Commentary

Apr
23
Thunder start fast, but can’t hold the lead, losing 113-109

Thunder start fast, but can’t hold the lead, losing 113-109

Box Score Before the opening tip, I turned to Travis Singleton of SneakerReporter.com and said, “There’s a nervousness
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Apr
23
Rockets vs. Thunder: Game 4 Primer

Rockets vs. Thunder: Game 4 Primer

Perception. The interpretation of a “what if” reality. To many in the media, the feeling is the Houston Rockets should
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Apr
22
Five Thoughts From Game 3

Five Thoughts From Game 3

There were a couple time where Game 3 was beginning to mirror Game 2. In the second half, the Oklahoma
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Apr
22
Wake Up Call: OKC’s New ‘Lineup of Death’

Wake Up Call: OKC’s New ‘Lineup of Death’

Deep breaths, people, deep breaths. After the Rockets’ fourth quarter comeback, after Russell Westbrook missed the free throw, after James
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Apr
21
Wake Up Call: What Exactly is a Foul?

Wake Up Call: What Exactly is a Foul?

First things first — referees don’t decide basketball games. I just want to establish it up front that Oklahoma City
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Apr
20
Five Thoughts From Game 2

Five Thoughts From Game 2

In the aftermath of the Rockets’ 115-111 Game 2 victory, it’s back to the drawing board for Billy Donovan
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Apr
20
Wake Up Call: Living & Dying By Westbrook

Wake Up Call: Living & Dying By Westbrook

Remember 24 hours ago when everyone thought the Thunder were totally outmatched in this series and didn’t stand a
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Apr
20
OKC falls flat in fourth, loses Game 2 in Houston

OKC falls flat in fourth, loses Game 2 in Houston

Russell Westbrook notched the first 50-point triple-double in NBA playoff history, but it came in a tough loss that puts
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Apr
19
Thunder @ Rockets: Game 2 Primer

Thunder @ Rockets: Game 2 Primer

I don’t know if sacrificial games are a thing among coaching circles, but it sure does seem like Thunder
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Apr
19
Wake Up Call: How OKC Beat the Rockets, and Can Again

Wake Up Call: How OKC Beat the Rockets, and Can Again

After Sunday night’s disappointing Game 1, a lot of questions were raised. Most were laced with doubt, such as
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