Kevin Durant and James Harden were part of the group of NBA stars that played in an exhibition Saturday against Philippine Basketball Association All-Stars. The NBA players won 131-105 as KD had 22, with 20 coming in the first half. I couldn’t find a story with how many Harden had, but I can be certain he had at least two. Two that might as well been worth 20. Because holy mother of oop.
Miss you so much, NBA.
this is the whole footage of Game 1 last July 23rd in just 3parts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiZ48-a0HD4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHxVYBP2dVU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQnz_Mx_Fa0
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and this is some highlights from Game 2 last July 24th:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6_yTMlrBM4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-6HJJBgxdo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9sf0rXiJz8
from Miles here in the Philippines. I've just witnessed the most awesome basketball games ever! So its only right to share this for y'all Thunder Fanatics. This is History! Thrilla In Manila 2!! (Like Ali vs Frazier "Thrilla In Manila") hope you enjoy these footage! Much love for y'all there in the States. Peace out!
So if you want to watch the whole game in order, it goes like this:
9, 4, 5, 8, 6, 7
The videos jump around a bit, the game ends in the 7th video, but the 8th video shows a lot of basketball after halftime that was missed. So it's a bit out of order, but I think most of the game is there.
yeah, its not perfect, and i couldn't find that nasty KD/Harden oop anywhere in these vids.
on the brightside though, there is footage of James Harden in a halftime 3pt shootout.
@scubed
Thanks for the links.
Just FYI, actual basketball doesn't start until the 4th video. I can't find the tip off, but the first actual basketball I see starts about 2:30 into the video, and it appears to be halfway through the 1st quarter.
Not sure where the beginning of the game is.
Gavin :SMART All-Stars 131 — McGee 25, Durant 22, Williams 19, Evans 17, Harden 16, Bryant 12, Paul 11, Rose 9, Fisher 0
Thats funny, cause ESPN's article title said, "Kobe, Rose, Paul shine in Manila." It looks like tehre were many stars above them
Danny :If OKC is starting Russ, Harden, KD, and Ibaka: does that make the Thunder the best dunking starting-5 in the league?
I'm biased of course, but without a doubt YES.
justin :BTW, how do you think Scott Brooks would react if they did this in a real game? I think his tie would catch on fire.
I'm more focused on how the home crowd would react. That would easily be the most exciting dunk the home fans had seen if it had been done here. (Not ever in Thunder history though, thank you Brendan Haywood).
I cant wait for the drew goodman game. Tickets go onsale next friday. I live in dc and will def. be there, hopefully in a courtside seat. The game was moved from georgetown to my old highschool, Coolidge. its gonna be good to see basketball again
justin :BTW, how do you think Scott Brooks would react if they did this in a real game? I think his tie would catch on fire.
@ justin
or his clip board :P .
i somehow expect to see this play done at least once during regular season.
If you are in Oklahoma and willing to stay up until midnight you can catch the other game in the Philippines:
http://mytvf.blogspot.com/2011/07/smart-ultimate-all-star-weekend.html
It starts at 1 PM in the Philippines which would be midnight in OK
SMART All-Stars 131 -- McGee 25, Durant 22, Williams 19, Evans 17, Harden 16, Bryant 12, Paul 11, Rose 9, Fisher 0
BTW, how do you think Scott Brooks would react if they did this in a real game? I think his tie would catch on fire.
If OKC is starting Russ, Harden, KD, and Durant: does that make the Thunder the best dunking starting-5 in the league?
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