Online Basketball Betting » Thunder

NBA-best Thunder edge Blazers in overtime

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:06:38 +0000

Kevin Durant scored 33 points, including the game-sealing dunk with 2.9 seconds left, as the league-leading Thunder held off the Blazers.

View full post on USATODAY.com Feed

Oklahoma City Thunder: Forget Starting, James Harden Needs to Finish

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:03:08 +0000

From the time children are able to play organized basketball to the time the lucky ones are playing in big arenas making big money, being named as a starter is a hot topic.

While it’s much more emotional as a teenager, even professional athletes aspire to hear their name called by the announcer during the pre-game festivities.

When it comes to the NBA, however, any coach will tell you—balance off the bench is often more important for team success than having the best talent in the starting lineup. It’s one of the reasons why the league recognizes the most significant performance from the bench in the form of the sixth man of the year.

For the Oklahoma City Thunder and talented third-year guard James Harden, his role continues to be a topic of discussion. Here’s four reasons why he’s more important on the floor during winning time than when the starters are announced.

Begin Slideshow

View full post on Bleacher Report – NBA

Parker’s 42 power Spurs over Thunder (AP)

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:37:16 +0000

Tony Parker wasn’t playing for an All-Star invitation. He made a strong case just the same. Putting together his most dazzling game in three years — and doing it against the NBA’s hottest team, no less — Parker scored 42 points and became the all-time franchise assists leader for the San Antonio Spurs in a 107-96 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.

View full post on Yahoo! Sports – NBA News

Parker’s 42 power Spurs over Thunder (AP)

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:37:16 +0000

View full post on Yahoo! Sports – NBA News

Parker’s 42 powers Spurs past NBA-best Thunder

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:45:44 +0000

Parker scored 42 points and broke the Spurs’ franchise record for career assists during San antonio’s win over the Thunder Saturday.

View full post on USATODAY.com Feed

Durant scores 36, Thunder beat Grizzlies (AP)

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:21:55 +0000

The Memphis Grizzlies know the team they are chasing to reach the top of the Western Conference. Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder keep finding ways to stay one step ahead. Durant scored 36 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute to lift the Thunder to a 101-94 victory against Memphis on Friday night in a rematch of their epic Western Conference semifinals series.

View full post on Yahoo! Sports – NBA News

Durant scores 36 as Thunder beat Grizzlies

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:05:21 +0000

Kevin Durant scored 36 points, including the final seven of the game, as Oklahoma City dropped Memphis for its sixth win in seven games.

View full post on USATODAY.com Feed

NBA power rankings: Thunder a unanimous pick at No. 1

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:27:30 +0000

After another two weeks of the NBA season, USA TODAY again breaks down all 30 teams in our NBA power rankings.

View full post on USATODAY.com Feed

Westbrook, Durant lead Thunder past Mavs (AP)

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:25:49 +0000

Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant provided the offense for Oklahoma City, and Serge Ibaka’s defense put the Thunder over the top. Westbrook scored 33 points and Kevin Durant added 23 points and 13 rebounds as the Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 95-86 on Wednesday night. Ibaka had a career-high 10 blocked shots, helping Oklahoma City limit Dallas to 8-for-38 shooting from the field in the…

View full post on Yahoo! Sports – NBA News

Westbrook, Durant lead Thunder past Mavericks

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:34:16 +0000

Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant combined for 56 points as the West-leading Thunder rebounded to beat the Mavericks 95-86.

View full post on USATODAY.com Feed