By Michael Doutey After the third consecutive first-round exit from the playoffs, everything about the Oklahoma City Thunder has been hyper-scrutinized. The Thunder are under a microscope like never before. Fans and media are looking at everything wondering how this team can get better and make a long playoff run while Paul George and Russell…… MORE
NBA Draft: Five Players the Thunder May Take in the First Round
Thunder GM Sam Presti is a man with a plan. If there is an ‘I’ to be dotted or a ‘T’ to be crossed, he’s on it. But what if that plan goes awry, relatively speaking? Few would argue that the Thunder’s first round exit this season was anything but disappointing. With the salary cap…… MORE
What to Make of Billy Donovan’s Name Listed as 2nd Best Odds for Michigan Head Coach Opening
By Michael Doutey The Woj Bomb on Monday morning announcing that the Cleveland Cavaliers hired Michigan’s basketball coach, John Beilein, made most NBA fans raise an eyebrow at the surprising hire. The news probably wasn’t a huge topic of conversation around Oklahoma City. I don’t think Thunder fans were talking at the water cooler on…… MORE
Could Offseason Surgeries Lead to Lesser Workload for Thunder Stars?
by Michael Doutey We all knew it was coming. “The Email of Death,” finally arrived in our inboxes Tuesday afternoon. But nothing could have prepared Thunder fans for what the news would hold. It was not a secret that Paul George had been dealing with shoulder issues going down the stretch from this season.…… MORE
Game 5 Observations: Thunder Season Ends on Lillard’s Deep 3
By Michael Doutey This game couldn’t have ended any other way. Damian Lillard owned this series from start to finish, and no one was going to get in his way. That was clear from Lillard’s 50 point performance last night in Game 5. The Thunder found a way to crawl back from a nine-point third…… MORE
Game 4 Observations: Portland takes Commanding Lead with 111-98 Win
By Michael Doutey The Portland Trail Blazers take a commanding three games to one lead in the opening round of the NBA playoffs. Portland was able to defend their home court in the first two games. The Thunder were not able to do that, falling in Game 4. Now Portland is one win away from…… MORE
Five Observations: Thunder Take Game 3 120-108
By Michael Doutey The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the board taking Game 3 120-108 in a hotly contested game. The Thunder took control of the game going into halftime, taking a 10 point lead into the break. OKC extended that lead to 16 before Damian Lillard exploded for 25 points in the third quarter.…… MORE
RD1GM3 Thunder vs Trail Blazers Game Break Down
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5 Observations from OKC’s 114-94 Loss in Game 2 to Portland
By Michael Doutey The Oklahoma City Thunder got off to the start they wanted in Game 2. OKC attacked the rim, they played tough defense and they kept Enes Kanter off the offensive glass. The result? OKC held a 10 point lead in the second quarter. A Russell Westbrook lay-in put the Thunder ahead 46-36…… MORE
Thunder Fall 104-99 to Portland in Game One
By Michael Doutey The Oklahoma City Thunder fall in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals 104-99 to the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland landed a haymaker early in the first half, but OKC fought back. OKC got within one point but could never get over the hump. The Thunder struggled to shoot well from beyond…… MORE
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