OKC Thunder 2013 - 2014

[OKCDrummer77]

When KD and Russ are both on, we're a handful. If anyone else makes a significant contribution, we're all but unbeatable. Serge was nearly perfect, and Caron hit some key 3s down the stretch.

[Teo9969]

I think if the Thunder win on Sunday, then they close out in 5, otherwise, though it should finish in 6, it will probably go to 7 off a bad overall performance by the Thunder.

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[Laramie]

The Thunder has shown resilience in turning the tables on the Clippers. Really proud of the way our team didn't panic, continued to chip away and maintained its strength until the Clippers cracked. 'Cracked,' which reminded me--what was Chris Paul smoking when they asked him about his relationship off the court with Durant.

Chris Paul has really turned into 'ugly' character since moving out west. .


Kevin Durant has true class & character. He respects his coaches, team players, fans and opponents which shows why he's the MVP!

Now the pressure back on the L.A. Clippers. Time for the Thunder to move in for the kill; take game four and close this thing out at home.

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

[Urbanized]

Not to dwell on Harden - I was expecting the trade the moment they re-signed Serge and was pretty sanguine when the move happened - but I think his style of play also made it easy to turn on him. I feel the same way about Chris Paul and OKC-native and Sooner Blake Griffin.

In the back of my mind I was a little bit troubled by the flopping, ref deception and other things I normally think of as dirty play. But when they were playing for my teams I did my best (and found it easy) to overlook it, and even was a little bit entertained by it at times, chalking it up to craft. But once they left (and for each guy the flopping - cheating - has become way more pronounced since), I found it very easy to dislike them.

Believe me, I notice the occasional flop, whine, grapple and nut shot from our own guys, but in no way does it define our style of play. I think in some cases a few of our guys (Westbrook for example) would rather be beaten than resort to flopping. I respect that.

[Easy180]

Chrissy Paul has always been a drama queen...Much too good to flop, dramatize even the slightest touch and whine about every call

[OSUMom]

Refreshing to watch Adams "the anti-flopper" play.

[Teo9969]

It would be nice if OKC could put this away in 5 and get some rest. It's a tall order, but if they play like they did the last 2 games, I just don't think the Clips have it in them to beat OKC. Unless the Clippers combine an onslaught of 3-point shooting with a massive advantage in the turnover department, the overall Clipper defense just isn't good enough to stymy OKC. OKC will continue to dominate the boards because OKC they've been the best rebounding team in the league all season and have all the assets to continue that domination.

But if they were to put the series away in 5 and the IND/WAS could go to 7, OKC could at least a full 4 days rest between series.

[Klop]

What a great game that was. The hustle and effort put forth by Team Thunder on both sides of the ball and the Clippers as well. Just a great game to watch. Of course, the best part was the Thunder ended up on top. I think back to when the NBA meant; not much hustle, not getting back to play defense, and a lot of one-on-one play. But this was real basketball played at the level it should be played. Great job Thunder.

[Anonymous.]

It would be nice if OKC could put this away in 5 and get some rest. It's a tall order, but if they play like they did the last 2 games, I just don't think the Clips have it in them to beat OKC. Unless the Clippers combine an onslaught of 3-point shooting with a massive advantage in the turnover department, the overall Clipper defense just isn't good enough to stymy OKC. OKC will continue to dominate the boards because OKC they've been the best rebounding team in the league all season and have all the assets to continue that domination.

But if they were to put the series away in 5 and the IND/WAS could go to 7, OKC could at least a full 4 days rest between series.

Honestly I don't think this team needs the rest. I would rather keep on pace with this 1 on, 1 off pattern. We seem to suck after multiple days of rest.

However, I would love to close this out in 5.

[dankrutka]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say we're not closing this out in 5. The Clippers have had a couple bad shooting games in a row after their scorching hot game 1. I suspect they've got a good shooting game coming... I hope I'm wrong though.

[Snowman]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say we're not closing this out in 5. The Clippers have had a couple bad shooting games in a row after their scorching hot game 1. I suspect they've got a good shooting game coming... I hope I'm wrong though.

Regardless, I still hope they pull out a win in game four, since it is fairly rare for lower ranked teams to come back when getting behind in the series 3-1.

[Teo9969]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say we're not closing this out in 5. The Clippers have had a couple bad shooting games in a row after their scorching hot game 1. I suspect they've got a good shooting game coming... I hope I'm wrong though.

45% is not a bad shooting game. May not be their best, but 45-48 is about average


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[dankrutka]

45% is not a bad shooting game. May not be their best, but 45-48 is about average

7/26 from 3 point range is though. I expect them to have a 3 point outburst in another game... I hope I'm wrong.

[Laramie]

Thunder got balanced scoring with contributions from the bench players:

PTS
14 Butler
14 Jackson
04 Adams
02 Collison

34 Points from the bench.

Key stats:

Thunder FGM-A 44-79 - 55.7% vs. Clippers FGM-A 42-93 - 45.2% - Rebounds: Thunder 44 Clippers 33.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers - Box Score - May 09, 2014 - ESPN

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

[Anonymous.]

So much for Portland giving San Antonio a run for their money.

Spurs making them look like a joke this series.

[OKCisOK4me]

So much for Portland giving San Antonio a run for their money.

Spurs making them look like a joke this series.

I picked San Antonio in that series.


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[Dennis Heaton]

Sure is quiet out in Los Angeles. Thunder 32 Clippers 15 at end of 1st quarter.

[OKCisOK4me]

1 point game...


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[Sonny_Crockett]

I'm afraid we'll see a Finals rematch. The media wants Miami to keep on winning.

[jn1780]

Well that was disappointing.

[OSUMom]

Great game, until the forth quarter. They had them. Then they just handed them to the game.

[Richard at Remax]

Pathetic

[Klop]

Dam, they had a chance to really put a nail in the coffin.

[Anonymous.]

Very questionable plays down the stretch...

Durant with a lot of terrible passes. Really bad basketball when it mattered most.


One thing to take note of, OKC has outplayed Clips every game except when CP went hero mode in game 1.

[Laramie]

Gave up entirely too many easy baskets in the 4th quarter. Outscored 38-24 in the fourth quarter. Sixteen turnovers; Durant had eight of those.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers - Box Score - May 11, 2014 - ESPN

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