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Miami Heat Win Championship, King Has A Crown
Miami Heat Win Championship, King Has A Crown
Miami Heat Win Championship, King Has A Crown
The Miami Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, winning their 2nd NBA Championship in franchise history. It was the first championship for LeBron James. Miami's MVP forward finished off the series with a triple-double. Looking at...
Heat Silence Thunder, Take 3-1 Finals Lead
Heat Silence Thunder, Take 3-1 Finals Lead
Heat Silence Thunder, Take 3-1 Finals Lead
The Miami Heat are one win away from winning the NBA Finals after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night by the score of 104-98. Miami now leads the best-of-seven NBA Finals 3-1. Teams are 30-0 all-time in the NBA Finals when leading the series 3-1. The X-Factor in Game 4 was...
Hot Heat, Miami Takes Series Lead With Game 3 Win
Hot Heat, Miami Takes Series Lead With Game 3 Win
Hot Heat, Miami Takes Series Lead With Game 3 Win
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and his team all claim that their motto is to "keep grinding." Sunday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Miami earned a gritty win over the talented Oklahoma City Thunder by the score of 91-85. Miami's big three stepped up, with...
The Heat Is On, Miami Evens Series With Thunder
The Heat Is On, Miami Evens Series With Thunder
The Heat Is On, Miami Evens Series With Thunder
The best-of-seven NBA Finals is now tied 1-1 after the Miami Heat handed the Oklahoma City Thunder their first home loss of his postseason by the score of 100-96. With a sense of urgency, Miami came out extremely agressive early on, building a large first half lead. LeBron James was...
Thunder Rally Past Heat, Win Game 1 Of NBA Finals
Thunder Rally Past Heat, Win Game 1 Of NBA Finals
Thunder Rally Past Heat, Win Game 1 Of NBA Finals
The young Oklahoma City Thunder seemed to be a little tight early on in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the biggest stage providing them with nerves. However, once they settled in, the Thunder rallied back from 13 down to dominate the Miami Heat in the second half, winning Game 1 by the score of 105-94. Kevin Durant was fantastic, scoring...
Thunder Stomp Spurs, Punch Ticket To NBA Finals
Thunder Stomp Spurs, Punch Ticket To NBA Finals
Thunder Stomp Spurs, Punch Ticket To NBA Finals
"They're too young." "They're too youthful." "They're too inexperienced." The Oklahoma City Thunder had their doubters, but they were too busy winning to worry. Maybe now OKC's critics will say "they're too good." After defeating the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night by the score of 107-99, the Thunder are heading to the NBA Finals. Kevin Durant was ridiculous in Game 6, scoring...
Thunder Strike Spurs In San Antonio, Win Game 5
Thunder Strike Spurs In San Antonio, Win Game 5
Thunder Strike Spurs In San Antonio, Win Game 5
Until Monday night, every team in the NBA conference finals had not lost at home. The Oklahoma City Thunder changed that with a gutsy 108-103 road win against the San Antonio Spurs, stealing home court advantage in the process. Thunder superstar Kevin Durant was absolutely sensational, going...
Thunder Crush Spurs, Close Series Deficit To 2-1
Thunder Crush Spurs, Close Series Deficit To 2-1
Thunder Crush Spurs, Close Series Deficit To 2-1
The Oklahoma City Thunder game out full of fire in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha (pictured above) set career playoff bests with 19 points and 6 steals to help lead OKC to a 102-82 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. "They just gave us a good ole' fashioned butt whoopin'," said Spurs forward Stephen Jackson in postgame.
Spurs Continue To Roll, Beat Thunder In Game 2
Spurs Continue To Roll, Beat Thunder In Game 2
Spurs Continue To Roll, Beat Thunder In Game 2
The San Antonio Spurs train continues to roll, showing no signs of slowing down. Tony Parker (pictured above) and company have won 10 straight playoff games (20 straight overall) and haven't lost a game since April 11th. Tuesday night, they won Game 2 over the Oklahoma City Thunder by the score of 120-111, taking a 2-0 series lead. Parker was electric, going...
Thunder Roll Over Lakers, Advance To Conference Finals
Thunder Roll Over Lakers, Advance To Conference Finals
Thunder Roll Over Lakers, Advance To Conference Finals
Despite 42 points from Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers' season ended Monday night in Oklahoma City. The hometeam Thunder got 70 points from their big three of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden, garnering a raucous ovation from the OKC fans after their 106-90 series sealing victory. Durant finished...
Thunderous Comeback Propels OKC Over Lakers
Thunderous Comeback Propels OKC Over Lakers
Thunderous Comeback Propels OKC Over Lakers
The Oklahoma City Thunder seemed "dead in the water" in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Facing a 7 point deficit with less than 2:00 in regulation, the Lakers turned the ball over and the Thunder ended the game with a 9-0 run to steal the win from L.A. 77-75. Thunder forward Kevin Durant said...
The Best NBA PG Debate
The Best NBA PG Debate
The Best NBA PG Debate
The NBA is in the early stages of a lockout which is sure to get nasty before all is said and done. Until that time, let's ponder some fun basketball questions. Many people's favorite is, "Who is the best point guard in the NBA?"
Mavs Win In OKC, Lead Series 2-1
Mavs Win In OKC, Lead Series 2-1
Mavs Win In OKC, Lead Series 2-1
Two days after losing Game 2 at home, the Dallas Mavericks win Game 3 on the road, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 93-87. Dallas led by as many as 23 points. Oklahoma City made a charge late, but the gap proved to be too wide.
OKC Bench Big, Thunder Even Series
OKC Bench Big, Thunder Even Series
OKC Bench Big, Thunder Even Series
Kevin Durant scored 24 points for Oklahoma City, as the Thunder defeated the Mavericks in Dallas last night 106-100. The bigger story for OKC was their superb bench play, led by James Harden. He scored 23, including 10 in the final period, helping his team knot up the Western Conference Finals at one game apiece.
Thunder Take Game 7, Westbrook Sensational
Thunder Take Game 7, Westbrook Sensational
Thunder Take Game 7, Westbrook Sensational
Oklahoma City was rocking as the home crowd watched their Thunder defeat the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 7 by the score of 105-90. Kevin Durant scored 39 points, while Russell Westbrook had his first playoff triple-double. It was Westbrook's finest moment as a pro. OKC now advances to the Western Conference Finals to face the Dallas Mavericks. Click below to read more blogging from Scott.
Beyond The Mic: Paul Should Have Been All-NBA second team
Beyond The Mic: Paul Should Have Been All-NBA second team
Beyond The Mic: Paul Should Have Been All-NBA second team
Hornets point guard Chris Paul was named to the All-NBA third team yesterday. It's the third time in his career he's made the All-NBA team. Paul was selected to the first team after the 2007-2008 season, and then made the second team the following season. If I was the only voter, CP3 would have been All-NBA second team.
Thunder Strikes, OKC Takes Game 5
Thunder Strikes, OKC Takes Game 5
Thunder Strikes, OKC Takes Game 5
In the two previous games between the Thunder and Grizzlies, there were 4 overtime periods combined. There was nothing close about Wednesday night's game, as Oklahoma City put together the most dominant game of the series, defeating Memphis 99-72. OKC now leads the series 3-2.
Thunder Top Grizzlies, Even Series
Thunder Top Grizzlies, Even Series
Thunder Top Grizzlies, Even Series
Facing the prospect of going down 0-2 to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Oklahoma City Thunder got a big 111-102 win Tuesday night to even the best-of-seven series at a game a piece. It was a must win for the Thunder as the series now shifts to the birthplace of Rock 'n Roll for Games 3 and 4.

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