OKC Thunder 2013 - 2014

[Bellaboo]

Why does everyone want to hit Adams?

If you solely watch him, he really irritates who he's defending...a lot of physical banging going on. I guess it gets under their skin to the point they retaliate.

[Bill Robertson]

If you solely watch him, he really irritates who he's defending...a lot of physical banging going on. I guess it gets under their skin to the point they retaliate.

Yes, and that is what makes him valuable.

[OSUMom]

Talking about Adams.....

OKC Thunder: Rugby, siblings taught Steven Adams how to play tough | News OK

OMG. His sister could probably kick Perkins all over the court if she wanted to. Wow.

And I'm not surprised he used to play Rugby. That's a special breed of crazy right there.

[Mel]

FSN really needs to time their commercials a bit better!

[Anonymous.]

OKC drops another last night in Memphis. No surprise there, this was Gasol's return performance.

Lamb was terrible and Obviously we didn't have Russell and we still almost won.

Got a break tonight then two tough games back-to-back with two nationally televised games. Houston tomorrow, back at home against Golden State Friday.


Finally a Friday night game in OKC, and one that shouldn't suck.

[Laramie]

( ) Minutes played.

We have played Memphis two times in Memphis (1-1); the next two against Memphis will be in OKC.

Minutes played by Durant (41) and Jackson (39) the top scorers with 37 & 17 points. Ibaka (31) with 11 points. One area continues to stand out more than any other--FTM-A (Free Throw Made-Attempted). Free throw shooting: Memphis 22-27 81.5% Oklahoma City 16-20 80.0%

We got whistled for 7 less free-throw opportunities which gave Memphis the game. The difference in this game was 6 more made free throws; statistics for this game appeared to be even. Our rookie mistakes hopefully will be resolved.

The high volume of minutes Durant & Jackson are playing there will be turnovers on their part. Other players will need to step up.

Perkins (17) had 1-2 for 2 points and Sefolosha (19) 0-6 for 0 points Two points scored between the two of them.

http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?id=400489437

"Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty... ... as I get my kicks on Route 66." --Nat King Cole.

[Anonymous.]

OKC has re-signed Ivy to a 10 day contract.

Could mean we see Russ back within the next couple weeks.

[Teo9969]

It's nice to grab someone who is familiar with Brooks and his system.

[Laramie]

OKC has re-signed Ivy to a 10 day contract.

Could mean we see Russ back within the next couple weeks.

Royal Ivey will be a welcome addition the Thunder; especially on defense to clog of the paint. Lately, opposing players have been walking in with layups and tear-drops scoring easy baskets.


Texas connection.
Ivey played at University of Texas 200-2004.

Zwerling: Royal Ivey to the Thunder on a 10-day contract - Welcome to Loud City

It's nice to grab someone who is familiar with Brooks and his system.

Continuity and familiarity will play key as we beef up our roster to 15. Bringing in a mediocre outsider (affordable small market player) at this stage of the season will only increase turnovers until that player learns the various sets. Ivey is a former Thunder player who is familiar with Brooks' system and a Durant Longhorn.

"Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty... ... as I get my kicks on Route 66." --Nat King Cole.

[OKCisOK4me]

Ivey is a former Thunder player who is familiar with Brooks' system and a Durant Longhorn.

I definitely thought he was formerly on our team, like two seasons ago.

[dankrutka]

It's nice to grab someone who is familiar with Brooks and his system.

I guess. He's a good teammate and all... but it would be nice to grab someone that was actually considered a NBA player by any other team in the league. There's a reason he's unemployed. He's not very good. I don't think he'll be a part of the rotation. Who's minutes would he take? I'd far rather increase Lamb or PJ3's minutes than give any to Ivey.

[Richard at Remax]

I'd rather have Daniel Gibson

[dankrutka]

I'd rather have Daniel Gibson

Agreed. If he's in any kind of shape and has his head on straight... Career 40% shooter. Exactly what we need.

[ljbab728]

It was an amazing game in Houston tonight with a Thunder win. Houston scored 73 points in the first half and 19 in the second half. That is an NBA record for difference in points between two halves. The Thunder had a good late game run for the win.

[OSUMom]

We would have stomped them again if we had played the same defense in the first half that we did in the second. But boy those 3 point marathons teams we play seem to go on always kill us.

[Just the facts]

That is the problem with relying on the 3-point shot. When you go cold you can't score. It wasn't all bad news for the Rockets though as Harden wins another 'flop of the week' award which wiped out a Fisher 3 pointer.

[Laramie]

This was clamp down defense in the second half.

The box score speaks volumes:

____1__2__3__4__ T
OKC 36--23 24 21 104
HOU 32--41 10 -9 92




Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets - Box Score - January 16, 2014 - ESPN

"Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty... ... as I get my kicks on Route 66." --Nat King Cole.

[OKCisOK4me]

The 3-point shot seems to work just fine at Grinnell.

[Just the facts]

The 3-point shot seems to work just fine at Grinnell.

...but when you go cold you still can't score.

[ljbab728]

WOW, only a new career high of 54 tonight for KD in a nice win over Golden State.

[Mississippi Blues]

WOW, only a new career high of 54 tonight for KD in a nice win over Golden State.

I woke up from my evening nap just in time. It was something special from the very beginning (the game, specifically KD, not my nap).

[Jake]

First time I've ever heard The Peake chant "MVP!" Way overdue.

[OSUMom]

First time I've ever heard The Peake chant "MVP!" Way overdue.

I've heard it before. Seems like he would miss the freethrow a lot of times when they did it.

[Laramie]

Outstanding play by the Thunder as the team appears to jell.

ESPN Box score and recap: Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder - Box Score - January 17, 2014 - ESPN

"Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty... ... as I get my kicks on Route 66." --Nat King Cole.

[dankrutka]

First time I've ever heard The Peake chant "MVP!" Way overdue.

Darnell Mayberry has been pointing this out for a while. The OKC crowd really needs to get that MVP chant going more regularly. It happens to other players, who are far less deserving, far more.

Then again, there's not much time for any authentic crowd chants with the over-programming that the Thunder constantly pushes. Our crowd is conditioned to just wait for their next orders from organization before chanting anything... Lol.