Thunder
Kevin Durant dunks during game five of the Western Conference semifinals between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA basketball playoffs at Oklahoma City Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Oklahoman photographers Bryan Terry and Sarah Phipps covered the Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies. See the photo gallery by clicking here.
Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook (0) dunks during game five of the Western Conference semifinals between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA basketball playoffs at Oklahoma City Arena in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
See the photo gallery by clicking here.
Thunder in Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33), of Spain, shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) and Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first half of Game 3 of a second-round NBA basketball series on Saturday, May 7, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn. At right is Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
The Thunder dropped a second game to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday in Memphis. Here’s a few images from the game that you may not have seen in the newspaper. You can read more about the Oklahoma City Thunder and their NBA playoff series against Memphis by clicking here.
Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, of Spain, right, yells as he celebrates with Tony Allen, left, after Gasol scored against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the overtime period of Game 3 of a second-round NBA basketball series on Saturday, May 7, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 101-93 in overtime to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Gasol had 16 points and Allen scored 10. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) blocks a shot by Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley, left, during the first half of Game 3 of a second-round NBA basketball series on Saturday, May 7, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)
-John Clanton
Thunder numbers
Fans hold cardboard cutouts of Thunder players before game two of the Western Conference semifinals between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA basketball playoffs at Oklahoma City Arena in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
The Thunder tied up their playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night with a win at the OKC Arena. Staff Photographers Chris Landsberger and Bryan Terry turned in 82 pictures from last night’s game and the pre-game festivities outside the arena. Including remote cameras on the floor and attached to the post, Chris and Bryan used a total of 9 camera bodies to cover game two.
Since the playoffs started a few weeks ago against the Denver Nuggets, we’ve turned 437 pictures into our archive system, called Merlin. Since the Thunder name was officially revealed during a press conference on Sept. 3, 2008, we’ve turned in 5,349 pictures with the word Thunder in the cutline.
Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook (0) and Oklahoma City's Kendrick Perkins (5) defend Mike Conley (11) of Memphis during game two of the Western Conference semifinals between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA basketball playoffs at Oklahoma City Arena in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Mike Conley (11) of Memphis tries to get past Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook (0) during game two of the Western Conference semifinals between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA basketball playoffs at Oklahoma City Arena in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant (35) goes past Tony Allen (9) of and Sam Young (4) of Memphis Memphis during game two of the Western Conference semifinals between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA basketball playoffs at Oklahoma City Arena in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City's Serge Ibaka (9) calls for the ball to go to the Thunder during game two of the Western Conference semifinals between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA basketball playoffs at Oklahoma City Arena in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Here’s a few of the pictures that were turned in last night. You can see all 82 images from last night’s game by clicking here or you can read more about the Thunder by following this link.
-John Clanton
In case you missed it
Zoo officials invited Oklahoma City media on Thursday, April 28, 2011, to get their first look at their baby elephant, born recently at the zoo. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
Staff Photographers have been busy in the last few days photographing everything from baby elephants to music festivals. Here’s a couple of images that you may not have seen in the newspaper. We’ve made plenty of photo galleries from our assignments as well. Follow these links to see images from the Norman Music Festival, 89er Day Parade, the 2011 Festival of the Arts, the new baby elephant at the zoo, or the Thunder’s second round loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. You can read more about the Thunder by clicking here.
Tyler Glaze of Bethany, Okla., takes cover from the rain prior to the 11th Annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 1, 2011. The start of the marathon was delayed 30 minutes due to the weather. Tyler Glaze went to the marathon to support friends who ran the race. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Kevin Durant (35) of Oklahoma City walks to the baseline to inbound the ball after a Memphis bucket as Eric Maynor (6), Serge Ibaka (9), James Harden (13) and Nick Collison (4) walk back on defense in the second half during game one of the Western Conference semifinals between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA basketball playoffs at Oklahoma City Arena in Oklahoma City, Sunday, May 1, 2011. Memphis won, 114-101. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
Memphis' Marc Gasol (33) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant (35) during game one of the Western Conference semifinals between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA basketball playoffs at Oklahoma City Arena in Oklahoma City, Sunday, May 1, 2011. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
A Thunder victory
Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant (35) reacts after making a block as Denver's Arron Afflalo (6) reacts during the NBA basketball game between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Oklahoma City Arena, Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets tonight to win their first playoff series since the franchise moved from Seattle. Here’s a couple of images from Wednesday night’s game. You can see all the images turned in by Staff Photographers Bryan Terry and Sarah Phipps by clicking here or read more about tonight’s game by clicking here.
Denver's Kenyon Martin (4), Oklahoma City's Serge Ibaka (9) and Kevin Durant (35) hold Russell Westbrook (0) back after a being fouled by Denver's Nene (31) during the NBA basketball game between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Oklahoma City Arena, Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
Meanwhile, back in Memphis…
Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen, top, flips over San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, during the second quarter of Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
The Oklahoma City Thunder will play game 5 against the Denver Nuggets tonight at the OKC Arena. If they win tonight’s game, the Thunder will advance to the next round and face either the San Antonio Spurs or the Memphis Grizzlies. Here’s a couple of images from that series that you may not have seen. Check back late tonight for images from Game 5 in Oklahoma City, or follow this link to read more about the Thunder.
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9), of France, gets an arm in the face from Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph, top right, during the first half of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball series on Saturday, April 23, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn. Also defending for Memphis is Mike Conley (11). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol, left, of Spain, Tony Allen (9) and Mike Conley, right, defend during the first quarter of Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
-John Clanton
Thunder at the OKC Arena
Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant (35) reacts after dunking the ball in front of Denver's Raymond Felton (20) during the first round NBA basketball playoff game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, April 20, 2011, at the Oklahoma City Arena. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
The Oklahoma City Thunder just won game 2 of the first round of NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets. Here’s a couple of images from tonight’s game at the OKC Arena in downtown Oklahoma City. You can see more images from the game by clicking here or you can follow this link to read more about the Thunder’s win over the Nuggets.
Oklahoma City fan Chris Morris "The Heckler" taunts a Denver player's free throw during the first round NBA Playoff basketball game between the Thunder and the Nuggets at OKC Arena in downtown Oklahoma City on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. The Thunder beat the Nuggets 106-89 and lead the series 2-0. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
Best of Thunder
Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant hangs on the rim after a dunk as New Jersey's Kris Humphries, left, Stephen Graham, and Devin Harris react during the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Jersey Nets at the Oklahoma City Arena, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Since the LA Lakers ended the Thunder season in April 2010, we’ve turned in over 1,300 pictures of the Oklahoma City Thunder. That number includes press conferences, appearances by players at schools and community centers, practices and, of course, all the games from the 2010-2011 season played at the OKC Arena.
We’ve gathered 104 of our favorite images and put them into a gallery that you can see by clicking here. To read more about the Thunder click here.
From left, Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook (0), Eric Maynor (6) and Kevin Durant (35) react after Westbrook made a shot and was fouled in the fourth quarter during the NBA basketball game between the Orlando Magic and Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Thursday, January 13, 2011. Oklahoma City won, 125-124. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
James Harden poses for a photo during the Oklahoma City Thunder media day on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City's Serge Ibaka (9) blocks Utah's C.J. Miles (24) shot during the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz, Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at the Oklahoma City Arena. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
Thunder basketball
Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant (35) and Russell Westbrook (0) celebrate a point during the NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Portland Trailblazers, Sunday, March 27, 2011, at the Oklahoma City Arena. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Staff Photographer Sarah Phipps covered the Thunder game against the Portland Trailblazers in Oklahoma City on Sunday night. The Thunder won the game, guaranteeing a spot in the NBA playoffs this season. You can see more of Sarah’s images by clicking here, or you can read more about the Thunder by clicking here.
Oklahoma City's Serge Ibaka (9) and Thabo Sefolosha (2) fights for a rebound with Portland's Wesley Matthews (2) and LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Portland Trailblazers, Sunday, March 27, 2011, at the Oklahoma City Arena. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
Fashion, basketball and other recent assignments
Curbside advertiser Aaven Ross waves to traffic that passes by Liberty Tax Service at Pennsylvania Avenue and Hefner Road on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, Oklahoma City Okla. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
I have gathered up a few photos taken over the last few weeks that I thought you might enjoy. Some of the photos made it to publication in the Oklahoman and others did not, so there is a chance you might have seen a few of these already. Nevertheless, I thought they might be of some enjoyment even though it might be your second time to see them. I will do my best to make a consistent post once or twice a week to offer a closer look at photos you just might like. If you would like to see even more photos check out the Oklahoman Photo Gallery page as well.
Northwest Classen soccer player Ericka Ramirez poses for a photo with her father Luis at the Northwest Classen soccer field on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, in Moore, Okla. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Matt Shepard of Catoosa reacts after a first round loss to Tuttle's Isaac Beard in the in Class 4A 145 pound match during the 90th annual Oklahoma High School state wrestling tournament on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Mood Retro Fashion Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Fort Gibson's Nana Wallace, front, celebrates with her teammates after the 52-51 overtime win over Cache during the championship game of the 4A girls state championship tournament at the Big House in the State Fair Park on Saturday, March 12, 2011, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Cache's Katelynn Martine (21) reacts after missing two free throws in the final second of the 52-51 overtime loss to Fort Gibson's Jodi Glover (14) and the Lady Tigers during the championship game of the 4A girls state championship tournament at the Big House in the State Fair Park on Saturday, March 12, 2011, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Corn Bible's Ellie Troyer (30) reacts after the 42-36 win over Timberlake as Lady Tiger Erin Overton (12) walks off the court during the opening round of the Oklahoma high school Class B girls state basketball tournament between the Corn Bible Academy and Timberlake High School at the Big House in State Fair Park on Thursday, March 3, 2011, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Deer Creek Lamont fans show their school pride and cheer on the Lady Eagles during the opening round of the Oklahoma high school Class B girls state basketball tournament between Deer Creek Lamont and Erick at the Big House in State Fair Park on Thursday, March 3, 2011, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
-Chris Landsberger
