Game four loss for Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant (35) reacts late in overtime during game 4 of the Western Conference Finals in the NBA basketball playoffs between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Oklahoma City Arena in downtown Oklahoma City, Monday, May 23, 2011. Dallas won in overtime, 112-105. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
The Oklahoma City Thunder lost game 4 of the Western Conference Finals to the Dallas Mavericks at the OKC Arena in Oklahoma City on Monday, May 24, 2011. Here’s a few pictures from staff photographers at The Oklahoman. You can see more images by clicking here, or read more about the Thunder by clicking here.
Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a turnover in game 4 of the Western Conference Finals in the NBA basketball playoffs between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Oklahoma City Arena in downtown Oklahoma City, Monday, May 23, 2011. Dallas won in overtime, 112-105. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Tyson Chandler (6) of Dallas, gets an elbow in Kendrick Perkins' face and is called for a technical foul during game 4 of the Western Conference Finals in the NBA basketball playoffs between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Oklahoma City Arena in downtown Oklahoma City, Monday, May 23, 2011. The Thunder lost game 3 to the Mavericks 112-105. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City's Serge Ibaka (9) reaches for the ball behind Tyson Chandler (6) of Dallas during game 4 of the Western Conference Finals in the NBA basketball playoffs between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Oklahoma City Arena in downtown Oklahoma City, Monday, May 23, 2011. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
A Dallas Mavericks fan walks past Thunder fan Meghan Dailey (left) as she makes her way to the OKC Arena before game 4 of the Western Conference Finals in the NBA basketball playoffs between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Oklahoma City Arena in downtown Oklahoma City, Monday, May 23, 2011. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
Westbrook the photographer
Before the start of game 3 of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA basketball playoffs Russell Westbrook walked by my remote camera and pressed the shutter button.
It was nice of him to make sure my camera was working before the start of the game. Below is a picture I took of him taking a picture and the photo he took with the remote camera.
See our photo gallery of game 3 by clicking here.
Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook takes a picture with Oklahoman photographer's Sarah Phipps' remote camera before the start of game 3 of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA basketball playoffs between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the OKC Arena in downtown Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 21, 2011. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook takes picture on Oklahoman photographer's Sarah Phipps' remote camera before the start of game 3 of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA basketball playoffs between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the OKC Arena in downtown Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 21, 2011. Photo by Russell Westbrook, Alternate Crop special contributor
— Sarah Phipps
So you think you can dance…
I had a fun assignment Wednesday night in Edmond. Hundreds of Thunder fans gathered together for a “flash mob dance” tribute for Ellen DeGeneres. In case you didn’t know, the Thunder have been trying to get Ellen to commit to supporting the Thunder for the playoffs and get her court side for a game. Oklahoman Kristin Chenoweth was on her show and brought along Rumble to load Ellen up with Thunder gear.
The mob dance was organized by the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City to post on the “Let’s Make Ellen our #1 Thunder Girl” Facebook page. Thunder Girls taught the crowd a dance routine that goes with a Thunder song. If I hadn’t been there and seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have thought you could teach several hundred fans of all shapes and sizes a dance routine in 30 minutes, but they did. I was amazed at how in synch everyone became in such a short time. Great team work!
Tania Way-Garcia, left, and Ashlee Paul practice the dance moves during a Thunder mob dance to send to Ellen DeGeneres at Hafer Park in Edmond Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman.
The crowd practices the dance steps during a Thunder mob dance to send to Ellen DeGeneres at Hafer Park in Edmond Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman.
Girls with Ellen on their shirts learn the dance steps during a Thunder mob dance to send to Ellen DeGeneres at Hafer Park in Edmond Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman.
The crowd practices the dance steps during a Thunder mob dance to send to Ellen DeGeneres at Hafer Park in Edmond Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman.
Leah Sparks learns the dance steps with an Ellen mask on her head during a Thunder mob dance to send to Ellen DeGeneres at Hafer Park in Edmond Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman.
A lot of energy and fun! To see more photos click here.
To watch video of the mob dance click here.
Go Thunder!
-Doug Hoke
Three photographers and thousands of Thunder pictures
Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant (35) dunks the ball as Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates near Mike Conley (11) and Shane Battier (31) of Memphis in the fourth quarter during game 7 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinals between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the OKC Arena in Oklahoma City, Sunday, May 15, 2011. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday at the OKC Arena. They’ll advance to the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. Three photographers covered game 7 for the Oklahoman. Using remotes, hand held cameras and one photographer roaming the OKC Arena for pictures of fans reacting to the game, we took a total of 8,916 pictures. Then we spent several hours sorting through the images that we use to tell the story of the game.
You can see all of our final images by clicking here or read more about the Thunder and their win over the Grizzlies by clicking here.
Wearing a foam finger and cheering from Loud City, Sabrina Darville, of Oklahoma City, celebrates a Thunder basket during the second half of game 7 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinals between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the OKC Arena in Oklahoma City, Sunday, May 15, 2011. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook (0) takes the ball to the hoop past Marc Gasol (33) of Memphis in the first half during game 7 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinals between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the OKC Arena in Oklahoma City, Sunday, May 15, 2011. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
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.
Pictures from outside Oklahoma
Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Corey Patterson reaches for a bouncing ball hit for a double by Detroit Tigers' Brandon Inge during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Friday, May 6, 2011. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)
I looked through Merlin this morning for pictures from around the United States and the world. There’s been plenty happening since May 1, including Osama Bin Laden’s death, tornadoes and storms in the South and fighting continues in Libya.
A little bit closer to home, The Thunder won in Memphis on Monday night. Check Alternate Crop late tomorrow night for pictures from game 5 in their NBA playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies. You can also see galleries by Staff Photographers at The Oklahoman by clicking here.
Iness Martez, left, of Newark, N.J., sells American flags at ground zero following the announcement of the death of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, Monday, May 2, 2011, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Rebel fighters celebrate after coming back from the front line against Moammar Gadhafi's forces, in Ajdabiya, Libya, Monday, May 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
Canadian popstar Justin Bieber takes his glasses off during his "My World Tour" concert in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2011. Bieber is in the country for a one-night concert. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Jimmy Talley looks over the destroyed home of his brother, David, and sister-in-law, Katherine, on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, in Vilonia, Ark. Both David and Katherine Talley were killed when a tornado hit Vilonia. The couple had taken shelter in a metal utility building, but they died when the building was blown across a pond. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha, of Switzerland, left, guard Russell Westbrook (0) and James Harden, right, celebrate after beating the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn. Oklahoma City won 133-123 in triple overtime. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)
-John Clanton
Lost in the shuffle
Firemen working an early morning apartment fire at 12478 Trail Oaks Drive near NW 122 Street and May Avenue in Oklahoma City Monday, April 25, 2011. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman
Somewhere between posts about the Oklahoma City Thunder, the National Day of Prayer, the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and a rainy Sunday afternoon, there were some nice images taken by photographers at The Oklahoman that got left off of Alternate Crop. Here’s a few of them. A couple of these were published in the paper, but a couple of them weren’t.
You can see more our photo galleries by clicking here, or follow these links to skip directly to galleries from a Touch a Truck event, high school baseball championships, the Yukon Spirit League, or Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement.
Tatum Parham adjusts her cap before University of Central Oklahoma graduation ceremonies at UCO on Friday, May 6, 2011. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Roff's Timothy Wallen tries to field a grounder during the Class A state championship baseball game between Roff and Okarche, Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Dolese park in Oklahoma City. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Leedey pitcher Sarah Penry (left) gets a hug from teammate Sydney Harrel as the team wins the Class A State Slowpitch Softball Championship at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Leedey beat Red Oak 16-4 in four innings to win the championship. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
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
