Comments on: Thunder 117, Mavericks 114 (OT)

By: Reggie

Reggie — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:25:24 +0000

Here are stats made by the Thunder:

Single game records

Points: 52, by Kevin Durant vs. Dallas Mavericks, January 18, 2013

Rebounds: 20, Serge Ibaka vs. Phoenix Suns, March 7, 2012

Assists: 16, by Russell Westbrook vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, April 4, 2010

Steals: 7, by Russell Westbrook vs. Golden State Warriors, January 27, 2012

Blocks: 11, by Serge Ibaka vs. Denver Nuggets, February 19, 2012

Points in a playoff game: 43, by Russell Westbrook vs. Miami Heat, June 19, 2012

Individual awards

NBA Coach of the Year
Scott Brooks – 2010

NBA Sixth Man of the Year
James Harden – 2012

All-NBA First Team
Kevin Durant – 2010, 2011, 2012

All-NBA Second Team
Russell Westbrook – 2011, 2012

NBA All-Defensive First Team
Serge Ibaka – 2012

NBA All-Defensive Second Team
Thabo Sefolosha – 2010

NBA Rookie of the Year
Kevin Durant – 2008

NBA Rookie First Team
Kevin Durant – 2008
Russell Westbrook – 2009

NBA Rookie Second Team
James Harden – 2010

NBA All-Star Team
Kevin Durant – 2010, 2011, 2012
Russell Westbrook – 2011, 2012

Here’s hoping the names of the persons above, except James Harden who was traded reappears in OKC history and add more names to the list from current players!

By: Derrick

Derrick — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:09:19 +0000

The Thunder should pay particular attention to four teams now heading for the second half of the season. By that I mean that Denver, Utah, Portland or Houston might be match-up with them and as early as today should be keen to see the potential problems in dfending or getting its offense started. The 1 and 8 or 2 and 7 match-up could happen, with these teams also trying to se were the could outscore and out defend the OKC. It will be a battle of players and their coaches. It is a matter of preparations on both sides. Hopefully that the Thunder will have home court advantage!

By: Tony

Tony — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:53:35 +0000

The coaches also has to account for the lost of their team and the same way in winning. As coach Rick Carlisle mentioned; “He’s the best offensive player on the planet,” Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said afterward. “I don’t think there’s any question about that. There’s some things we obviously could have done to limit him, and that’s on me, too.” At least he took some blame on how they could have slowed down Durant in that game. Blaming the referees is the oldest excuse a player or coach could do, as the team, coach included, should have made adjustments to counter the things they see are wrong. Referees too have their bad calls, but for 48 minutes to be doing that is absurd.

One thing that a coach and his player need to do are; play the game as it is, not the way you want it to be, focus on the game and leave the bad thought behind, as you can’t it, the coach should have studied its team and how to do a very good job in defending and creating offens for his team, not only two or three players, but all of them and lastly, the coach should have plans A to D for any situation that might be required to change plans according to situations in the game.

BTW, Marion was slapped a hefty fine of $25,000 for criticizing the referees and he hasn’t matured yet as a player of 13 years and at age 34. As mentioned above, leave the referees alone, as you can’t change the decision. Be wise and concentrate on the game on hand and try on the fly to have another tactic.

By: Travis

Travis — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:58:18 +0000

Rohde, I think what you meant is 21 for 21 in the free throw line.

By: Todd

Todd — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:36:33 +0000

A washed-up Nazi? You referred to Nowitzki as a washed-up Nazi, and you think *Rhode* is a clown? Jeeven, why don’t you do yourself a favor and learn who the *real* Nazis were and what they were about. It will require actually using your brain, but consider it a new and exciting adventure.

On the other hand, you could just remain a clown and keep that bright red “I’m Stupid” tattoo across your forehead there. Your choice.

By: Thunder Realist

Thunder Realist — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:41:36 +0000

I know it is pure hocus-pocus, but when are we going to ditch these ugly uniforms – we seem to struggle every time we wear them -

By: MartzMimic

MartzMimic — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:10:50 +0000

Don’t listen to these jack wagons, John. As Westbrook said, #whynot JUST DO WHAT U DO #whynot

By: Leah

Leah — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:49:14 +0000

brian davis and grant long said the score keepers in dallas weren’t great. there was a runout dunk by durant that they didn’t score as fast break points.

By: jeeven

jeeven — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 10:13:00 +0000

figures, durant scores 52 and this clown raves about dirk for half the article. forget that washed up nazi.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 09:11:17 +0000

More insight and less ‘stat-like’ nuggets please? This is more like a column. :/