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    The (5-23) Los Angeles Lakers play the (19-9) Oklahoma City Thunder for the second time in five days, in a back-to-back contest as well as in OKC’s second-straight game at the Staples Center. OKC beat the Los Angeles Clippers on a Kevin Durant game-winning shot at the buzzer. Just as sure as driving slightly more than seven miles south on the 110 Freeway and seven miles west on the 105 Freeway in L.A. you’ll reach the Los Angeles International Airport; the OKC Thunder will have something to say about who walks away as the Western Conference Championship this season. Kobe Bryant erupted for 31 points (matching his season-high), five assists and three rebounds in Denver, his 427th career 30-point game, helped the Lakers overcome a 21 point first half deficit (the lead was cut to 13 by…

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    question who will win the NBA finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder have made it clear people may have rushed to judgement. Going into the conference semis against the San Antonio Spurs, it looked as though it would take a miracle for the Thunder to extend that series past six games. After losing game 1 by a final score of 124-92, those sentiments were all but confirmed. It's not clear if a light finally went on or if divine intervention came into play, but the Thunder rebounded off that big loss…

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    It’s raining threes… Stephen Curry erupted with 46 big points and connected 12 three-pointers; including the last shot he fired from way, way downtown to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 121-118 overtime win at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Saturday night. The league’s scoring leader and incumbent Most Valuable Player released a three-point shot from beyond 30 feet far from the rim with 0.6 ticks left in the game clock of the overtime period that went in and sealed the Golden States…

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    It has been less than a week since the Oklahoma City Thunder were eliminated from the Western Conference Finals by the Golden State Warriors, but it seems that everyone is still talking about Kevin Durant’s free agency destination . No doubt, Durant will be one of the most sought-after free agents this summer. He has been the subject of endless rumors and speculations over the past couple of days. Right now, It’s still too early to make a prediction where Durant might land next, it’s a highly…

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    You can’t make diamonds out of glass and the Thunder crumbled like fragments while under pressure in the post season; Durant needs strong complimentary teammates and it wasn’t the right fit in Oklahoma for him. With sharp shooting Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry at his side, Durant can bully defenses in the post alongside Draymond Green next season. The Golden State Warriors play the fast paced style of basketball that best suits Durant’s lane slice and dice agenda and he’s no stranger to the…

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    The Oklahoma City Thunder wants to secure their spot in the postseason this early while the New Orleans Pelicans are gunning to get back on track and revive their campaign while it's too early. Rumors are spreading that a rumored deal between the Thunder, Pelicans, and Kings are said to be in works with Rudy Gay and Enes Kanter as trade pieces. Currently holding a 15-9 record, the Thunder are doing just fine at the early going of the regular season sitting in the sixth spot of Western…

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    The Oklahoma City Thunder are doing just fine in their current campaign. Currently, they are at the 7th spot of the Western Conference standings holding a 21-14 win-loss record. But recent reports are suggesting that they should consider of boosting up their frontcourt as part of their push going to the playoffs and Greg Monroe could be the best available big man for them. Monroe has been a regular name of rumor mills the past few months. From being a starter for the Milwaukee Bucks last…

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    SAN ANTONIO--The Oklahoma City Thunder held on to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 98-97 in a controversial finish to even the Western Conference semifinals series 1-1 on Monday night. With 13.5 seconds remaining in a one-point game, OKC's Dion Waiters inbounded the ball to Kevin Durant, which Danny Green stole. Patty Mills missed an open 3, LaMarcus Aldrige lost control of the airball and Kawhi Leonard couldn't get the loose ball before the buzzer sounded. But on the inbounds pass, Waiters elbowed…

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    which is known through Oklahoma City Thunder fans is snake because he “abandoned his team to go to a winning team.” Another name he goes by is an abbreviation of his name KD. The 29 year old star basketball player was born on September 29, 1988 in Suitland, Maryland. His nationality is American. “His grandmother, Barbara, was a strong influence, telling him that his height was a blessing, even though schoolmates teased him for always being the tallest in class.” “Kevin Durant.” Biography.com,…

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    Russell Westbrook is a well known pro basketball player. He is 28 and he plays on the OKC thunder. He is married to Nena Westbrook she is also 28 years old. Russell played for UCLA in college and so did his wife. Russell is becoming a really successful person. Russell Westbrook lll scored an average of 32 points a game. He was born November 12, 1988 is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Russell played…

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