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Thunder Survive Lakers Late Push, Win 114-108

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Jeff Sack

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, before the NBA campaign began; many longtime observers of the Association expected the franchise would be riding high all season. The club’s fortunes have yet to match those … Continue reading →

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Will Harden’s Contract Cause A Storm On The Horizon For Thunder?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Jeff Sack

The Association’s deadline for any of its clubs offering extensions to their players with rookie contracts will occur fittingly enough on October 31. That means this year many players will find out if they are getting enough of a treat to … Continue reading →

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Spurs Battle Past Thunder 101-98 To Take 1-0 Series Lead

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Jeff Sack

If game one of the Western Conference Finals is a true sign of the rest of this series; than the match-up between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder will keep fans of the Association glued to their televisions … Continue reading →

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Lakers Battle Past Thunder 99-96, Trail 2-1 In Series

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Jeff Sack

Following the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a final score of 119-90 to open their seven game match-up, a reporter asked Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant if his team was capable of guarding the Thunder. … Continue reading →

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Thunder Stage Late Rally Beat Lakers 77-75, Take 2-0 Series Lead

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Jeff Sack

After attempting to pull away from the Oklahoma City Thunder since they grabbed the lead midway through the third quarter; the Los Angeles Lakers seemed confident when center Andrew Bynum hit a shot seven feet from the hoop giving them … Continue reading →

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Hot Shooting Thunder Blast Lakers 119-90, Lead Series 1-0

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Jeff Sack

Any fans of the Oklahoma City Thunder that were afraid their club would be a little rusty due to the long period of inactivity before the Thunder hosted the Los Angeles Lakers Monday night at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, would … Continue reading →

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Thunder Storm Past Mavericks In Fourth For 103-97 Win, Sweep Series 4-0

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Jeff Sack

The NBA will crown a new champion of the Association at the completion of the Finals next month, as the Dallas Mavericks; who won their first NBA Title last year; are heading home for the summer after just four Post … Continue reading →

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Thunder On Verge Of Sweeping Mavericks, Win Game Three 95-79

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jeff Sack

After defeating the Dallas Mavericks by a total of four points to grab the first two games of their opening round Western Conference Playoff series, the Oklahoma City Thunder took charge early in Thursday night’s game at the American Airlines … Continue reading →

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Thunder Hold On To Beat Mavericks 102-99, Lead Series 2-0

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Jeff Sack

Four points are the difference between the Oklahoma City Thunder leading their first round series against the visiting Dallas Mavericks or trailing in the match-up by the same margin with the series heading to Dallas for game three. Saturday Kevin … Continue reading →

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Durant Hits Winning Shot As Thunder Squeak Past Mavericks 99-98

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Jeff Sack

With just 1.5 seconds to play and the game on the line Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant appeared as composed as he would be during a morning shootaround, when he knocked down a 15 foot jumper causing the fans … Continue reading →

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