Oklahoma City Thunder 120, Golden State Warriors 109: 2011-2012 Game 19 Quick Recap; Force of Nature
by Zorgon on Jan 28, 2012 12:18 AM CST
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PrintWhat is your initial reaction to tonight's result?
It was yet another Warriors fourth quarter collapse. They managed to keep up with the Thunder all game, but they hit a shooting slump, committed a few turnovers, and the Thunder took full advantage. Oh yeah, and Kevin Durant is an AWESOME basketball player. If you didn't already know.
What was tonight's turning point?
With 5:43 to go in the fourth, the Warriors were down by 6. Bang, a Durant 3 off of the inbounds play. Bang, a missed Curry layup attempt. Bang, a Durant Ally-Oop. All of a sudden, the Thunder are up by 11.
What was, overall, the main reason the Thunder lost/won?
I'd chalk it up to the Warriors lack of a center. Andris Biedrins was in the doghouse because he can't play offense, which left the Warriors really thin down low. Rookie Jeremy Tyler actually saw significant minutes, but it didn't prevent the Thunder from getting to the line and into the post easily.
What's the key statistic to understanding tonight's game?
19 Offensive Rebounds. The Thunder's offense really stalled out at some points, and was resorting to isolation plays on every trip down the floor. But the offensive rebounds the Thunder were able to get kept them alive.
What does this game mean for the Thunder today and moving forward?
It doesn't really reveal anything new, as the Thunder have had offensive flow and turnover problems. But it shows their ability to dominate a game when they need to and not fall victim to a trap game. It also lets us keep the best record in the NBA!
Thunder Wonder: Kevin Durant, 37 Points, 13 Rebounds, 3 Assists
Thunder Down Under: Russell Westbrook, 28 Points, 6 Rebounds, 11 Assists, 7 Steals
Thunder Blunder: Kendrick Perkins, for another stupid technical foul.
Thunder Plunderer: Dorell Wright, 23 Points, 9 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 2 Steals
Next Game: At the Los Angeles Clippers, Monday, January 30th, 9:30 PM Central Standard Time
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Easy to miss..
It’s easy to miss that KD played 43 minutes and Westbrook played 41. When the rotation is in question for whatever reason these guys are strong and young enough to play the minutes required.
It was an ugly game but great job Thunder!
I think your GS love is showing a tad in the write up here
for instance I dont think it was a 4th quarter collapse that cost the Warriors seeing as how they never lead really. The Thunder really tried all game it seemed to let the Warriors come back but they did just enough to squeak out a win.
As for Perkins stupid technical I really think its the scowl, he seems to be called for alot of Ts that other players get away with but because he looks like a big angry man he gets called for them.
I will say this about the Warriors when they get hot MY GOD can they shoot. It seemed like there were spots in the game where they could shoot full court shots and it would go in.
-Kool Aid drinking Cassel Believer-
(7-9) My record of picking Chiefs games before the season
(12-4) My Chiefs before the season prediction
Thunder Win-Loss 2011-2012 record (52-14)
Western division champs
NBA Champs over Miami Heat
Yeah....sometimes I have a hard time balancing my perspective.
Especially in a game where I love both teams.
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Because he plays good defense.
That much can’t be denied. And who else is going to go there? Mohammed? Collison? Aldrich?
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by Zorgon on Jan 28, 2012 12:31 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
why not?
-Kool Aid drinking Cassel Believer-
(7-9) My record of picking Chiefs games before the season
(12-4) My Chiefs before the season prediction
Thunder Win-Loss 2011-2012 record (52-14)
Western division champs
NBA Champs over Miami Heat
Defense not so good
Slow rotations, picked on by guards after switches. Doesn’t go to boards. No shot blocking. Foul prone Too slow to help fast break defense. That’s what I’m seeing. He’s past it.
obviously you haven't been paying attention
His one on one D against good bigs and PFs is stellar
by das06h on Jan 30, 2012 9:40 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions 1 recs
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