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OKC Thunder (10-3, 3-3 road) vs. San Antonio Spurs (10-2, 6-0 home)
TV: TNT (Cox 31, HD 730)
Stream: Click here
Radio: WWLS The Sports Animal (98.1 FM, 640 AM, 97.1 FM Tulsa)
Time: 8:00 CT
Series tied 2-2
View from the enemy: 48 Minutes of Hell
SAN ANTONIO — Something’s changed. Whatever it is, something is different about this series than it was a week ago. Oh that’s right, the Thunder got to play two games at home where they’re near unbeatable. And now they don’t get to play the next most important game ever at home. Which means they’re in a very challenging position.
It’s hard to put a finger on what separates a road game from a home one. Nick Collison tried to explain it at shootaround saying there’s a certain emotional lift the home team can get at a tough moment. It doesn’t seem like some noise and an opposing environment should make that much of a difference. But it does. Winning on the road is tough, especially winning on the road against a team as good as the Spurs.
This series is getting to the point where it’s less about adjustments and more just about who is going to play better. If there was something up either team’s sleeve, it probably would’ve been revealed by now. Sure, there’s a matchup or two that could be exploited, but it’s about talent and players making plays more than anything else. Which group of stars is going to show up big?
Game 5 is absolutely critical and you don’t need me to tell you why. The Thunder need to win once in San Antonio if they have dreams of advancing. And the chances are better if it happens tonight. A win in Game 5 gives the Thunder their greatest opportunity to take the series. But again, you don’t need me to explain all that.
Tip at 8:00 CT. Go Win.
One more win and I believe we conquer the east in 5.
Not 1 not 2 not 3 not 4 but we bout to get our 1st Championship
http://www.dailythunder.com/2012/06/the-thunder-take-game-5-108-103/
Here's a interesting stat. I'm not done looking at it all yet, but so far i've gone all the way back to '77 and i haven't found a year yet were one team had to beat 4 of the last 5 champions to win a title. We might be the first in history.
Gosh, and we didn't even have to have Perk and Ibaka carry us. Close out in the Peake, bet those tickets won't be discounted for game6 like game4 tickets were 2 secs after the last game in San Antonio
Scott Brooks on Kevin Durant: "He works like he has no talent. He works hard every day like he wants to make the team. That's his mindset."
My favourite quote of the night
@gnaygg where you from?
@The Doctor me? Indonesia.
@The Doctor @gnaygg Worldwide Thunder!
@gnaygg Your use of "favourite." I was just curious. Thunder Up!
i am so ashamed i didn't get to watch it (stupid worthless 3 and a half hour exam). As soon as i got out i flipped out my laptop, pluggd my iphone, streamed it, heard the commentators say they are on a 11-0 run and i was freaking out, then the beard happened (in really low quality). Happiest moment in watching basketball
I love to watch the 2nd half of Thunder playoff games out!
Order one: Survey the bar and figure out who I need to mean mug the rest of the game
Thought Russ absolutely imploded the last 5 minutes of the game, so glad we won otherwise he would have taken so much heat. That was tough to watch when Russ was making mistake after mistake. Scottie should have taken him out of the game for minute or so, so that he could gather himself. That could have cost us the season there, so glad we weathered the storm.
I hope he learns from this...
@neo12 Yea Brooks should have put Fisher in right there and/or left Harden run the point!
@neo12 parker pulled a dragic on him...inbound pass wasn't his fault tho
Still got to get one more. Go Thunder!!!
Tim Legler just said OKC is the only team in the NBA that has 3 guys that think they are the best player on the court at all times (and he meant it is a compliment).
@Daniel Hawaii I like Legler. He's always been a big supporter of the Thunder. And I don't mind him on the NBA Today podcast... even thought he's hitting on that chick all the time.
@Daniel Hawaii It's okay we all know he's been smokin on the pipe a little bit too much.
@Daniel Hawaii Wow. I will need replay of that
Why am I watching a dream team promo on nba tv. really?! Where are my highlight?
“@johnhollinger: While we're at it, let's book that OKC hotel room for June 2013, 2014, and 2015.”
@John64 that's a good idea....Book a few rooms early and then scalp them on Craigslist......hmmmm
Perk with -17 plus/minus for the game. In all fairness he's done a fantastic job playing physical defense on Duncan. I just don't like him finishing out the game instead of Thabo. Ibaka guarding Jackson at the 3-point line is also a disaster waiting to happen. They dodged the bullet tonights, but not sticking with the small-lineup almost cost them the game. If you go back and watch highlights at the end of the 4th quarter, the Spurs predictably went on their run as soon as Brooks went big with Perk.
@KoolKeith3000 He should go have a slice of pie with Little Perk. He deserves it.
Thunder spurs is the number 1 highlight on SC
remember this guys?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4lHxbnsZC0
@mattmematt that still makes me smile
@mattmematt Thanks! I almost forgot.
If the Thunder win this game and then sweep the Finals, they'll have won a championship in the least amount of playoff games since the switch to the 7-game first round series format. HOW ABOUT THAT
@duhsweetness The Spurs '07
@ElMexiThunder It took them 20. If we win the next 5 straight, it would be a total of 19.
What was that folks were talkn about SA being a BUZZSAW???
@MD4Okc jigsaw
@Barry Amenema That's right! We were screwed back when we didn't get the Nuggets instead of the Lakers.
Kobe was supposed to kill us (see mattmematt above)
I wish DC was more consistent, but the last 2 years he's stepped up in huge games in the playoffs and given us a lift
Sometimes I just flat out Out-coach the rookies.
Hey Pop, tell me how my ass tastes.
#HOFCoach
@Scott Brooks DT Hall of Fame post.
@Scott Brooks what does your dog think of you now, Coach?
@Barry Amenema He's showing me nothing but respect.
#AndIEarnedIt
@Barry Amenema he licks with his heart.
#lickmyshoes
via Royce- Thunders flight comes in at 1-1:30am tonight for those of you that want to go meet them at the airport
Look at the weather radar...here come the thunderstorms again.
@El PrezThose storms ain't moving, they are just beating the heck out of west Texas
@El Prez
HEELL YEAH BABY BRING ON THE RAIN!!!! HOWS TC DOING??
Where is TChick? She should be here at this moment. Even if the storms don't get here--I thought I'd just throw it out for a dramatic, surreal effect.
@MD4Okc @tromeo143
We're seeing a few Thunder t-shirts out here . . . Always fun to exchange THUNDER UP with complete strangers far from home . . . :)
@ThunderChick2010 @tromeo143 Lovin the vacayin Thunder fam
@ThunderChick2010
Yep its just me n Mrs. Tromeo. time for bed got a tour in the am THUNDER UP
@tromeo143
Mr. ThunderChick, ThunderChick Son, and ThunderChick-a-dee. :)
@ThunderChick2010 Who you here with?
@ThunderChick2010 @El Prez
I bet 50 walked away with 95. We are just visiting. Came in today around 12 vegas time.
@tromeo143 @El Prez
You live in Vegas or just visiting? We'll be watching across the street at Tropicana.
@El Prez
Well . . . you know I have no clue how to place a sports bet, but they were glad to take my money. (It's kind of like the girl on the plane in Bridesmaids who told the flight attendant, "I'd like a glass of alcohol." Anyway, I think the Spurs were favored by 5 and, if I'm not mistaken, I bet "straight up"? I put down $10 and walked away with $30.
I'm here until late Friday night, so not going to be back! In fact, if there's a game 7--which there better not be--I'll be watching a tv screen in the LV airport.
@El Prez
I will be here to bet on Wednesday for the WESTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP! TC meet me down there and i will buy you a beer. THUNDER FANS UNITED IN DIFFERENT AREA CODES
TC--good for you. What was the over an under tonight? I was wondering if the nullification of Jackson's made three at the end was affected by that? You'll be'll be back for the close out game, right? I think we should do the Hoosiers video on the pregame for Game 6. The part where Norman Dale (Gene Hackman) is talking to his team before the championship game. I really did cry tonight. I'm so happy and proud for our players and Coach Brooks.
@ThunderChick2010 @El Prez
I placed a 60 buck bet tonight at the luxor CHA CHING
@El Prez
I'm here! Placed my first ever sports bet tonight and the Thunder won me $20. (Yeah, my wagers are BIG.) :)
@El Prez she is in vegas