Game 48 Preview Quickie: Oklahoma City vs. Atlanta
by Zorgon on Feb 2, 2010 6:24 PM CST
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This also counts as an open thread, so feel free to post your thoughts during the game here.
Time: 7:00 PM Central Standard Time
Place: The Ford Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma, Fox Sports South
Radio: WWLS The Sports Animal (98.1)
Enemy Blog(s): Peachtree Hoops, Hoopinion
Previous Meeting(s): Jan 18th
Backstory: The win against the Hawks in January was huge, as we beat one of the Eastern Conference elite while equaling last years win total in half of the time. As long as the Thunder can rely on 3 main scorers while limiting Joe Johnson to a bad shooting percentage, they'll always be in shot of winning. Since the game is at home, I think they can pull it out.
Prediction: Oklahoma City 96, Atlanta 95
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Taking two from these guys would be awesome.
Do it OKC!
by belt on Feb 2, 2010 7:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey look.
Thabo ruining another fast break opportunity.
by belt on Feb 2, 2010 7:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Thunder
You might have to shoot better than 18% to win this game.
by belt on Feb 2, 2010 7:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
First quarter
Defense played well and they did a good job rebounding to make up for the poor early shooting. KD started to take over though and they ended up tied.
by belt on Feb 2, 2010 7:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great job by the bench.
19 points and great defense being played off of the bench so far. Harden and Ibaka are lighting it up. I love it!
by belt on Feb 2, 2010 7:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Halftime!
2nd quarter seemed opposite of the first quarter. OKC controlled most of the quarter off of some excellent bench play. After the starters came back ATL made a run to tie it back up going in to the half.
by belt on Feb 2, 2010 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Amazing
So this is what it’s like when the Thunder control the boards.
by belt on Feb 2, 2010 8:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
whats...
been happening?
Loud City via Far East
by rickpidero on Feb 2, 2010 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OKC has been playing a good game. They’ve played decent defense but Johnson has kept the Hawks in the game with some fantastic shooting. The Thunder are doing a good job on the boards and getting multiple opportunities which is helping to make up for them shooting less than stellar. The bench has been excellent.
by belt on Feb 2, 2010 9:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks...
it looks like Joe Johnson is killing us.
Loud City via Far East
by rickpidero on Feb 2, 2010 9:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe i should stop watching
as soon as i did the thunder went cold and the hawks caught fire.
Loud City via Far East
by rickpidero on Feb 2, 2010 9:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the Hawks have been shooting great in the 4th and the end of the 3rd. I think they are 5 for the last 6 threes and Johnson has been dominant in the last 6 minutes.
by belt on Feb 2, 2010 9:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There you go RW
big O-Reb
Where does the talent of Royals prospects go? I imagine a man in Germany shouting "Why can I play baseball so well? WHY?" - Joe Posnanski
by RoyalsFanStuckInCardsLand on Feb 2, 2010 9:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow...
Krstic is plus 10
Loud City via Far East
by rickpidero on Feb 2, 2010 9:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Durant...
going for the scoring title
Loud City via Far East
by rickpidero on Feb 2, 2010 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thabo!
Key stop there with excellent defense on Johnson
by belt on Feb 2, 2010 9:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow...
RW0 almost triple double
Loud City via Far East
by rickpidero on Feb 2, 2010 9:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Westbrook
Fantastic job by Westbrook. Played an excellent all around game and came up HUGE in the fourth.
by belt on Feb 2, 2010 9:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Huge win
Taking both of them from the Hawks is a huge accomplishment. Good job OKC.
by belt on Feb 2, 2010 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
into the 8th spot...
Phoenix needs to lose.
Loud City via Far East
by rickpidero on Feb 2, 2010 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Amazing Game.
I got great seats. Section 104. I’m usually in Loud City.
Your friendly neighborhood Loud City resident.
by daddydai on Feb 2, 2010 10:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great freaking game Thunder
And now from the Useless Information Department: the Thunder are 25-10 when they win the 3rd quarter, 2-11 when they don’t. In those 10 losses, we were ahead after three quarters 6 times, within 3 points once, and went into the 3rd quarter trailing by double digits 5 times. You noticed that doesn’t add up to ten? That’s because twice we went into halftime down double digits, won the 3rd quarter by enough to get the lead, then lost the game. Sucks doesn’t it.
How the hell did that happen? I am Trailblazer fan to the core but I love me some OKC THunder!!! Must be the Hometown pride I feel.
I'll Say it now so you guys can know I'm a true follower: "In Pioli I Trust"
Go Chiefs!!!!!
by bouzi on Feb 2, 2010 10:52 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
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