Russell Westbrook shared his excitement and ambitions during his introduction to the Houston Rockets. He spoke about his close and long relationship with once former teammate James Harden. The two, according to Westbrook, are excited to reunite and are ready to pursue a title. One Common Goal: “Win Championships” ICYMI: …
Read More »Thunder Trade Westbrook to the Rockets
Houston, we have a reunion. After a week of speculation, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded franchise star Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets. In return, the Thunder receive point guard Chris Paul, two first round draft picks and two first round pick swaps. This trade reunites Westbrook with guard James …
Read More »Thunder Exploring Russell Westbrook Trade
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook is the last star standing. However, this might not last. Following the Thunder’s decision to trade forward Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers, it’s clear the team is now in a complete rebuild mode. Now, the team is exploring trades for the …
Read More »Blazers bounce Thunder in five games behind Lillard’s historic performance
Unbelievable. Imperious. Stone cold. Each of these phrases can apply to Damian Lillard‘s 50-point performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. No. 3 Portland eliminated the No. 6-seeded Thunder with a 118-115 victory on their home court in Game 5 of Round 1 of the Western Conference Playoffs. The …
Read More »Blazers win on the road to take 3-1 series lead
C.J. McCollum led the way with 27 points for the Portland Trail Blazers as they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-98 to take a 3-1 series advantage. Dynamic Duo The dynamic duo of McCollum and Damian Lillard has carried Portland all season long and their play has carried over to …
Read More »NBA Western Conference Playoff Outlook
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for professional hoops fans. The 2019 NBA playoff bracket is finally set. In the western conference, all eyes lay on the reigning champions: the Golden State Warriors. The defending champs are looking for their third consecutive championship this year. Here are the …
Read More »NBA Eastern and Western Playoff Races
Two different tales have unfolded in the NBA regular season and we’re just days away from its climax. The sixth, seventh and eighth seeds are still up for grabs in the East, while all 8 playoff spots have been secured in the West. Eastern Conference Teams in the Eastern conference …
Read More »Donovan and Thunder stumbling into 2019 NBA Playoffs
Early in the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder looked like it might be a real contender in the Western Conference. Now, with just four games remaining, it is just barely hanging onto its spot in the playoffs. OKC clinched its playoff berth over the weekend, but its first-round matchup isn’t …
Read More »Heat dominate Thunder in much-needed win, 116-107
The Heat (34-36) have been ignited. With another crucial win, they have kept its playoffs hopes alive and well. Even the absence of point guard Justise Winslow hasn’t slowed the effort down. Winslow, who sat out his second consecutive game with a right thigh bruise, has been a contingency in …
Read More »NBA Recap: Magic lose fourth straight as OKC’s George drops 37
The Orlando Magic (20-31) will want no more of the Western Conference and their all-stars after Tuesday night. Arguably the NBA’s two leading MVP candidates, James Harden and Paul George, have given the Magic and head coach Steve Clifford a venomous taste of their scoring abilities in the last few days alone. …
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