Without Okur, Williams leads Jazz to 101-94 win (AP)

March 21, 2009

Deron Williams felt like Russell Westbrook was trying to challenge him. Once high-scoring teammate Mehmet Okur went out with an injury, Williams had even more incentive to go after the rookie. Williams scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half and added 11 assists, leading the Utah Jazz to a 101-94 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night despite losing Okur in the first half.

Rose shines, Bulls beat Thunder to snap road skid (AP)

March 19, 2009

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeff Green, right, shoots in front of Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas, left, in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Green had 18 points for Oklahoma City, but Chicago won 103-96.

Derrick Rose didn't know what he had to do, but his team needed him to do something. A perfect second half took care of what was ailing the Chicago Bulls. Rose scored 20 of his 25 points and didn't miss a shot in the second half and the Bulls snapped a seven-game road losing streak by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-96 on Wednesday night.


Mid-Day: Feel The Anticipation?

March 18, 2009

Some Tourney Tidbits: Okay, raise your hand if you are taking the next two days off from work so you can watch college hoops. Nice! We feel for you if it's not an option for whatever reason, but here are a few more tourney related amusements for those who will be home or at work.

Thunder assigns F White to D-League (PA SportsTicker)

March 18, 2009

The Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday assigned forward D.J. White to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Developmental League.

NBA Chat With Eric Pincus

March 17, 2009

BDL NBA Power Rankings: The end is near (Yahoo! Sports)

March 17, 2009

The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts milk with one part flippant observation to create the most...

Thunder spoil Popovich’s 1,000th game with Spurs (AP)

March 17, 2009

When the Oklahoma City Thunder last beat a Western Conference playoff contender, it prompted such embarrassment that the opposing team's owner threatened a shake-up and called out every player on his roster. Maybe another notch on the Thunder's belt will prove that first big win wasn't a fluke. Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Thabo Sefolosha added 12 and Oklahoma City spoiled Gregg Popovich's...

Thunder spoil Popovich’s 1,000th with 78-76 win (AP)

March 17, 2009

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Thabo Sefolosha, of Switzerland, shoots over San Antonio Spurs guard George Hill during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, March 16, 2009. Sefolosha had 12 points as Oklahoma City won the game 78-76.

Gregg Popovich didn't coach 1,000 games in the NBA without having a few leads slip away on him. Courtesy of the Oklahoma City Thunder, he can add another to that list. Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Thabo Sefolosha added 12 and the Thunder spoiled Popovich's 1,000th game as San Antonio's coach by overcoming an early 17-point deficit to beat the Spurs 78-76 on Monday night.


Rankings: Week 20 – Cavs Thriving

March 16, 2009

Award Watch: Rookie Rankings

March 16, 2009

Last week Eric Gordon slipped out of the top five because he was injured. Now, he's back with a vengeance, knocking even Derrick Rose and O.J. down a peg. What surprises lie ahead in this week's Rookie Rankings? Read on, my friends…

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