Westbrook nears triple-double in Thunder victory (AP)

February 27, 2010

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson(notes), left, shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder center Nenad Krstic(notes), right, of Serbia, in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 26, 2010. Jefferson had 12 points for Minnesota, but Oklahoma City won 109- 92.

Russell Westbrook's first season in the NBA was a trial by fire in trying to play a mostly new position at the highest level. And it showed. As the Oklahoma City Thunder go through perhaps the league's most remarkable turnaround this season, none of their players embodies it more than their second-year point guard.


Courtside: Thunder Dominates Wolves

February 27, 2010

The Timberwolves and Thunder faced off just five days after OKC prevailed in Minneapolis, 109-107. The win tonight in Oklahoma City was far more convincing, 109-92.

Ginobili’s 26 points leads Spurs past Thunder (AP)

February 25, 2010

Manu Ginobili didn't believe he would actually stuff Kevin Durant when the NBA's leading scorer elevated for a runaway dunk on a crucial fast break in the final minutes. "I was more expecting to be dunked on, to tell you the truth," Ginobili said. Think again. Coming almost out of nowhere to block Durant and deny the Oklahoma City Thunder from retaking the lead, Ginobili made what...

Ginobili’s 26 points leads Spurs past Thunder (AP)

February 25, 2010

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks, left, questions a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010.

Manu Ginobili didn't believe he would actually stuff Kevin Durant when the NBA's leading scorer elevated for a runaway dunk on a crucial fast break in the final minutes. "I was more expecting to be dunked on, to tell you the truth," Ginobili said. Think again. Coming almost out of nowhere to block Durant and deny Oklahoma City from retaking the lead, Ginobili made what Thunder...


Richardson, Suns snap Thunder win streak at 9 (AP)

February 24, 2010

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook(notes), right, shoots as Phoenix Suns center Channing Frye(notes) defends during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010. Westbrook had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Oklahoma City, but Phoenix won 104-102.

Coach Alvin Gentry knows that Jason Richardson's play has become a barometer for the Phoenix Suns' success. So, with the game on the line, he left it to the veteran to give the Suns a lift in the Western Conference standings. Richardson connected on a floater from the foul line with 0.7 seconds left to complete the Suns' rally from a 10-point deficit, and Phoenix snapped the Oklahoma...


Game to pay attention to: Lakers vs. Grizzlies (Yahoo! Sports)

February 23, 2010

Los Angeles Lakers at Memphis Lakers fans always vote the team into an appearance on NBA TV's Fan Night, and...

Rankings: Post-Deadline Power Shifts

February 22, 2010

How did teams do at the deadline? How has power shifted as teams gear up for the postseason?

NBA: Who’s Hot? Who’s Not?

February 22, 2010

HOOPSWORLD takes it weekly look at the best and worst performances from around the NBA over the last seven days.

SL: Superheroes hug it out; ‘Melo believes Nuggets ‘disrespected’ (Yahoo! Sports)

February 22, 2010

Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your crackers and Canada Dry...

Durant, Westbrook help Thunder extend win streak (AP)

February 22, 2010

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant(notes) (35) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love(notes) (42) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. The Thunder won 109-107.

Even though Kevin Durant is only in his third NBA season, the Oklahoma City Thunder forward has already accomplished something that no other active player in the league has. With a 32-point performance in the Thunder's 109-107 victory at Minnesota on Sunday night, Durant extended his streak of games with at least 25 points to 28 games.


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