Oklahoma City Thunder 2018-19

[OkiePoke]

That looked way worse live than it just being an ankle sprain. Hopefully he gets healthy soon, such a promising player.

[OKCRT]

Thunder! Best team since?

[dankrutka]

Thunder! Best team since?

2015-2016. You could argue that, in the playoffs, that team was the best in Thunder history. Maybe even better than the 2011-2012 NBA Finals Thunder.

[Teo9969]

2015-2016. You could argue that, in the playoffs, that team was the best in Thunder history. Maybe even better than the 2011-2012 NBA Finals Thunder.

could argue? I think you'd have a hard time arguing the other way...That was not nearly as strong of a year for the West as the 2015/16 season.

I think it's pretty safe to say that the NBA is all around better the last 5 seasons than the previous 5. The league is as loaded with talent as it has been in a long time. If you say there are 3-4 generations of players at any given time in the league, and you set 3 6-year time frames since 200 they would be: 2000-2006, 2006-2012, 2012-2018. Some incredible talent from 2000-2006 is still playing at a high level, more so than the people from 1994-2000 were playing in 2012. The 2006-2012 players are in their primes, and there are some stupid talented players post 2012 (Giannis anyone???).

[Laramie]

Nuggets @Thunder Box score: http://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401070963

Both teams played 5 games in 8 days coming off back-to-back. Denver's Nikola Jokic, Mason Plumlee & Juan Hernangomez are a beastly combination cocktail.

[Laramie]

Cavaliers @Thunder Box score: http://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401070994



Westbrook ties Jason Kidd for third-most NBA triple-doubles all-time

[Anonymous.]

Westbrook always seems to followup his worst games with his best. If he could just even that out a little, it would mean more Ws for us.

I am not sure why Felton had minutes last night, with most of our team back from random illnesses etc, I don't see why BD is playing Felton at all. Felton should be the 3rd string PG for when Russ or Shroeder is down. Also what happened to 2Pat? He has fallen off a cliff.

I am glad PG is finally becoming consistent. It will be interesting to see how the team does on this roadtrip next week.

[okatty]

One thing to make you smile is that we were 8-12 after 20 games last year. Difference in my view - defense. Thunder is giving up the sixth-fewest 3-point attempts in the league at 29.4. Opponents are making 9.6 3s per game , the third-fewest in the league. And that is without Dre.

[Bellaboo]

I believe the bench depth to be a big factor this year, along with not having old vets who think they can play when they really couldn't.

[okatty]

^without a doubt the bench is a huge improvement over last year...how many times did the first group come out with a lead and go back in under water.....a bunch.

[Mel]

Nice article on Steven Adams in the latest issue of the OG. https://www.okgazette.com/oklahoma/f...nt?oid=5130529

[okatty]

Roberson out another 6 weeks. Man, terrible injury. Feel bad for him.

[OKCRT]

2015-2016. You could argue that, in the playoffs, that team was the best in Thunder history. Maybe even better than the 2011-2012 NBA Finals Thunder.

That is what I am thinking. When healthy this team can be pretty darn good. If they just had that 1 lights out outside shooter they would be a serious contender. If Abrines gets his shot back and starts lighting it up they could go a long ways.

[Jake]

We have an awful lot of medical setbacks with this team.

[Anonymous.]

Wow that is horrible news. This would put a full calendar year from original injury. I think we would be lucky if he even plays this season at all. I was really looking forward to our defense with him back. That is too bad and I can't see how this isn't really bad news if he got a fracture from just coming down off a jump.

I swear yesterday I saw a clip of him cutting and dunking at practice. I feel horrible for the guy, but have you seen his girlfriend? He isn't missing too many shots these days while on the bench!

[PhiAlpha]

Wow that is horrible news. This would put a full calendar year from original injury. I think we would be lucky if he even plays this season at all. I was really looking forward to our defense with him back. That is too bad and I can't see how this isn't really bad news if he got a fracture from just coming down off a jump.

I swear yesterday I saw a clip of him cutting and dunking at practice. I feel horrible for the guy, but have you seen his girlfriend? He isn't missing too many shots these days while on the bench!

It sucks, though we still have had one of the best defenses in the league without him so far. Hopefully it won’t be the death sentence it was last year if we don’t get him back for the playoffs.

[Bill Robertson]

Wow that is horrible news. This would put a full calendar year from original injury. I think we would be lucky if he even plays this season at all. I was really looking forward to our defense with him back. That is too bad and I can't see how this isn't really bad news if he got a fracture from just coming down off a jump.

I swear yesterday I saw a clip of him cutting and dunking at practice. I feel horrible for the guy, but have you seen his girlfriend? He isn't missing too many shots these days while on the bench!

You did see a clip of him practicing. The Animal says he’s practicing but not making any hard cuts with the knee. They’re saying Christmas to first of the year he might be back.

[Laramie]

Thunder @Detroit Pistons Box score: http://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401071024

[Anonymous.]

You did see a clip of him practicing. The Animal says he’s practicing but not making any hard cuts with the knee. They’re saying Christmas to first of the year he might be back.

I think this is either the day of, or the day before he got this newest fracture.

https://twitter.com/ErikHorneOK/stat...berson%2Fpage2

[Bill Robertson]

I think this is either the day of, or the day before he got this newest fracture.

https://twitter.com/ErikHorneOK/stat...berson%2Fpage2

At least another six weeks apparently. I feel really bad for Roberson. At least the team seems to have learned to play good defense without him.

[okatty]

Russ did a good job on Fallon last night. Kid in the audience did good wearing that jersey - scored some sweet signed shoes!

[FighttheGoodFight]

Russ did a good job on Fallon last night. Kid in the audience did good wearing that jersey - scored some sweet signed shoes!

Ya Kyle Singler seemed really pumped to get those shoes!

[okatty]

Ya Kyle Singler seemed really pumped to get those shoes!

You just defamed that kid’s basketball skills.

[Anonymous.]

PG saves the Thunder from +1 in the L column. Put the team on his back and hit the game winner in BKN.

[Laramie]

Thunder @Brooklyn Nets Box score: http://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401071039