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This sucks. I thought he was invincible?

Whelp. There goes that.

I bet it was because of that little twit trying to steal the ball away from him when everyone knew he was calling a time-out.

Think I'll have a good cry

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This sucks. I thought he was invincible?

Seemed that way. Guess he was vincible after all.
:(

Noooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:(

Honestly, this might work to our favor for game 3 in Houston. They kind of started to figure out how to stop Westbrook after he mauled them in Game 1. Now they have to go against Reggie Jackson instead. Just a thought.

3 weeks best case

Honestly, this might work to our favor for game 3 in Houston. They kind of started to figure out how to stop Westbrook after he mauled them in Game 1. Now they have to go against Reggie Jackson instead. Just a thought.

he scored 29 in game 2

he scored 29 in game 2

I realize that, but he shot 47% (7-15) and 1-2 from 3 point range for 19 points in game one with 8 rebounds and 10 assists and shot 38% (10-26) and 1-7 from 3 point range in game two with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Yes, he scored more points, but he wasn't as efficient.

Metta World Peace just had this surgery and he was back in less than 2 weeks.

If we can stay alive through Houston and Clippers/Grizz. I think we see Russ back by WCF.

Apparently its very rare to come back that quickly. Usually its more like 6-8 weeks according to what I'm reading on Twitter.

Apparently its very rare to come back that quickly. Usually its more like 6-8 weeks according to what I'm reading on Twitter.

6-8 is for the meniscus repair if it is a small tear they will just remove the part that is torn .. and then it is 2-4 weeks

Honestly I can see him being out the rest of the playoffs, because they want him 100% for next season.


Some quick thoughts:

Some sick part of me is excited to see KD go into hero mode.

Right now the west in celebrating unless you are wearing OKC.

Clippers suddenly look pretty tough.

Houston thinks they now have a shot.

Fisher may actually start (as to keep Reggie coming out with the bench).




The mission isn't about survival now, it is about the team taking the extra weight on their shoulders and rising above. Our cheesey slogan from a couple seasons ago is now in full effect.

This news sucks!:mad:

Metta just had the surgery but he is not the same before the surgery. The way Westbrooks plays it will take at least two months to play like that.

Hope I'm wrong, but I'm afraid people will soon find out just how important Westbrook is to this team.

If they want to win it all, the team can't revolve around just one player. While losing Westbrook sucks, the others on the roster that have the potential get to start earning those paychecks.

If they want to win it all, the team can't revolve around just one player. While losing Westbrook sucks, the others on the roster that have the potential get to start earning those paychecks.

That's a laudable sentiment, and I certainly hope the rest of the team rises to the occasion. But the brutal truth is that championship teams are made because of championship level players. Russell Westbrook is what separates us from a lot of other teams.

Hope I'm wrong, but I'm afraid people will soon find out just how important Westbrook is to this team.

They should know it already, but if not... they soon will.

Worst part of the injury was that it happened after a timeout was called and the referee had blown his whistle. Beverly had time to avoid hitting Westbrook but choose hit him.

^^^ That's what realllllly pisses me off

Worst part of the injury was that it happened after a timeout was called and the referee had blown his whistle. Beverly had time to avoid hitting Westbrook but choose hit him.I know I'll be in the minority on this, but, I'm old school. The Thunder should now be looking to take out Harden. Eye for an eye.

6-8 is for the meniscus repair if it is a small tear they will just remove the part that is torn .. and then it is 2-4 weeks

My wife just a very similar surgery 3 weeks ago (minor meniscus tear). She walked from the car to the house when we got home from the surgery center. It was sore for the first 48 hours. She had her last physical therapy 2 days ago and is back to normal.

I know I'll be in the minority on this, but, I'm old school. The Thunder should now be looking to take out Harden. Eye for an eye.

Sad and despicable comment, no one should ever in courage intentionally harming a player

Hope I'm wrong, but I'm afraid people will soon find out just how important Westbrook is to this team.

What happens if we win the next two games? Do we conclude Westbrook isn't all that important after all?

I know I'll be in the minority on this, but, I'm old school. The Thunder should now be looking to take out Harden. Eye for an eye.

Since you posted a disclaimer along with your comment, I won't bad mouth you.

But not a surprising thought from you, given your username and my assumption of your general passion for sports.

What happens if we win the next two games? Do we conclude Westbrook isn't all that important after all?

With Westbrook being the machine that he is, we haven't had much (in fact, zero) chances to see how the team plays an entire game without him.
Actually, I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see the team rally around each other and play really well the next couple of games. That kind of thing happens all the time.

As far as this series goes, I'm still pretty optimistic. We're ahead 2-0 and hold home court. Houston is the weakest team we'll see in the playoffs.
They do have some real talent, but they also have a roster full of young guys that tend to make bone-headed mistakes, particularly in crunch time.
But after the Rockets...

Look, when you lose the second best guy on your team (and on some nights, he is the best) -- not to mention one of the best players in the league... the
news is just not good.

This sucks.:mad:

I know I'll be in the minority on this, but, I'm old school. The Thunder should now be looking to take out Harden. Eye for an eye.

Nah, that would be too obvious. Take out Parsons instead.

I enjoy watching Westbrook play. It's a shame he won't be able to compete. I hope he has a speedy recovery and returns as the superstar he is.

What happens if we win the next two games? Do we conclude Westbrook isn't all that important after all?

No, should be fine against the 8th seed up 2 games. If they win a series after that with Westbrook out? then yes. Hope we can say that, I'd love for them to make it back to the finals, just going to be very tough to do now.

Since you posted a disclaimer along with your comment, I won't bad mouth you.

But not a surprising thought from you, given your username and my assumption of your general passion for sports.

I guess I'm dumb...how is the name SOONER8693 an indicator of that?

Since you posted a disclaimer along with your comment, I won't bad mouth you.

But not a surprising thought from you, given your username and my assumption of your general passion for sports.I assume you know what "whatever" means. Whatever you.

Sad and despicable comment, no one should ever in courage intentionally harming a player
Whatever you too, junkboy.

I guess I'm dumb...how is the name SOONER8693 an indicator of that?

OU fans [read as: not all] tend to be one of the more classless fanbase in the sports world here in the US of A.

The good news is that this type of surgery doesn't require them to cut into him and the meniscus is not load bearing. It is just 3 little holes that only require a stich each. My prediction is that Russell back on the court by the conference finals.

ITToEmwBhKI

The same way teams found how great Kobe was to his team, a top five player of all time.

I am confident that we will the series. What I cant wait for is the series vs the Clippers. If be successful in that series. I know a lot of Thunder fans who said the Clippers is going to kill us and now with Westbrook gone, this is going to a hell of a playoff run.

I know I'll be in the minority on this, but, I'm old school. The Thunder should now be looking to take out Harden. Eye for an eye.I agree with you, haha. That's just the way I roll though. Some people aren't like that and that's okay. Me, you shove me and I'm shoving back twice as hard. As I say, welcome to the f*****g show. As far as sportsmanship goes, it wouldn't be the "right" thing to do, but I'd still do it.

Also, try not to hate on me for thinking that way as I don't really keep up with sports that often. I just like the Thunder because of the positive energy it brings to OKC and the spotlight as well. I do hope Westbrook makes a speedy recovery so he can jump back and help out the team.

To Anonymous, I am actually and OU fan, preferably lol. Isn't that just ironic. I like OSU too though, so maybe I have some class ;P

The Thunder will play Memphis maybe. Even if Westbrook come back in two weeks and play he will not be the same player it will take about eight weeks total to have same speed and jumping ability before the injury.

The play that Westbrook got hurt on happens all the time. Even Westbrook does the same to other players. nothing illegal about it.

KD will get triple teamed now so unless Martin just starts to light it up we won't have a legit shot against the Spurs if we make it that far

Tough tough break

Repair done. Out for the playoffs

*** News Release ***

"Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook underwent successful surgery earlier today to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee.

Westbrook will miss the remainder of the 2013 NBA Playoffs. "


Westbrook Undergoes Successful Surgery | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER (http://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release_westbrook_130427)

This sucks major dude!

I hope I'm wrong but I bet LeBron and co will win the NBA title hands down now. It looks like the Spurs, Denver, Memphis, or the Clippers will represent the West in the finals.

Well, Reggie will have to show us what he's made of. Luckily, he has started to come into his own & is a pretty solid backup. Hope he does well as a starter. Eric Maynor was one of the best backups in the league, but he just didn't play the same after his injury. He's played pretty well for Portland though.

Kiss your championship dreams good bye

Unbelievable. We are done. Maybe next season ='(

The play that Westbrook got hurt on happens all the time. Even Westbrook does the same to other players. nothing illegal about it.

Running into another players knee does NOT happen all the time

The last 5 or 6 posts - what a bunch of pansies.

They will not make pass second round they have enough to beat Houston but will lose in next round.

Thunder beat the Rockets in 5

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Only caught the ending 8 minutes of game 3. All things considered, not bad, not bad at all.

Durant was like Jekyl and Hyde. Hot as fire in the first half. Cold as ice in the second. But hit it when it counted at the end.

The backwards layup by Ibaka & the bouncy 3 pointer by KD in the final minutes of the game were some of the luckiest shots I've ever seen. Those shots were just crazy to watch. The good Lord must be a Thunder fan. ;)

The backwards layup by Ibaka & the bouncy 3 pointer by KD in the final minutes of the game were some of the luckiest shots I've ever seen. Those shots were just crazy to watch. The good Lord must be a Thunder fan. ;)

When Ibaka made that shot, a friend mentioned that it should be a Top 10 play, to which I said, only if we win. Anyone know if it was?

For the record...I'm wearing my Westbrook jersey for the rest of our run. It's the alt jersey, but I don't care since it's the only one of his that I own.

When Ibaka made that shot, a friend mentioned that it should be a Top 10 play, to which I said, only if we win. Anyone know if it was?

For the record...I'm wearing my Westbrook jersey for the rest of our run. It's the alt jersey, but I don't care since it's the only one of his that I own.

All I have is his All Star Jerseys. I want to wear them but its hard because all the "We Are../Team Is.." shirts from last year is perfect for this time of year for me. Lol

After last nights win, I think we will do pretty decent against the Clippers, Spurs, and Heat!

I predict..... we lose the next game. Because now that Brooks has the 3rd win under his belt he will want to play around with different combos and adjustments. He knows KD can't be the whole team for the entire series run. He came through for the critical game we needed. Now we can take time to figure out what will work best as a whole team.