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Tuesday Bolts – 12.14.12

by Royce Young on December 4, 2012 at 11:26 am 457 Comments

Joe Kaiser of ESPN Insider on Kevin Martin: “In Martin’s case, his shooting appears to really be benefiting from having a point guard like Russell Westbrook who’s so good at penetrating the lane, drawing in defenders and kicking it out to the open guy. HoopData.com reveals that 91.2 percent of Martin’s 3s this season have been assisted, which is a bump up from the 80.8-to-86.4 range he’s averaged on a per-season basis over the previous six seasons with Sacramento and Houston.”

Jason Gallagher of Baller Ball on Oak City: “This one goes out to you, members of the broadcast media who insist on calling Oklahoma City — “Oak City.” I get it. I know it’s rough – 6 syllables is a lot – given that it’s your job to speak and all — but give it a rest. I lived right outside of Oklahoma City for a good 5 years and never once heard a native, visitor, or anyone in that prideful state, call it “Oak City.” In fact, it really annoys every single Oklahoman I know. Nobody calls Kansas City — “Kan City” so there is no point in trying to make “Oak City” happen because it won’t. Like an ex-girlfriend told me once “Stop it and leave it… or my cousin and his friends are going to jump you after school.” So minus the cousin thing… I think you are not only doing a disservice to the Oklahoma City community but to the fine people of the real Oak City — Oak City, Utah.” Keep Reading…

Thunder Player Power Rankings: Next level

by Royce Young on December 3, 2012 at 12:20 pm 773 Comments

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WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 4

The Thunder have put one full month in the books, winning 13 games in November, the most in the month since the team moved to Oklahoma City. (The franchise record for wins in a month is 14.)

I mentioned it after the game against the Jazz, but considering the situation, that’s nothing short of impressive. Or outstanding.

It was just two days before OKC’s first game of the season when the Thunder shook the roster up entirely by trading James Harden to Houston. The fears, the worries, the questions all poured in. Especially after the Thunder’s shaky 1-2 start.

Now they’ve won 13 of 15. Some perspective though: It’s been with one of the easier schedules in the league, yes. But again, think back to a month ago and the anxiety that came with dealing Harden. People knew the Thunder would remain good, but the amount of time to sort through things was the question. And evidently, it took three games. Keep Reading…

Monday Bolts – 12.3.12

by Royce Young on December 3, 2012 at 10:09 am 224 Comments

Terry Pluto of the Plain-Dealer speculating: “In the past, there has been a lot of trade talk about Varejao, but the Cavs never were real close to trading their 6-10 veteran. Their price has always been high — something like a lottery pick and perhaps other young players. The teams that treasure Varejao’s skills are contenders with low draft picks. That has not created suitable trading partners. It’s possible — with Varejao having a career season — that could change. Oklahoma City owns multiple picks, including a possible lottery pick that originally belonged to Toronto (protected for picks 1 to 3). You can imagine Varejao adding some lightning to the Thunder. But who knows if there will be a deal.”

Ian Levy of Hickory High looks at Westbrook’s post game: “He’s being smarter, using his physical attributes to his advantage better than he has in years past and making a conscious effort to take better shots. Fewer predetermined moves and more reading the defense. Fewer fade-aways, more going to the rim. He’s realized that his speed and quickness can be used to his advantage more when he faces his man up. He knows he can use his strength as more of a weapon when he’s trying to get to the rim and it becomes useless when he just fades away. His post game has been years in the making. It’s still in the making, frankly. He’s still shooting just 41.7%, so it’s not like he’s great yet. But he’s getting there, slowly but surely.” Keep Reading…

Thunder roll over the overmatched Hornets, 100-79

by Royce Young on December 1, 2012 at 9:42 pm 1,309 Comments

BOX SCORE

It’s always a positive sign when the top storyline entering the fourth quarter is, “When is Perry Jones going to check in?”

On the second night of a back-to-back, the Thunder steamrolled the young Hornets, 100-79 and did it with the starters resting the entire fourth quarter.

The Hornets weren’t exactly hanging tough, but they were hanging around just enough to keep Oklahoma City’s starters in the game. But a late third quarter flurry from Russell Westbrook pumped the lead to 27 entering the fourth, and officially initiated the PJIII Watch. Keep Reading…

Thunder vs. Hornets: Pregame Primer

by Royce Young on December 1, 2012 at 2:56 pm 1,175 Comments

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OKC Thunder (13-4, 4-2 road) at New Orleans Hornets (4-10, 2-5 home)

TV: FS OK (Cox 37, HD 722, Tulsa Cox 27, DirectTV 679, UVerse 754)
Stream: Click here
Radio: WWLS The Sports Animal (98.1 FM, 640 AM, 97.1 FM Tulsa)
Time: 7:00 CT

Offensive Rating: Thunder – 112.5 (2nd), Hornets– 104.3 (14th)
Defensive Rating: Thunder – 102.7 (9th), Hornets – 110.7 (30th)
Pace: Thunder – 92.6 (12th), Hornets – 88.6 (29th)

View from the enemy: Hornets 24/7

The Hornets were one of the better defensive teams in the league early this season. And then they played the Thunder two weeks ago. The Thunder rolled up the Hornets 110-95 and kickstarted both New Orleans’ downfall as a top defensive team and OKC’s roll of eight straight games with 100+. Keep Reading…

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Lambchopped

by Royce Young on December 1, 2012 at 10:32 am 184 Comments

Good weekend. Thank you for your support of Daily Thunder. December!

(Note: There’s no sound, I know. Blame it on the D-League.) Jeremy Lamb made his D-League debut last night and wasn’t shy. He finished with 33 points and 10 rebounds, but took 33 shots from the floor. He started the game slow, struggling to a 3-12 first half, but went went 10-21 in the second. Point is, good experience for the young guy and a little bit of proof that he can play.

With a Westbrook spark, OKC hangs on over Utah, 106-94

by Royce Young on November 30, 2012 at 10:48 pm 318 Comments

BOX SCORE

If one sequence could summarize this game, it came with seven minutes left. The Jazz had whittled Oklahoma City’s 18-point lead to seven. Russell Westbrook picked Earl Watson’s pocket and took off screaming toward his basket. He tried to drop it off to Kevin Durant for a dunk, but the pass was bad and Watson went the other way with it.

Two seconds later, Westbrook was stealing it back from Watson.

He fired it down the floor to Perk who dished to KD and just like that, game basically over.

It was Just One Of Those Westbrook Nights in OKC — 23 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists, seven steals and eight turnovers. He was erratic at times, brilliantly breathtaking at others. His energy galvanized the Thunder and though some of it was misguided, you can’t ever question the effort. Whatever it is that guy has inside of him, that competitive never-quit spirit, it’s downright inspiring. Keep Reading…

Jazz vs. Thunder: Pregame Primer

by Royce Young on November 30, 2012 at 2:52 pm 1,588 Comments

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Utah Jazz (9-7, 3-7 road) vs. OKC Thunder (12-4, 8-2 home)

TV: FS OK (Cox 37, HD 722, Tulsa Cox 27, DirectTV 679, UVerse 754)
Stream: Click here
Radio: WWLS The Sports Animal (98.1 FM, 640 AM, 97.1 FM Tulsa)
Time: 7:00 CT

Offensive Rating: Thunder – 112.3 (1st), Jazz– 106.3 (9th)
Defensive Rating: Thunder – 102.7 (9th), Jazz – 105.0 (17th)
Pace: Thunder – 92.7 (13th), Jazz – 91.1 (22nd)

View from the enemy: Salt City Hoops

It wasn’t expect prior to the season, but the Jazz appear to possibly be Thunder’s top competition in the Northwest. Obviously there’s still lots of time for the Nuggets and Wolves to pick it up, but as it stands now, the team chasing OKC closest is the Jazz. Keep Reading…

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