OKLAHOMA CITY – Russell Westbrook has been a man of history so far this season, and he added even more history on Wednesday night. In a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, Westbrook became the first player to record a triple-double while going perfect from the floor and the free throw line. …
Read More »Warriors Stymie Westbrook; Sweep Season Series with Thunder
The league-leading Golden State Warriors blew past the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-95 Monday night in a chippy game that was never really competitive. The Warriors were without star forward Kevin Durant as he continues to heal from a sprained MCL and bone bruise suffered on Feb.28, but that did little to …
Read More »Westbrook Continues Historic Run
Heading into the 2016-17 season, the future of the Oklahoma City Thunder remained uncertain. With the departure of All-Star forward Kevin Durant, the organization was in desperate need of a new franchise leader. Fortunately, point guard Russell Westbrook has risen to the occasion. Mr. Triple-Double Westbrook has been seemingly unstoppable …
Read More »Orlando Magic Look For Win Against Houston Rockets
The Orlando Magic is coming off back to back home losses when they take on the Huston Rockets Friday night in Orlando. The Rockets (28-9) are sitting third in the West just behind division rival, San Antonio Spurs. The Rockets head into Friday night’s game on fire with six consecutive …
Read More »Donovan Continuing Success With OKC
Former Gator basketball coach Billy Donovan is continuing to see success in his coaching career. After coaching the Gators for 19 years, Donovan became the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder last April. The Thunder won 55 games last season, enough to take them to the playoffs. They have also been playing well …
Read More »Magic’s Ibaka Scores Game-Winning Basket Against Former Team Thunder
Sunday night, the Orlando Magic(4-6) took on the Oklahoma City Thunder(6-4) at the Chesapeake Energy Arena cool off of a three-game losing streak. Ibaka’s Revenge It was a win the Magic needed for morale, and a win Serge Ibaka needed for revenge. The defender from Congo spent seven years with the Thunder from …
Read More »NBA Western Conference Preview
It’s that time of year again, as the NBA superstars lace up their shoes to prove that their team is the best. Arguably, the stars in the Western Conference burn brightest, with names such as Stephon Curry, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. However, only eight teams can make it to the …
Read More »Despite Losses, Westbrook’s Goal Remains Same
New season, new expectations. Or, maybe not, according to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook. Despite an offseason that had the team undergo significant changes, Westbrook’s clear goal is still to win an NBA title. His drive and determination prevent him from looking at the colossal obstacles that stand in …
Read More »USA Basketball Wins Second Exhibition Game
Just a few short days after their big win over Argentina, team USA won its second of five exhibition games leading up to the Olympics in Rio. Team USA outscored team China by a final score of 106-57 on Sunday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Though this Chinese …
Read More »NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers
With the first week of NBA Free Agency wrapping up, it is safe to say that it has been quite a rollercoaster. With Kevin Durant signing a blockbuster deal with the Warriors and Mike Conley becoming the highest paid player in the league, it’s safe to say that the addition …
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