http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/players/kevin_martin/4596 Recent articles about Kevin Martin en-us Oklahoma City Thunder: Kevin Martin Must Step Up Or The Thunder will Lose By Mike Elworth: Publisher and Owner at Hoopstuff… The Oklahoma City Thunder lost game 2 to the Memphis Grizzlies, tying the series at 1-1. Once again, the game went down to the final minutes, but this time, Memphis came through. The Thunder lost despite an incredible performance from Kevin Durant, who had 36 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. He was equally excellent in game 1, when he had 35 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. The difference? Kevin Martin. In game 1, Kevin Martin had 25 points on 8-14 shooting, but in game 2, he only had 6 points, on 2-11 shooting. With Martin struggling in game 2, besides Durant, the only other Thunder player who did anything, was shockingly, Derek Fisher. At the end of the game, Durant struggled mightily, as he was constantly double teamed, but nobody else could hit a shot, so he had to do everything by himself. The thing is, they would not even have been in any position to... Wed, 08 May 2013 19:26:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/oklahoma_city_thunder_kevin_martin_must_step_up_or_the_thunder_will_lose/13578770 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/oklahoma_city_thunder_kevin_martin_must_step_up_or_the_thunder_will_lose/13578770 Oklahoma City Thunder: Kevin Martin Must Step Up Or the Thunder Will Lose http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/oklahoma_city_thunder_kevin_martin_must_step_up_or_the_thunder_will_lose/13578770 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/0/70e3eb962cd8e7d4fbe56938f4f8967d62e7e898/mini/6707718.jpg HOUSTON (AP) -- Kevin Durant scored 27 points and Kevin Martin added 25 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 103-94 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night, sending them to the second round of the playoffs for the third straight season. The Rockets were looking to become just the fourth team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-0. But the Thunder opened the fourth quarter with a big run to take the lead and cruised to the victory. Martin finally gave the Thunder someone to take scoring pressure off Durant for the first time since All-Star Russell Westbrook had season-ending knee surgery. He had 21 points by halftime and Westbrook's replacement, Reggie Jackson helped out by scoring 17. James Harden, who the Rockets said had strep throat on Thursday, led Houston with 26 points. Oklahoma City used a 14-4 run at the beginning of the fourth quarter to take a 92-81 lead. Derek Fisher and Durant both hit 3-pointers in that stretch. Houston missed six shots, including two layups, and Sat, 04 May 2013 00:59:23 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/durant_martin_help_thunder_finish_series_with_rockets/13548155 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/durant_martin_help_thunder_finish_series_with_rockets/13548155 Durant, Martin help Thunder finish series with Rockets http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/durant_martin_help_thunder_finish_series_with_rockets/13548155 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/b/dbaff53ce8c6186e96a5d946b2427e06495c7b3e/mini/los-angeles-lakers.jpg Tweet The NBA recently instituted rules to deter players from flopping to get an official’s call to go their way, but apparently a couple members of the Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t get the memo. Watch this video of Derek Fisher and Kevin Martin pulling of a rare double flop while trying to draw a charge [...] Thu, 02 May 2013 14:38:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/video_oklahoma_city_thunder_execute_the_double_flop/13536956 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/video_oklahoma_city_thunder_execute_the_double_flop/13536956 Video: Oklahoma City Thunder execute the double flop http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/video_oklahoma_city_thunder_execute_the_double_flop/13536956 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/6/d688efa527581a38f50a09af676b93b6a01ed6b7/mini/ok.jpg Derek Fisher as a player is known for his ability to knock down big shots, maneuver out of contracts, and flopping. And it would appear that he has taken his Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Martin under his wing, because they pulled off a very rare and well synchronized double flop during Game 5 of their first round playoff match up against the Houston Rockets last night. Check the video out here: H/T to Pro Basketball Talk for the video. Thu, 02 May 2013 14:21:53 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/derek_fisher_and_kevin_martin_pull_off_the_very_rare_double_flop_video/13537463 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/derek_fisher_and_kevin_martin_pull_off_the_very_rare_double_flop_video/13537463 Derek Fisher and Kevin Martin Pull off the Very Rare Double Flop (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/derek_fisher_and_kevin_martin_pull_off_the_very_rare_double_flop_video/13537463 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/3/23c40e13536204688b86c71110ca801f5e0d8f7d/mini/6865742.jpg It’s pretty rare to see a double flop in an NBA game but it occurred last night during the Oklahoma City Thunder/Houston Rockets game five. In the second quarter of play, Houston Rockets center Omer Asik attempted to pass out of the paint to an open teammate. Sadly for Mr. Asik, he was called for a offensive foul when he ran right into Derek Fisher and Kevin Martin (who more than likely flopped): Thu, 02 May 2013 12:29:43 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/derek_fisher_and_kevin_martin_pull_off_double_flop_against_omer_asik/13536038 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/derek_fisher_and_kevin_martin_pull_off_double_flop_against_omer_asik/13536038 Derek Fisher and Kevin Martin pull off “double flop” against Omer Asik http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/derek_fisher_and_kevin_martin_pull_off_double_flop_against_omer_asik/13536038 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/d/dd0578b75b1992d210ba7afa7de2c39c0537a11a/mini/6854620.jpg We saw a rare thing during Thursday night’s Game 5 between the Thunder and Rockets. As Houston center Omer Asik drove to the basket, both Kevin Martin and Derek Fisher attempted to take the charge at the exact same time – a double charge. They were successful as the officials ruled it an offensive foul on Asik. Wed, 01 May 2013 22:54:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/kevin_martin_derek_fisher_take_rare_double_charge/13532399 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/kevin_martin_derek_fisher_take_rare_double_charge/13532399 Kevin Martin & Derek Fisher Take Rare Double Charge http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/kevin_martin_derek_fisher_take_rare_double_charge/13532399 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/1/e14d302cbfd5c8563123c8cec1e107c8bb86a0e2/mini/6775960.jpg Kevin Martin has stated repeatedly he believes the Oklahoma City Thunder are a good fit for him moving forward. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:42:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/kevin_martin_wont_have_to_chase_money_in_free_agency/13230271 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/kevin_martin_wont_have_to_chase_money_in_free_agency/13230271 Kevin Martin Won't 'Have To Chase Money' In Free Agency http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/kevin_martin_wont_have_to_chase_money_in_free_agency/13230271 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/0/70e3eb962cd8e7d4fbe56938f4f8967d62e7e898/mini/6707718.jpg Hi Kevin, it’s been really great having you here in Oklahoma City. Your humble attitude and team first mentality basically means you’re a perfect fit for this organization. That’s a very solid thing. We love our Thunder and so far, we like you. I remember the day we received you in a trade. I sat [...] Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:00:37 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/paging_kevin_martin_paging_kevin_martin/12946819 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/paging_kevin_martin_paging_kevin_martin/12946819 Paging Kevin Martin, Paging Kevin Martin http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/paging_kevin_martin_paging_kevin_martin/12946819 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/b/9bdbefada9305d4a25bdd4378c00abe78102a4d7/mini/6929182.jpg Despite the lack of negotiations, Kevin Martin made it clear that returning to the Thunder is a strong possibility. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:20:40 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/kevin_martin_loves_being_with_thunder_expects_free_agency_to_be_interesting/12363586 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/kevin_martin_loves_being_with_thunder_expects_free_agency_to_be_interesting/12363586 Kevin Martin Loves Being With Thunder, Expects Free Agency To Be Interesting http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/kevin_martin_loves_being_with_thunder_expects_free_agency_to_be_interesting/12363586 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d72d8f3bed222d8feb3a8cb28fe9a83d0aa40b6a/mini/97001859.jpg He's not the reigning Sixth Man of the Year. Or even the reigning Player of the Week. Don't ask Kevin Martin to grow that beard. Just ask him to score. That he can do. "He's a terrific scorer," Thunder coach Scott Brooks said. "He scores in many ways. He's a 3-point shooter. He's a mover. He gets to the free throw line." Martin arrived in Oklahoma City on the eve the season in a deal that rocked the NBA. Franchise cornerstone James Harden was hastily shipped to Houston along with Cole Aldrich, Daequan Cook and Lazar Hayward. The Thunder received Jeremy Lamb, two first-round draft choices and a second-round pick. The defending Western Conference champs were immediately transformed and, in the minds of many, downgraded. Harden didn't help that perception by instantly blasting off. All the freshly-minted Rocket did was pace the league in scoring through the first week. Martin, if you haven't noticed, hasn't been too shabby stepping into the sixth man role Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:58:11 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/martin_feeling_right_at_home_with_thunder/12169306 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/martin_feeling_right_at_home_with_thunder/12169306 Martin feeling right at home with Thunder http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/martin_feeling_right_at_home_with_thunder/12169306 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png