http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/85 Recent articles about the Oklahoma City Thunder en-us The Thunder beat the Jazz last night in Utah, 104-94, behind Kevin Durant’s 28 points, eight assists, five rebounds, one steal and one blocked shot. Oklahoma City is improved, but this is a game that the Jazz *should* win. They have two All-Star caliber players in Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer, along with a slew [...] Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:15:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Line_of_the_Night_1125_Kevin_Durant/1630579 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Line_of_the_Night_1125_Kevin_Durant/1630579 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Line_of_the_Night_1125_Kevin_Durant/1630579 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/7/77567e147e20fca23b31d037b01989c07e8144f2/small/98.jpg SALT LAKE CITY(AP) The Oklahoma City Thunder passed the ball all over the court, played smothering defense and looked like a team with legitimate hopes of making the playoffs. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:59:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Thunder_get_win_at_Utah_for_first_time_since_2007/1628496 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Thunder_get_win_at_Utah_for_first_time_since_2007/1628496 After a very frustrating two-game road trip where my team was defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, I made some comments that were misconstrued. If you didn’t catch it, I basically said that everyone on our team needs to check their egos at the door and play as a team. I thought it was a simple comment but some media outlets made it sound like my comments were directed toward Gilbert Arenas. I just wanted to let all Wizards fans know that’s the furthest thing from th... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:26:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/After_a_very_frustrating_two_game_road_trip_where_my_team_was_defeated_by_the_Oklahoma_City_Thunder/1623513 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/After_a_very_frustrating_two_game_road_trip_where_my_team_was_defeated_by_the_Oklahoma_City_Thunder/1623513 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/After_a_very_frustrating_two_game_road_trip_where_my_team_was_defeated_by_the_Oklahoma_City_Thunder/1623513 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/a/baaa9d824cb0c62801508734c68a39119e705280/small/Wizards_Arenas_falls_f178.jpg The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Thunder lost to the Lakers 101-85 as an 11-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (200). Kevin Durant led Oklahoma City with 19 points and Russell Westbrook had 14 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Carlos Boozer... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:46:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/NBA_Odds_Thunder_vs_Jazz/1623471 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/NBA_Odds_Thunder_vs_Jazz/1623471 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/NBA_Odds_Thunder_vs_Jazz/1623471 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/b/1b9dc1a6c705b99089560ef85d9ca93ef32587d0/small/TCU_v_Oklahoma_92cd.jpg Thunder star Kevin Durant(notes) says "hi" to the cameras/celebrities during Sunday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center in California. Best caption wins some frozen green peas. Good luck. After the jump, Jrue, the comedian.Winner, devin c:Moderator: "OK, Mr. Holiday, your word is 'hydration.'"Jrue: "Hydration. H-Y-J-R-A ..."*DING* Co-runner-up, Mr. J:"Jrue. Jrue got what I need. But you say she's just a friend ..... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:30:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Create_a_caption_Hi_Fergie/1618435 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Create_a_caption_Hi_Fergie/1618435 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Create_a_caption_Hi_Fergie/1618435 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/7/77567e147e20fca23b31d037b01989c07e8144f2/small/98.jpg I was definitely fired up to watch Lakers/Thunder last night, and who wouldn’t be? Kobe vs. the most entertaining, up-and-coming team in the NBA, with the potential for a Bryant/Kevin Durant shootout? Didn’t quite work out that way, but Kobe made it entertaining as hell anyway… Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:01:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Kobe_Bryant_Destroys_the_Thunder/1617271 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Kobe_Bryant_Destroys_the_Thunder/1617271 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Kobe_Bryant_Destroys_the_Thunder/1617271 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/b/1b409b6b657f711a327f0eb29becc5c93f70687b/small/Lakers2.jpg Lakers barely beat the Thunder this month at Oklahoma City and figure to have their hands full against Kevin Durant and former UCLA star Russell Westbrook. Lakers tonight VS. OKLAHOMA CITY When: 6:30. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Up_next_for_Lakers_Sunday_vs_Oklahoma_City/1610766 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Up_next_for_Lakers_Sunday_vs_Oklahoma_City/1610766 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Up_next_for_Lakers_Sunday_vs_Oklahoma_City/1610766 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/b/1b9dc1a6c705b99089560ef85d9ca93ef32587d0/small/TCU_v_Oklahoma_92cd.jpg More photos » by Alonzo Adams - AP Browse more photos » I've preached patience all year because, let's face it, there is an unbelievable amount of newness to this team.  New coach, new superstar (essentially), two new players, new system, new injuries to overcome, a new tough schedule, etc.  Without a transcendant player on the roster, and with a system that preaches ball movement and making the extra ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:24:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Thunder_beat_Wizards_in_OKC_Final_wrap_and_the_inability_to_execute_basic_defensive_concepts/1607426 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Thunder_beat_Wizards_in_OKC_Final_wrap_and_the_inability_to_execute_basic_defensive_concepts/1607426 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Thunder_beat_Wizards_in_OKC_Final_wrap_and_the_inability_to_execute_basic_defensive_concepts/1607426 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/2/427dab06d895fe86db62dad4d24f70af5059be39/small/56469223.jpg More photos » by Alonzo Adams - AP Browse more photos » Game Hub | Boxscore | Game Flow I'm not all that good at picking momentum-changing moments, but I do know that when play like this happens, odds are that team is going to win.  Sometimes, you just have games where it just doesn't come together and tonight was one of those nights. There are a lot of places blame can be a... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:10:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Briefing_The_Thunder_Kept_on_Rolling_and_Rolling/1606745 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Briefing_The_Thunder_Kept_on_Rolling_and_Rolling/1606745 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Briefing_The_Thunder_Kept_on_Rolling_and_Rolling/1606745 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/4/f4dabac68b5e9062fabac18d2081d76ab895cae6/small/mikemiller.jpg Every Memorial Day, Washington D.C. welcomes back thousands upon thousands of military veterans in an event we’ve come to know as Rolling Thunder. We welcome them as they roll through our streets to remember their fallen brethren, and serve reminder to us that as their Nations capital, no matter where they are from, they are our wayward sons. Last night, Washington welcomed home two of their NBA wayward sons, and simply rolled over for the Thunder as they fell last night 127-10... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:00:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Thunder_Roll_Right_Through_Washington/1606701 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Thunder_Roll_Right_Through_Washington/1606701 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Thunder_Roll_Right_Through_Washington/1606701 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/b/1b9dc1a6c705b99089560ef85d9ca93ef32587d0/small/TCU_v_Oklahoma_92cd.jpg Kevin Durant scored 35 points, Russell Westbrook added 26 and the Oklahoma City Thunder had their highest-scoring output of the season in a 127-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:44:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Durant_keys_scoring_spree_as_Thunder_stop_Wiz/1605283 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Durant_keys_scoring_spree_as_Thunder_stop_Wiz/1605283 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Durant_keys_scoring_spree_as_Thunder_stop_Wiz/1605283 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/7/77567e147e20fca23b31d037b01989c07e8144f2/small/98.jpg Washington (3-7) vs. Oklahoma City (6-6)7 p.m. Verizon Center Keys To The Game: Put a body on 'em- The Thunders three best rebounders are long but small. Jeff Green, Kevin Durrant, and Thabo Sefolosha make McGee, Blatche, and Haywood look like body builders...Get a body on them and get the boards. Exploit the inexperience- If you get in a running match with the Thunder, they could beat you. They are young, and have freak athletes who run the floor well. Make them play half court, ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:57:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Match_Up_Wizards_vs_Oklahoma_City_1120/1602621 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Match_Up_Wizards_vs_Oklahoma_City_1120/1602621 At some point, I’ll stop writing these “Oklahoma City is surprising” posts, but I have to say that I was surprised when I saw that the Thunder upset the Heat in Miami. A big reason for the win was Kevin Durant, who posted 32 points, nine rebounds, five assists, one steal and one blocked shot. [...] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:11:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Line_of_the_Night_1117_Kevin_Durant/1587977 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Line_of_the_Night_1117_Kevin_Durant/1587977 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Line_of_the_Night_1117_Kevin_Durant/1587977 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/b/1b9dc1a6c705b99089560ef85d9ca93ef32587d0/small/TCU_v_Oklahoma_92cd.jpg More photos » by D. Clarke Evans - NBAE/Getty Images At least Timmeh had the right idea. (Photo by D. Clarke Evans/NBAE via Getty Images) Browse more photos » Well, none of us want to talk about it, but it can't be ignored.  The Oklahoma City Thunder seem to have our Spurs' number.  This is an attempt to figure why they beat us this time. As much as the Thunder seem to always give the Sp... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:13:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/We_Cant_Pretend_That_Didnt_Happen_Alternate_Thunder_Recap/1571756 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/We_Cant_Pretend_That_Didnt_Happen_Alternate_Thunder_Recap/1571756 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/We_Cant_Pretend_That_Didnt_Happen_Alternate_Thunder_Recap/1571756 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/7/27e022ebd994cf7f71edd04c50b424f44119e3d6/small/a8.jpg You're young, rich, one of the most talented players on the planet. If you're Kevin Durant, how do you spend your days off? Getting into slapfights, and filming them. Because I've had my fill of hate mail recently, and because OKC fans have already made their feelings known when I dared to suggest that the wind is the defining feature of their city, I'm going to refrain from pointing out that if KD played in New York or L.A., there are actually clubs and bars that are open ... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:45:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Who_Says_Theres_Nothing_To_Do_In_Oklahoma_City/1568177 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Who_Says_Theres_Nothing_To_Do_In_Oklahoma_City/1568177 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Who_Says_Theres_Nothing_To_Do_In_Oklahoma_City/1568177 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/7/77567e147e20fca23b31d037b01989c07e8144f2/small/98.jpg I'm so hostile right now.  Well, I was hostile at the end of the game.  I hate losing games like this one.  We got out-executed, or as Pop said, "Oklahoma City had more guys play better."  Honestly though, I don't think you really have to dig too deep into the stats to understand how we lost this one.  We more or less played them to a draw, and they had a couple things go their way.  They had 2 more offensive rebounds than we did, but they o... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:22:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Thunder_Execute_Spurs/1567510 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Thunder_Execute_Spurs/1567510 After compelling arguments for the Celts, Nets, Bulls, Suns and others, congratulations to Brian K. for convincing Illuminati to root for the Seattle SuperSonics Oklahoma City Thunder in our latest contest.Brian will receive a Full Year Subscription of NBA LEAGUE PASS Broadband.Chris noted that the deciding factor came down to the fact that the team is a novelty and he can start somewhat fresh, "I'd rather root for a team that's new. I can't be a Celtics/Bulls fan. I'll h... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:04:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Chris_Illuminati_you_are_a_Thunder_fan_now/1552976 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Chris_Illuminati_you_are_a_Thunder_fan_now/1552976 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Chris_Illuminati_you_are_a_Thunder_fan_now/1552976 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/7/77567e147e20fca23b31d037b01989c07e8144f2/small/98.jpg “Etan Thomas should keep his mind on basketball,” argues one not on whether he agrees with what other players or owners are doing with their lives.” So opined Oklahoman reader “Benny Smith” upon learning the Thunder center has taken his political activism to Hoops Hype, with a debut blog appearing Monday. Here’s a [...] Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:10:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/It_Takes_Him_A_While_To_Get_Around_To_It_But_OKC_8217s_Thomas_Is_No_Fan_Of_The_Wizards_8217_Training_Staff/1540746 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/It_Takes_Him_A_While_To_Get_Around_To_It_But_OKC_8217s_Thomas_Is_No_Fan_Of_The_Wizards_8217_Training_Staff/1540746 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/It_Takes_Him_A_While_To_Get_Around_To_It_But_OKC_8217s_Thomas_Is_No_Fan_Of_The_Wizards_8217_Training_Staff/1540746 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/0/f085df990c6e9122153c9cd3e7f401d7325acf46/small/mikemiller.jpg