Comments on: Kings 101, Thunder 98

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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:34:13 +0000

[...] A viewer asked the Fox Sports Oklahoma crew the most compelling question of the night via text message. “Why does the Thunder play to the level of its competition at times?” I’m wondering the same thing following Tuesday night’s 101-98 loss at …Read Original Story: Kings 101, Thunder 98 – NewsOK.com [...]

By: Vic De Zen

Vic De Zen — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:58:37 +0000

That last Durant shot really looked good. The miss crushed me.

Nobody likes playing against Nocioni, but I like Durant saying he enjoyed getting all those FT’s. Tough loss, but it’s one game.

By: Darnell Mayberry

Darnell Mayberry — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:20:30 +0000

Steven, I don’t think it’s a matter of Brooks not trusting his bench. He has confidence in that group, especially since it’s a more veteran and stable bunch than last year. Brooks, and management I would say, is just committed to playing the main young guys to help speed their development. But the issue you bring up about them having no incentive for coming out hard every night is a valid one. The hope is that those guys take pride in being professionals and learn to be consistent every night sooner rather than later. -DM-

By: Steven

Steven — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:03:15 +0000

I think the big issue is that Coach Brooks does not trust his bench. When he’s got guys who he knows could not score a bucket because they are so cold he still keeps them in. This has been an issue with Westbrook more than anyone else. He’s got to trust his bench when the starters show up cold and stay cold. Otherwise, he gives those starters no incentive to focus and get into the game. Westbrook has got to get more consistent. He’s got to become a better passer.

By: Wednesday Bolts – 11.11.09 | Daily Thunder.com

Wednesday Bolts – 11.11.09 | Daily Thunder.com — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:58:28 +0000

[...] Darnell Mayberry: ”Some of the shooting woes could be attributed to a lack of ball movement. And some of the lack of ball movement probably could be attributed to shooting woes. The Thunder tallied just 15 assists one game after recording a season-high 27. The 16 turnovers marked the second time this season the Thunder finished with more giveaways than assists. But again, despite it all, the Thunder had a last-second shot for a chance to play five extra minutes. Eliminate some inconsistency and we’re talking about the Thunder’s continued improvement right now.” [...]