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NBA Northwest Division Preview

October 16, 2013 by Joel Huerto 2 Comments

Anyone who watches ESPN’s “First Take” knows Skip Bayless’ daily diatribe on Russell Westbrook. Bayless slams Westbrook every chance he gets, pointing out Westbrook’s shortcomings as a point guard and how he is curbing Kevin Durant’s greatness. Bayless is right about one thing, and that is Westbrook is not a true point guard. What Bayless … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Northwest Division, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz

VIDEO: Harden toys with Ibaka, lights up OKC

February 21, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

For those who still think that James Harden is not a superstar, you need to watch the Feb. 20 game between the Rockets and Thunder very closely because we just witnessed one of the best individual performances in the NBA this season. It was a game that makes second-guess the Thunder’s decision to trade the … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Houston Rockets, James Harden, Oklahoma City Thunder, Serge Ibaka

Durant drops career-high 52 points on Mavs

January 18, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Kevin Durant hardly seemed bothered by O.J. Mayo’s tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation. It just gave the Oklahoma City star a chance for a career high and the first 50-point game in the NBA this season. Durant scored 52 points, including the go-ahead basket with 16.9 seconds remaining in overtime, and the … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Dallas Mavericks, Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder

Can OKC overcome loss of Harden?

October 30, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a shocking trade three days before the 2012-13 season opener. It was a blockbuster trade that will affect the Thunder adversely in the short term, but it was a great move long term. Also, the trade shouldn’t prevent Oklahoma City from winning the Northwest Division. 1-OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER — … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Denver Nuggets, James Harden, Minnesota Timberwolves, Northwest Division, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz

Why Spurs can still make one last title run

August 28, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

“The Spurs frustrate teams cuz it’s like playin against your gym teacher and his friends. All fundamentals!” — Comedian Damon Wayans posted on Twitter San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is normally very reserved whenever he has to address his team’s greatness. But during the 2012 NBA playoffs, after the Spurs outgunned the sports betting … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, Kawhi Leonard, Manu Ginobili, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, sports betting, Steve Smith, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker

SOLID DEBUTS FOR JONES, SULLINGER

July 9, 2012 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

Jared Sullinger and Perry Jones III gave a sneak preview of what they could do at the pro level with solid first games at the Orlando Summer League. Jones, the 28th overall selection in the 2012 NBA draft, looked very comfortable at power forward for Oklahoma City’s summer league squad that also featured Cole Aldrich, … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, General, NBA Tagged: Andrew Nicholson, Baylor, Boston Celtics, Jared Sullinger, NBA Orlando Summer League, Ohio State, Oklahoma City Thunder, Perry Jones III

DURANT HOPES TO GET ANOTHER SHOT

June 26, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Kevin Durant gave LeBron James a big hug at the end of Game 5 last Thursday. James and the Miami Heat had just won the NBA championship, at the expense of Durant’s Oklahoma City squad. On the way back to the locker room, a tearful Durant was followed by TV cameras and broke down when … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Kevin Durant, NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA FINALS: OBSERVATIONS FROM GAME 4

June 21, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The Miami Heat fought through a ton of adversity Tuesday night, including leg cramps that forced LeBron James to watch the final three minutes of the fourth quarter, to take Game 4, 104-98. The Heat now hold a commanding 3-1 edge in the NBA Finals and can clinch the championship in Game 5. Here are … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Charles Barkley, James Harden, Kendrick Perkins, LeBron James, Miami Heat, NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook, Serge Ibaka

NBA FINALS: OBSERVATIONS FROM GAME 3

June 18, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

There is nothing like home sweet home. After gaining a split in Oklahoma City, the Miami Heat took advantage of an energized American Airlines Arena crowd to win Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Heat rallied from a third-quarter deficit and pulled out a 91-85 victory Sunday night to take a 2-1 series lead … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Chris Bosh, Erik Spoelstra, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Miami Heat, NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook, Scott Brooks

NBA FINALS: OBSERVATIONS FROM GAME 2

June 15, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The Miami Heat avoided a 0-2 hole after holding off the hard-charging Oklahoma City Thunder, 100-96, Thursday night in Game 2 of the 2012 NBA Finals. The series now heads to South Beach for games 3, 4, and 5. Here are a few observations from Game 2: HEAT USES THE FORCE Erik Spoelstra talked about … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: 2012 NBA Finals, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, Erik Spoelstra, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, Scott Brooks
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