniel]

Yeah, I'm really surprised everyone jumped on that after we did it. Because according to that writer last year or the year before (from Pittsburgh or Chicago or some such) nothing makes you look more small time than the crowd coordinating the color of their shirts. We're just a bunch of small market, ignorant, rednecks here. Why would a fanbase from a big ol' fancy big city team do what we're doing?

You are probably referring to the write up that appeared in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Even for the snark-filled world of sports writing, it was incredibly condescending. No worries, though, since the Timberwolves yet again did not make the playoffs this year.

If you want to make your blood boil on this otherwise beautiful Saturday afternoon, here you go: Souhan: If playoffs arrive, please act smart; Okie dokie? | StarTribune.com

[Jake]

I really hope he's joking. As if the Minnesota Timberwolves know the procedure when it comes to playoffs. We've been in the playoffs more times in our short existence than they have in their entirety in Minnesota.

[workman45]

You are probably referring to the write up that appeared in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Even for the snark-filled world of sports writing, it was incredibly condescending. No worries, though, since the Timberwolves yet again did not make the playoffs this year.

If you want to make your blood boil on this otherwise beautiful Saturday afternoon, here you go: Souhan: If playoffs arrive, please act smart; Okie dokie? | StarTribune.com

Sad, truly sad, but on the bright side we have much better sports coverage!

[ljbab728]

I was downtown this afternoon and walked along the north side of the arena. I happened to pass two oriental men standing next to the arena. One of them was filming the other one who was holding a Thunder t-shirt and speaking what sounded like Japanese into a microphone he was holding. I have no idea if they were tourists or media but it certainly shows the worldwide interest in the Thunder.

[dankrutka]

Some great games today so far (aside from the Bulls-Nets blowout). Glad the playoffs are back...

[SoonerQueen]

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[Praedura]

The United States of NBA, heh:

[Praedura]

Shear the Beard!

[Mississippi Blues]

I'm sure we all know this by now, but the Thunder beats Houston tonight 120-91.

[dankrutka]

That win seemed too easy. I'm sure the Rockets will catch fire at some point in the series to make a game or two interesting, but it doesn't look like this series will go more than 4 or 5.

[Anonymous.]

Noway all the games will be like that, but OKC came out playing playoff basketball. Great sign to the start of this post-season.



Tonight on TNT is Game 2 for both Bulls/Nets and Grizz/Clips.

[lindsey]

Does anyone know where I can get a HUGE custom Thunder banner made? I'd like to hang one from my balcony downtown.

[Bellaboo]

Does anyone know where I can get a HUGE custom Thunder banner made? I'd like to hang one from my balcony downtown.

Probably get one already made from SandRidge...................j/k

[skanaly]

Does anyone know where I can get a HUGE custom Thunder banner made? I'd like to hang one from my balcony downtown.

Believe it or not, my father runs a great company that does that very thing and so much more. Image Arts Etc. - 496-9780

[Praedura]

Noway all the games will be like that, but OKC came out playing playoff basketball.....

Yep, they'll all be like that. It's 30 point blowouts the rest of the way. I'm sure of it.

[Praedura]

Crowd gathering before last night's game:



Source: http://www.facebook.com/foxokc

[workman45]

You tell em' KD!!!