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

[BoulderSooner]

Reports Rudy Gay is headed to Toronto. Two big implications here:

1. To me this takes Memphis out of any western conference title consideration.

2. Absolutely hurts the Thunder by reducing the chances of Toronto's lottery pick being a top 6 pick (acquired by OKC).

very much disagree ... this makes Memphis better ... davis and prince .. and makes Toronto the same or worse unless gay plays much much better then he has all year

[Anonymous.]

Tonights game is on TNT @ 7pm CST.

No Gay playing tonight, he killed us earlier in the season when the Grizz dominated us.

[Matt]

That reminds me. Just curious: When a game's being double-covered by by Fox Sports Oklahoma and either ESPN or TNT, what do you guys do? Stick with FSOK, watch the nationals, or flip between the two?

I always watch the national coverage when possible. It's nice to get a break from Brian Davis and the corny local ads that run five times each during a game. And I especially like the Inside the NBA show on TNT. Those guys are hilarious.

[TaoMaas]

When a game's being double-covered by by Fox Sports Oklahoma and either ESPN or TNT, what do you guys do?

I watch the game on Fox because the other networks run their crowd mics too high and it makes it hard to hear the announcers. I do like the Inside the NBA crew on TNT, though, so I'll watch them at half-time.

[BoulderSooner]

That reminds me. Just curious: When a game's being double-covered by by Fox Sports Oklahoma and either ESPN or TNT, what do you guys do? Stick with FSOK, watch the nationals, or flip between the two?

I always watch the national coverage when possible. It's nice to get a break from Brian Davis and the corny local ads that run five times each during a game. And I especially like the Inside the NBA show on TNT. Those guys are hilarious.

always the national because of how bad BD and grant are

[dankrutka]

I watch the national just for a change of pace. I definitely won't miss the TNT crew's pre/half/post-game discussions. Love those guys. I also wouldn't say BD and GL are bad. They're pretty typical for homer announcers. I'm fine with them. I've certainly heard worse from other teams' announcers...

[Anonymous.]

National, I like to hear non biased perspectives and this is what the rest of the country will be watching/hearing - so it is a good feel for non homer-vision broadcasting.

[SoonerBoy18]

National, I like to hear non biased perspectives and this is what the rest of the country will be watching/hearing - so it is a good feel for non homer-vision broadcasting.

You took the words right outta my mouth! Lol

[SoonerBoy18]

ESPN and TNT not just because of the national coverage but because I love hearing the NBA theme songs it adds to the hype. the nba theme on Fox Sports drives me insane

[OKCJapan]

Tough Loss for the Thunder against Irving and the Cavaliers. It seems that during the recent road woes, the Thunder are having a real tough time making shots at the end of the game and not getting the stops needed to close out those games. They have got to find ways to turn it around on the road or they are in fear of slipping from the top of the WC and the NW division. They have shrunk to a five game lead over the Nuggets.

[venture]

Tough Loss for the Thunder against Irving and the Cavaliers. It seems that during the recent road woes, the Thunder are having a real tough time making shots at the end of the game and not getting the stops needed to close out those games. They have got to find ways to turn it around on the road or they are in fear of slipping from the top of the WC and the NW division. They have shrunk to a five game lead over the Nuggets.

They haven't been the #1 team in the west for about a week or so now. Spurs have been controlling that now.

[s00nr1]

I think we can officially say the Thunder are struggling on the road -- especially defensively. The turnovers (as usual) and lack of defensive intensity away from home are somewhat worrisome.

[s00nr1]

very much disagree ... this makes Memphis better ... davis and prince .. and makes Toronto the same or worse unless gay plays much much better then he has all year

Totally disagree with this statement. If you don't think Toronto is going to be better adding Rudy Gay to the 3 with DeRozan at the 2 you're in fairy tale land. They have a very solid Amir Johnson to replace Ed Davis at the 4 and they are playing pretty well (if you call beating the Clips by 25 "pretty well") without Bargnani.

Let's also not forget that the Griz had Shane Battier to help bring together that 2011 team during their playoff run.

[Praedura]

Since no one has mentioned it...

Thunder destroyed the Mavs last night. That is all.

[SoonerBoy18]

Since no one has mentioned it...

Thunder destroyed the Mavs last night. That is all.

And ever since Dallas beat us in the 2011 west finals, we have gone 10-1 against them!

[ljbab728]

Now if the Thunder could just figure out a way to beat the Wizards. LOL

[OKCisOK4me]

Now if the Thunder could just figure out a way to beat the Wizards. LOL

Be good to focus on Golden State tomorrow night. I'd like to see a whoopin' of 'em!

[BoulderSooner]

Totally disagree with this statement. If you don't think Toronto is going to be better adding Rudy Gay to the 3 with DeRozan at the 2 you're in fairy tale land. They have a very solid Amir Johnson to replace Ed Davis at the 4 and they are playing pretty well (if you call beating the Clips by 25 "pretty well") without Bargnani.

Let's also not forget that the Griz had Shane Battier to help bring together that 2011 team during their playoff run.

they won't be better unless like i said gay plays much metter than he has this season ..

Davis was the most efficient player in the trade .... if gay plays better they could be better ..

[s00nr1]

Have to say Reggie looks to be playing with an increased level of confidence and efficiency the past few games.....Brooks has even had him on the floor with RW on a couple occasions. Hopefully he continues to show signs of improvement.

[ljbab728]

Be good to focus on Golden State tomorrow night. I'd like to see a whoopin' of 'em!

I think they were focused and you got exactly what you wanted.

[OKCisOK4me]

I think they were focused and you got exactly what you wanted.

Yes I know. I listened. But thank you for telling me anyway ;-)

[SoonerDave]

Haven't looked at a schedule, but was wondering if anyone knew offhand how many more times OKC plays the Spurs the rest of the way out?

Can't begin to tell ya how fun it is to see the Lakers 3+/- games out of the playoffs right now... LOL

[Anonymous.]

Haven't looked at a schedule, but was wondering if anyone knew offhand how many more times OKC plays the Spurs the rest of the way out?

Can't begin to tell ya how fun it is to see the Lakers 3+/- games out of the playoffs right now... LOL

@ SA on 3/11/13


EDIT: Boulder is right, we play them on April 4 also.





Should be a pair of easy wins this weekend both against the Suns.

[BoulderSooner]

Haven't looked at a schedule, but was wondering if anyone knew offhand how many more times OKC plays the Spurs the rest of the way out?

Can't begin to tell ya how fun it is to see the Lakers 3+/- games out of the playoffs right now... LOL

Mar 11 @ San antonio
Apr 4 @ home

[Teo9969]

We sure are struggling at home lately...