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Nuggets vs. Thunder: Pregame Primer

by Royce Young on March 19, 2013 at 3:44 pm 2,056 Comments

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Nuggets (46-22, 16-19 road) vs. Thunder (50-17, 30-4 home)

TV: FS Oklahoma; NBA TV
Stream: Click here
Radio: WWLS The Sports Animal (98.1 FM, 640 AM, 97.1 FM Tulsa)
Time: 7:00 CT

Offensive Rating: Thunder – 112.9 (1st), Nuggets– 110.2 (3rd)
Defensive Rating: Thunder – 102.9 (8th), Nuggets – 105.2 (12th)
Pace: Thunder – 93.8 (8th), Nuggets – 95.0 (2nd)

View from the enemy: Roundball Mining Company

The Thunder are 1-2 against the Nuggets this season. The two losses coming in Denver, the one win coming in OKC. And just like the previous win, the Nuggets are coming in having played a grueler the night before. Which is obviously an advantage for the Thunder, but only something that sort of dilutes any achievement here. Keep Reading…

Tuesday Bolts – 3.19.13

by Royce Young on March 19, 2013 at 10:00 am 460 Comments

Michael Pina of Red 94 wonders why Houston’s defense is so bad: “Before we finish up with one more play from Harden, I’d like to point out that the Rockets would be in the lottery if not for his work on the offensive end. Harden’s defense needs work, sure, but his effort with the ball is an irreplaceable commodity, and it’d be an honest shame if he didn’t end up in fourth or fifth place in the final MVP ballot. For all the gushing praise Dwyane Wade and Kobe Bryant receive for their play this season, Harden undoubtedly belongs in their class at the shooting guard position. Okay, now back to jumping on his defense.”

Ken Berger of CBSSports.com on Miami’s hunt for history: “The record could fall on April 9 at home against the Bucks, which would give the Heat exactly one week to come down from this unanticipated regular-season high and gather themselves for the playoffs. Is it bad timing? An unnecessary distraction at a time when the Heat should be coasting to the No. 1 seed and sizing up potential first-round opponents who are all disintegrating before their eyes? Yes, and yes. But sometimes, greatness is as undeniable as the lack of parity in the watered-down NBA.” Keep Reading…

Player Power Rankings: Wide margins

by Royce Young on March 18, 2013 at 1:45 pm 1,830 Comments

Glenn James/NBAE/Getty Images

The Thunder are winning games by an average of 9.5 points. That’s 1.5 points better than the next closest team (Spurs). In terms of historical precedent, that’s pretty darn good.

Here’s margin of victory for the last 11 NBA champions: Keep Reading…

Monday Bolts – 3.18.13

by Royce Young on March 18, 2013 at 9:42 am 286 Comments

Tim McMahon of ESPN Dallas: “While Kevin Durant dominated, Dirk Nowitzki couldn’t even get the ball. Just look at the startling contrast between the two superstars’ lines during the fourth quarter of the Mavericks’ 107-101 loss Sunday night that further damaged Dallas’ dim playoff hopes. Durant went 7-of-11 from the floor in the final frame, torching the Mavs for 19 of his 31 points. Nowitzki was held to four points – all on free throws, not even attempting a field goal attempt – despite being 8-of-10 from the floor in the first three quarters. That illustrates the difference between two of the most unique, effective offensive weapons in NBA history at this point of their careers. The 24-year-old Durant is capable of taking over a game at any moment. The 34-year-old Nowitzki needs help to be put in position to dominate.”

From Elias: “Kevin Durant continues to lead the NBA in scoring, with an average of 28.3 points per game. But for quite some time, Durant hasn’t even been the highest scorer on his own team. Russell Westbrook led all scorers with 35 points in the Thunder’s 107-101 win at Dallas, and over Oklahoma City’s last 20 games, dating back to February 4, he has outscored Durant. The top five in the NBA during that time: James Harden, 27.8 points per game; LeBron James, 26.2; Kobe Bryant, 25.5; Westbrook, 25.3; Durant, 25.2.” Keep Reading…

Durant and Westbrook carry OKC over the Mavs, 107-101

by Royce Young on March 17, 2013 at 9:51 pm 726 Comments

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The Thunder went on the road Sunday to beat a now 31-35 Mavericks team, 107-101.

I’m probably overstating things here, but I think this might’ve been the Thunder’s most important win this season.

Not because of who they beat — though keep in mind the Mavs are still on the fringes of the playoffs and have been playing much better lately — but because of how they beat them. Keep Reading…

Thunder vs. Mavs: Pregame Primer

by Royce Young on March 17, 2013 at 4:29 pm 1,349 Comments

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Thunder (49-17, 19-13 road) at Mavericks (31-34, 18-12 home)

TV: FS Oklahoma
Stream: Click here
Radio: WWLS The Sports Animal (98.1 FM, 640 AM, 97.1 FM Tulsa)
Time: 6:30 CT

Offensive Rating: Thunder – 112.9 (1st), Mavs– 105.3 (17th)
Defensive Rating: Thunder – 102.8 (7th), Mavs – 106.0 (16th)
Pace: Thunder – 93.8 (8th), Mavs – 94.6 (5th)

View from the enemy: The Two Man Game

The Mavs have an outside chance of making a playoff push still. They’re three games out and with a good run of home games ahead of them, they’re breathing. But they can’t afford to give anything away, even against a top team like the Thunder. So this game means a whole lot to Dallas. Keep Reading…

TGR 94: The Mental Toughness Episode

by Thunderground Radio on March 16, 2013 at 9:15 pm 628 Comments

This week on TGR, Brad and Joel are joined by Royce Young to discuss Russell Westbrook’s treatment of the media. We also cover the week that was, with Deep Thoughts and The Tweet of the Week.

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Lamb

by Royce Young on March 16, 2013 at 10:17 am 483 Comments

Happy Saturday. Thank you for your support of Daily Thunder. The floor is yours.

Jeremy Lamb scored 29 against Idaho last night. Here are his highlights courtesy of Crab Dribbles. #TEAMLAMB

Nuggets (46-22, 16-19 road) vs. Thunder (50-17, 30-4 home)

Thunder (49-17, 19-13 road) at Mavericks (31-34, 18-12 home)

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