Russell Westbrook

  1. Serge Ibaka Balling out Against the Spurs in Game 4

    After a perfect first half from the floor, Serge Ibaka continued to dominate San Antonio in the third quarter. Getting the ball in the corner, Ibaka attacked the hoop, cuffed the ball and rose to slam it home...

    Holly MacKenzie Written by Holly MacKenzie about 3 hours ago 228 reads 0 comments

  2. Kevin Durant Will Go Off: Bold Predictions for Game 4, Spurs vs. Thunder

    The Thunder proved in Game 3 that they will not let San Antonio just roll right over them. On Thursday night, OKC put a halt to the Spurs 20 game winning streak, which included ...

    Elijah Abramson Written by Elijah Abramson about 23 hours ago 782 reads 0 comments

  3. Russell Westbrook May Be Oklahoma City Thunder's Achilles Heel

    Russell Westbrook currently leads the Oklahoma City Thunder with his point guard duties. With Westbrook leading the offense has its pluses, but will his backcourt presence impair ...

    Kaleb Smith Written by Kaleb Smith about 1 day ago 475 reads 6 comments

  4. 2012 NBA Playoffs: 5 Bold Predictions for the Rest of the Western Finals

    And so the San Antonio Spurs winning streak in these 2012 Playoffs came to an end at the hands of the youthful and explosive Oklahoma City Thunder...

    Bruce Chen Written by Bruce Chen about 2 days ago 979 reads 5 comments

  5. NBA Playoffs 2012: 3 Things OKC Must Do to Tie the Series

    Oklahoma City is a great team, and many people thought they would beat the Spurs. However, down 0-2 in the Western Conference Finals, those hopes are now very bleak...

    Baily Deeter Written by Baily Deeter about 2 days ago 962 reads 0 comments

  6. Thunder vs. Spurs: 5 Reasons San Antonio Will Keep Winning

    The San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder series couldn't have been scripted better by a Hollywood movie studio. It's a classic storyline. Old vs. young, athleticism vs. wisdom, James Harden's beard vs...

    Alex Crawford Written by Alex Crawford about 2 days ago 935 reads 3 comments

  7. Thunder vs Spurs: Kevin Durant Must Be More Assertive to Lead OKC to Game 3 Win

    The Oklahoma City Thunder belongs to Kevin Durant , and he needs to remind his teammates of that tonight in Game 3. Well, mostly just Russell Westbrook, who took seven more shots than the scoring champ in Game 2, yet Durant outscored him 31-to-27...

    Eric Ball Written by Eric Ball about 3 days ago 451 reads 2 comments

  8. Western Conference Finals 2012: What Oklahoma City Must Do to Win Game 3

    The Oklahoma City Thunder are down 2-0 going into a crucial two-game homestand against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals...

    Zachary Specht Written by Zachary Specht about 3 days ago 634 reads 2 comments

  9. Russell Westbrook: the Good, the Bad, and the Adjustment

    "The Most Important" player (MIP) tag is dubious, a sort of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" situation. It means a player can be the most valuable player on the floor one night, and the most detrimental to his squad the next...

    Argun Ulgen Written by Argun Ulgen about 3 days ago 280 reads 0 comments

  10. 2012 NBA Draft: Predictions for Each Lottery Team

    The ping pong balls have stopped moving around and the order of the 2012 NBA Draft has been set. Although some players are more skilled than others, there are plenty of players that possess the talent to step in and immediately impact their new team...

    Zachary Specht Written by Zachary Specht about 3 days ago 425 reads 0 comments

  11. Trading a Star: Why Oklahoma City Needs to Trade Russell Westbrook to Win

    After watching the first two games of the Western Conference finals, it's obvious that the Oklahoma City Thunder are overmatched...

    Elijah Abramson Written by Elijah Abramson about 3 days ago 1,292 reads 38 comments

  12. 2012 NBA Playoffs: Why the Thunder Have No Chance Against the Spurs

    The Oklahoma City Thunder came into the Western Conference Finals feeling very confident about themselves. Now, after losing two games in San Antonio, they have a small chance of making the NBA Finals...

    Baily Deeter Written by Baily Deeter about 3 days ago 554 reads 3 comments

  13. Thunder's Championship Dreams Ruined by Russell Westbrook's Play

    Here we go again. The Oklahoma City Thunder will pack their bags one round short of reaching the NBA Finals. Why? Primarily because Russell Westbrook has forgotten one of the most gifted scorers in NBA history plays on the same team...

    Alexander Diegel Written by Alexander Diegel about 3 days ago 557 reads 2 comments

  14. The Microscope: Scott Brooks' Questionable Lineup Construction (and More)

    The Microscope is your recurring look at the NBA 's small-scale developments—the rotational curiosities, skill showcases, coaching decisions, notable performances and changes in approach that make the league go 'round...

    Rob Mahoney Written by Rob Mahoney about 4 days ago 1,531 reads 5 comments

  15. Spurs vs. Thunder: Biggest Adjustments Oklahoma City Must Make

    The Oklahoma City Thunder currently stand down 2-0 to the veteran San Antonio Spurs . Entering Game 3 of this playoff series, San Antonio is riding a 20-game winning streak bridging the regular season and the playoffs...

    Brian Klein Written by Brian Klein about 4 days ago 1,391 reads 3 comments

  16. 2012 NBA Playoffs: 5 Adjustments the Thunder Can Make to Beat the Spurs

    The Oklahoma City Thunder now face an 0-2 hole against a Spurs team in the midst of one of the most dominant playoff runs in NBA history ...

    Kurt Scott Written by Kurt Scott about 4 days ago 331 reads 4 comments

  17. Will the Oklahoma City Thunder Win One Game Against the San Antonio Spurs?

    Two games, two wins in the Western Conference finals and two steps closer to the NBA Finals for the San Antonio Spurs . Or, rather, two losses and two steps back for the Oklahoma City Thunder ...

    Josh Martin Written by Josh Martin about 4 days ago 16,856 reads 160 comments

  18. Breaking Down How Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City Thunder Can Reignite Offense

    The Oklahoma City Thunder have averaged 99.8 points through 10 postseason games, but they may need to average a few more against the San Antonio Spurs ...

    Stephen Babb Written by Stephen Babb about 4 days ago 793 reads 0 comments

  19. Reasons the Thunder Will Steal Game 2

    The Thunder trail 1-0 to the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. It is the first time all year OKC has trailed in a playoff series, and they are ready to bounce back. Game 2 is going in favor of the Thunder and here are the reasons why...

    Zack Alspaugh Written by Zack Alspaugh about 4 days ago 193 reads 4 comments

  20. Thunder vs. Spurs Game 2: OKC Must Make Major Adjustments to Steal Momentum

    This isn't the first time the Oklahoma City Thunder have been in prime position to take their supreme talent to the NBA Finals...

    Stephen Babb Written by Stephen Babb about 5 days ago 2,583 reads 0 comments

  21. NBA Playoffs 2012: Is Russell Westbrook Most Improved Player of the Postseason?

    On a team with notoriety such as that possessed by the Oklahoma City Thunder , it's not too difficult to get lost in the craze...

    Maxwell Ogden Written by Maxwell Ogden about 6 days ago 1,480 reads 14 comments

  22. NBA Playoffs 2012: Why Russell Westbrook Is OKC'S X-Factor Against the Spurs

    Kevin Durant is the one who makes the big shots. He's the scoring champion, the one known as Mr. Clutch. But what people don't realize is that without Russell Westbrook, Durant wouldn't even be able to take those shots...

    Baily Deeter Written by Baily Deeter about 7 days ago 215 reads 0 comments

  23. NBA Playoffs 2012: Western Conference Finals Preview and Prediction

    San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Season Series: 2-1 in favor of San Antonio Head Prediction: Spurs in seven games Heart Prediction: Thunder in six games ...

    Bryant T. Jordan Written by Bryant T. Jordan about 7 days ago 1,115 reads 6 comments

  24. NBA Playoff Schedule: OKC Thunder Must Set Series' Tone Against Spurs in Game 1

    With the Western Conference finals set between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs , the 2012 NBA playoffs are getting intense...

    Donald Wood Written by Donald Wood about 7 days ago 3,112 reads 11 comments

  25. NBA Playoffs 2012: Analyzing the Tony Parker-Russell Westbrook Stats Matchup

    The Spurs and Thunder begin play in their Western Conference finals tonight in San Antonio. One of the key matchups is at point guard , where San Antonio’s Tony Parker will take on OKC’s Russell Westbrook ...

    Jerry Tapp Written by Jerry Tapp about 7 days ago 751 reads 0 comments