NBA says goaltending call was incorrect
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:28:26 PST)
The NBA said a goaltending call in the final seconds of regulation in the Portland Trail Blazers' overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night was incorrect. Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge was called for goaltending on Kevin Durant's attempted layup with six seconds left. The call tied the game at 103 and it went to overtime.
Video: Did the Blazers lose because of a bad call?
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:25:11 PST)
Forgive Portland Trail Blazers fans if they're a little on edge. On Monday night, they played a terrifically close game against the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, the sort of contest that comes down to a few plays in either direction … Continue reading ?
Thunder Team Report
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:44:44 PST)
A stretch of nine out of 11 on the road includes the current run five consecutive away for the Thunder. Oklahoma City (19-5) has been strong in enemy buildings all season, jumping out to a league-best 10-4 record on the road.
Monday night's visit to the Rose Garden in Portland ended with a hard-fought 111-107 victory in overtime. There's no secret formula to the Thunder's approach to the road.
"We just take it one day, one game at a time and just take the simple approach that has been working for us," Oklahoma City Coach Scott Brooks said.
And as much as the team enjoys playing in front of raucous crowds at Chesapeake Energy Arena, there's something about facing the wrath of opposing fans.
"We've had good success because we've just focused on the game,"...
NBA-best Thunder beat Blazers 111-107 in OT
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:27:32 PST)
A satisfying victory for Oklahoma City was a head-scratcher for Portland. Kevin Durant had 33 points, including a dunk with 2.9 seconds left in overtime, and the Thunder defeated the Trail Blazers 111-107 on Monday night. But the focus of the game fell on a goaltending call on Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge with 6 seconds left in regulation that tied the game at 103 and would send it into...
NBA Capsules
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:29:36 PST)
Lou Williams nailed the go-ahead 3-pointer, scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and spoiled Kobe Bryant's record-setting night while leading the Philadelphia 76ers to 95-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. With "Beat L.A.!" echoing through a second straight sellout crowd, Williams hit the tying jumper, then followed with the 3 for a 91-88 lead.
NBA Capsules: 76ers spoil Kobe's big night
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:28:53 PST)
PHILADELPHIA - Lou Williams nailed the go-ahead three-pointer, scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and spoiled Kobe Bryant's record-setting night while leading the Philadelphia 76ers to 95-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
Monday's National Basketball Association Capsules
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:26:25 PST)
Lou Williams nailed the go-ahead 3-pointer, scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and spoiled Kobe Bryant's record-setting night while leading the Philadelphia 76ers to 95-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
Seattle Hopes to Steal a Team to Replace Oklahoma City Thunder – a Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:37:00 PST)
Every time I talk about the Oklahoma City Thunder, there is always someone from Seattle who whines that "Oklahoma City" stole their team. It's like all the people who live in Oklahoma City snuck into Seattle and abducted their players in the middle of the night.
Thunder recall Reid from D-League
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:46:28 PST)
The Oklahoma City Thunder recalled forward Ryan Reid from the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League before Monday night's game at Portland. Reid, acquired by the Thunder the day of the 2010 draft, has yet to play in an NBA game. He averaged 11.3 points and 7.3 rebounds during his eight-game stretch in the D-League this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder No. 1 in Western Conference: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:35:00 PST)
At 18-5, the Oklahoma City Thunder is the team with the best record in the Western Conference. Three games ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers for the best record in the West and three and a half games ahead of the Denver Nuggets in the Northwest division is a nice place for...
Spurs Dominate Thunder to Move to 13-1 at Home: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:00 PST)
San Antonio fans were ecstatic on Saturday night as their Spurs dominated the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 106-97 in front of a sell-out AT&T Center home crowd. The Spurs improved to an NBA-best 13-1 at home behind a scintillating 42 point performance from Tony Parker, who...
OKC Thunder Play at Division Rival Portland: Fan Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:25:00 PST)
The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to avoid their second losing streak of the year when they travel to the Great Northwest to take on the Portland Trail Blazers. Tip off is set for 10 p.m. ET. The Trail Blazers come into the game with a 14-10 record and are in a virtual tie for...
Oklahoma City Thunder a Team with Few Flaws – a Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:09:00 PST)
I guess they do it to sell newspapers but how can anyone claim that the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team with the best record in the entire NBA, have "serious flaws?" I've been one to point out how the Thunder have trouble defending against the three when Thabo...
Tony Parker Manhandles the Oklahoma City Thunder – a Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:49:00 PST)
Just when it looked like the Oklahoma City Thunder had got past their inability to stop the three while Thabo Sefolosha is injured, the San Antonio Spurs welcomed them to town and schooled them, winning 107-96. To be fair, the three point success of the Spurs isn't what beat...
NBA Capsules: Parker sets Spurs assist record
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:43:56 PST)
SAN ANTONIO - Tony Parker scored 42 points and broke the Spurs' franchise record for career assists, leading San Antonio to a 107-96 win over the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.
Parker's 42 powers Spurs past NBA-best Thunder
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:27:43 PST)
Tony Parker wasn't playing for an All-Star invitation. He made a strong case just the same. Putting together his most dazzling game in three years -- and doing it against the NBA's hottest team, no less -- Parker scored 42 points and became the all-time franchise assists leader for the San Antonio Spurs in a 107-96 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.
Daequan Cook’s Defense Saves Oklahoma City Thunder – a Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:29:00 PST)
It seems a lot the talk recently with the Oklahoma City Thunder surrounds Thabo Sefolosha's injury and the team having to survive without his defense until he returns. The side story is that James Harden does not seem to be the man to step in and replace that defense in the...
OKC Thunder Travel to San Antonio Spurs: Fan Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:50:00 PST)
Two division-leading teams in the NBA's Western Conference will meet Feb. 4. The Oklahoma City Thunder travel south to Texas to take on the San Antonio Spurs. Tip off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. The Thunder are coming off a 101-94 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at home.
OKC Thunder Find Ways to Win Against Memphis: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:36:00 PST)
The Oklahoma City Thunder and head coach Scott Brooks are continuing to find ways to beat NBA teams. Kevin Durant, despite being a forward, hit a key 3-pointer with a minute left to help his team defeat the Memphis Grizzlies by a score of 101-94 on Feb.
Nowitzki beginning to look like old self
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:30:18 PST)
The Dallas Mavericks have been waiting for Dirk Nowitzki to look like his old self. It finally happened on Friday night as the 7-foot forward canned 12 of 17 shots for a season-high 30 points. Two nights earlier, he had his worst game of the season and one of the poorest shooting...
Oklahoma City Thunder No Longer Overshadowed by Dallas Mavericks – a Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:33:00 PST)
Throughout the entire game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies, the announcers talked about how this was a great and exciting young rivalry. I can see that and have always felt that Oklahoma City and Memphis would be great rivals.
Oklahoma City Thunder Knocks Off Memphis, Remains Top Team in NBA – a Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:23:00 PST)
It looks like Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks' decision to send James Harden back to the bench and start Daequan Cook is paying off. After scoring a nice win over their rivals to the south, the Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City continued to roll with a big 101-94...
Durant scores 36 as Thunder beat Grizzlies 101-94
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:01:43 PST)
The Memphis Grizzlies know the team they are chasing to reach the top of the Western Conference. Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder keep finding ways to stay one step ahead. Durant scored 36 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute to lift the Thunder to a 101-94 victory against Memphis on Friday night in a rematch of their epic Western Conference semifinals series.
Mavericks' Cuban, Carlisle fined by NBA
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:41:33 PST)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle were fined by the NBA on Friday for their actions after becoming upset with the officiating during a game earlier in the week.
Clippers soar to top of Pacific Division
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:30:08 PST)
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer
Oden undergoes knee procedure
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:18:35 PST)
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer
NBA fines Cuban, Carlisle combined $110,000
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:55:15 PST)
Their actions during and after Wednesday's game cost Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle some cash. Cuban and Carlisle were fined a combined total of $110,000, the NBA announced Friday. While the fines were a result of the men expressing their...
