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Oklahoma Thunder 2012 Season Review & Player Grades

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Be as emotional and hurtful as you want but there is nothing to be ashamed of as a Thunder fan. Coming into this year, the Thunder wanted to get by the Western Conference Finals and advance to the NBA Finals. Of course, the Thunder wanted to win it all as well. Oklahoma City didn’t just go to the Finals to lose. However, a goal was accomplished and the Thunder made the next step as a team and franchise. Oklahoma City… Continue reading »

NBA Finals: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat Game 5 Recap

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Its something that will be in my head all summer and for years and years to come. I was sitting in the American Airlines Arena wearing my Thunder gear, and left and right Heat fans were jumping around and going nuts. The clock was winding down; 3…2…1. The Miami Heat won the 2012 NBA championship. In the years to come, hopefully, it is the other way around. Maybe next year, Durant and Westbrook will be crying and hugging each other… Continue reading »

San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 6 Recap

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Oh my god. I am speechless. How should I put this? I guess I should just get to the point. The Oklahoma City Thunder are going to the 2012 NBA Finals. There you have it. The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs,107-99, to win the series 4-2 and advance to the 2012 NBA Finals. Yes, the Thunder were down 14 after one-quarter, 34-20. Embarrassing. No other word to describe this quarter for the Thunder. Absolutely embarrassing. After one,… Continue reading »

San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma Thunder Game 4 Recap

Scott Brooks always tell his guys to do their job each and every night. In other words, to play their role on the team. That was the case tonight. Everyone did, “their job”, and then some, which lead to the Thunder’s win tonight. In Game 3, the hero was Thabo Sefolosha. Tonight, it was the play of Serge Ibaka with his carer-high 26 points, and shooting 11-11 from the field. But, Kevin Durant closed it out tonight to give the Thunder the win.… Continue reading »

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 5 Post-Game Report

“Beat LA, Beat LA, Beat LA!”, the crowd yelled in 2010 and before every game this series. Wish granted! The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 106-90, and won the series 4-1. Wow. Think about when this franchise started. The 29-59 season. Now, look where the Thunder are today. Back to back-to-back Western Conference appearances. Kevin Durant on the organization and the win, “It’s a step in the right direction, the Lakers are an unbelievable organization but tonight we came out… Continue reading »