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Russell Westbrook’s Perfect Night

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. …

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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 …

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The NBA Goes to New Orleans for the All-Star Weekend

The best of the NBA is back to New Orleans for the All-Star Weekend for the second time in four seasons. All-Star Game tip-off will be Sunday, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Eastern Conference: Starters: Kyrie Irving, DeMar DeRozan, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler. Reserves: Isaiah Thomas, John Wall, Carmelo Anthony (in replacement …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Oklahoma City Falls Flat, Warriors Advance to NBA Finals for Second Straight Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder shocked the basketball world this postseason by taking a 3-1 lead against the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. However, the Warriors’ historic season will continue after beating OKC three consecutive times—including last night’s 96-88 win at Golden State. Only nine other NBA teams have ever come back from a …

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