OKC - Five-peat! Final summary

[Phil89]

Leaving nothing to chance with the drive. With the dice roll approach on jumpshots that we know has been in every game up to and including NBA Live 10, that's my preferred strategy too when I need a timely bucket.

I've missed quite a few potentially game-winning jumpshots on the buzzer in the past. Now I always look to drive to the basket. Even if I miss at least there is a chance I could get fouled.

[Martti.]

Nice to see this running again. Some close wins, Blake's scoring is great, but he isn't putting up those near triple-double numbers he had earlier.

[Andrew]

Awesome game by Griffin, nice to see him getting decent numbers on the boards as well. Mo Williams is proving to be quite effective off the bench, too.

[Phil89]

15/4/12

Oklahoma City Thunder [61-14] vs Philadelphia 76ers [24-52]

Thunder continue winning streak in Philadelphia



OKC - 32 28 31 29 120
PHI - 37 24 22 25 108

Player of the Game: Kevin Durant




Video Highlights
Williams decides to dunk over everyone.


Durant plays a one-two with Lopez before pulling off a spectacular dunk.

[Phil89]

Nice to see this running again. Some close wins, Blake's scoring is great, but he isn't putting up those near triple-double numbers he had earlier.

Thanks. I think my several weeks of not playing any games may be why Blake isn't playing as well as he was when he first arrived. Hopefully he improves as I get back into my rhythm.

Awesome game by Griffin, nice to see him getting decent numbers on the boards as well. Mo Williams is proving to be quite effective off the bench, too.

Marvin actually. But yeah, I like my options off the bench. Both Lopez and Griffin are doing pretty well lately in the rebounding department. Even Durant is having some decent rebounding games.

I've actually just finished the regular season but can't be bothered typing up more than 1-2 box scores at a time. Should all be done this week though so I can get into the playoffs. I have an interesting first round opponent.

[Andrew]

Whoops, thought you acquired Mo Williams at some point, my mistake.

[qfrmcpt310]

Still rolling strong I see Cant wait for the playoffs

[Phil89]

17/4/12

Oklahoma City Thunder [62-14] vs Miami Heat [59-18]

Thunder hold off fast finishing Heat to level season series at 1-1



OKC - 20 37 36 26 119
MIA - 21 23 30 39 113

Player of the Game: Kevin Durant




Video Highlights
Harden drives around Wade and dunks over Bosh.


Westbrook beats the buzzer to close the margin to 1 point at the first break.

[Andrew]

The rivalry continues! Hope you can meet up with them again in the Finals, for a Celtics/Lakers kind of affair.

[Phil89]

19/4/12

Oklahoma City Thunder [63-14] vs Denver Nuggets [32-45]

Thunder bench given extended minutes against Denver



OKC - 27 47 26 33 133
DEN - 21 26 38 33 118

Player of the Game: George Hill




Video Highlights
Durant dunks over Gallinari.

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My starters sat out the entire second half.

[Phil89]

21/4/12

Oklahoma City Thunder [64-14] vs Denver Nuggets [32-46]

Thunder prevail in Denver again despite Noah's big night



OKC - 22 22 21 38 103
DEN - 17 26 24 25 92

Player of the Game: Joakim Noah




Video Highlights
Bargnani beats Harrington then dunks.

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Game was really tight until Noah picked up his 5th foul with 4 minutes left.

[Andrew]

Seems they ultimately didn't put up too much resistance. Not long until the Playoffs begin.

[Phil89]

22/4/12

Oklahoma City Thunder [65-14] vs Dallas Mavericks [39-40]

Thunder win comfortably in Dallas



OKC - 38 30 29 37 134
DAL - 21 18 33 29 101

Player of the Game: Kevin Durant




Video Highlights
Durant sets up Lopez for an easy finish.

[Andrew]

That's a well-rounded team effort indeed. And not a particularly good lineup for the Mavs.

[Phil89]

24/4/12

Oklahoma City Thunder [66-14] vs New Orleans Hornets [33-47]

Thunder bench runs riot in New Orleans



OKC - 42 41 36 44 163
NOH - 21 31 34 37 123

Player of the Game: Marvin Williams




Video Highlights
Durant sinks an open three.

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After doubling their score in the first quarter I decided not to use my starters for the rest of the night.
Pretty sure this is also my highest ever non-overtime points total.

[Andrew]

Now that's an impressive win. Incredible shooting percentages and final score for a regulation game.

[kibaxx7]

Wow, fantastic. Up the difficulty man!

[Phil89]

26/4/12

Oklahoma City Thunder [67-14] vs Memphis Grizzlies [34-46]

Griffin ends the season with a triple-double in Memphis



OKC - 30 32 37 24 123
MEM - 36 25 23 17 101

Player of the Game: Blake Griffin




Video Highlights
Bargnani makes an open three to give the Thunder their first lead of the night late in the second quarter.

[Phil89]

Now that's an impressive win. Incredible shooting percentages and final score for a regulation game.

It was surprising considering it was bench guys doing the majority of the damage. It was a really open game. 123 points is more than I usually concede.

Wow, fantastic. Up the difficulty man!

There are no more difficulties left.

[Andrew]

Awesome way to end the season, great form heading into the postseason.

[Phil89]

30/4/12

Regular Season Review

Conference Standings

Eastern Conference
#	Team	Wins	Losses	GB	%	Streak	Division	Conference	Last 10
1	Miami*o	63	19	N/A	.768	4W	12-0	43-9	8-2
2	New Jersey*o	52	30	11.0	.634	5W	7-5	33-19	7-3
3	New Yorko	47	35	16.0	.573	5L	6-6	32-20	2-8
4	Orlandoo	46	36	17.0	.561	3L	7-5	30-22	5-5
5	Bostono	42	40	21.0	.512	1W	6-6	29-23	5-5
6	Indiana*o	42	40	21.0	.512	3W	5-7	27-25	7-3
7	Chicagoo	40	42	23.0	.488	3L	7-5	24-28	6-4
8	Detroito	40	42	23.0	.488	1L	5-7	20-32	7-3
9	Milwaukeex	36	46	27.0	.439	1L	7-5	27-25	6-4
10	Torontox	36	46	27.0	.439	1W	7-5	25-27	4-6
11	Charlottex	35	47	28.0	.427	1L	5-7	22-30	4-6
12	Washingtonx	34	48	29.0	.415	1L	2-10	24-28	3-7
13	Atlantax	33	49	30.0	.402	3L	4-8	18-34	4-6
14	Clevelandx	26	56	37.0	.317	2W	6-6	19-33	4-6
15	Philadelphiax	26	56	37.0	.317	1W	4-8	17-35	3-7

Western Conference
#	Team	Wins	Losses	GB	%	Streak	Division	Conference	Last 10
1	Oklahoma City*o	68	14	N/A	.829	13W	10-2	44-8	10-0
2	Golden State*o	58	24	10.0	.707	1W	7-5	38-14	6-4
3	Portlando	56	26	12.0	.683	6W	8-4	35-17	7-3
4	San Antonio*o	49	33	19.0	.598	1W	7-5	33-19	2-8
5	Los Angeles Lakerso	46	36	22.0	.561	2L	9-3	31-21	5-5
6	Utaho	42	40	26.0	.512	1W	4-8	24-28	5-5
7	Sacramentoo	41	41	27.0	.500	2L	7-5	25-27	3-7
8	Dallaso	40	42	28.0	.488	1W	7-5	26-26	5-5
9	Phoenixx	36	46	32.0	.439	1W	4-8	23-29	4-6
10	Los Angeles Clippersx	35	47	33.0	.427	3L	3-9	15-37	6-4
11	Memphisx	34	48	34.0	.415	2L	8-4	23-29	4-6
12	Minnesotax	34	48	34.0	.415	1L	4-8	19-33	2-8
13	New Orleansx	34	48	34.0	.415	1W	6-6	21-31	5-5
14	Denverx	33	49	35.0	.402	2L	4-8	17-35	2-8
15	Houstonx	26	56	42.0	.317	3W	2-10	16-36	7-3

* = Division Leader
o = Playoff spot clinched
x = Eliminated

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Scoring Leaders
Rank	Player	Team	Statistic
1	Amare Stoudemire	New York	34.3
2	Chris Bosh	Miami	33.2
3	Deron Williams	New Jersey	30.1
4	Carl Landry	Charlotte	29.9
5	Kevin Martin	Houston	29.8
6	Rudy Fernandez	New Orleans	28.0
7	Ben Gordon	Detroit	27.8
8	Rudy Gay	Memphis	27.4
9	LeBron James	Miami	27.1
10	Brandon Roy	Portland	26.8

Rebound Leaders
Rank	Player	Team	Statistic
1	Dwight Howard	Orlando	14.0
2	Tyson Chandler	Dallas	13.5
3	Joakim Noah	Denver	13.3
4	Al Horford	San Antonio	13.1
4	Amare Stoudemire	New York	13.1
6	Chris Bosh	Miami	12.6
7	Pau Gasol	Los Angeles	12.5
7	Luis Scola	Houston	12.5
9	Yao Ming	Sacramento	12.4
10	Andrew Bogut	Milwaukee	12.3
10	Emeka Okafor	Portland	12.3
10	Carlos Boozer	Chicago	12.3
10	Brendan Haywood	Dallas	12.3

Assist Leaders
Rank	Player	Team	Statistic
1	Michael Conley	New York	11.1
2	Chris Paul	Portland	10.5
3	Tyreke Evans	Sacramento	10.4
3	Rajon Rondo	Boston	10.4
5	DJ Augustin	Charlotte	10.3
6	Mario Chalmers	Miami	10.2
7	Stephen Curry	Golden State	10.1
8	Tony Parker	San Antonio	10.0
8	Jose Calderon	Toronto	10.0
10	CJ Watson	Chicago	9.9

Steal Leaders
Rank	Player	Team	Statistic
1	Kevin Durant	Oklahoma City	2.5
2	Tyreke Evans	Sacramento	2.2
3	Dwyane Wade	Miami	2.1
3	Rajon Rondo	Boston	2.1
5	John Wall	Washington	2.0
5	Kevin Martin	Houston	2.0
5	Monta Ellis	Golden State	2.0
8	Arron Afflalo	Denver	1.9
8	James Harden	Oklahoma City	1.9
8	LeBron James	Miami	1.9
8	Russell Westbrook	Oklahoma City	1.9
8	Raymond Felton	Denver	1.9
8	Kobe Bryant	Los Angeles	1.9
8	Chris Paul	Portland	1.9

Block Leaders
Rank	Player	Team	Statistic
1	Dwight Howard	Orlando	3.2
2	Tyson Chandler	Dallas	2.8
3	Andris Biedrins	Golden State	2.7
3	LeBron James	Miami	2.7
3	Andrew Bogut	Milwaukee	2.7
3	Carlos Boozer	Chicago	2.7
7	Joakim Noah	Denver	2.6
7	Chris Kaman	Atlanta	2.6
7	Nene	Boston	2.6
7	Roy Hibbert	Indiana	2.6
7	Al Jefferson	Utah	2.6

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Awards

Individual Awards

Most Valuable Player

30.1 PPG - 2.3 RPG - 9.4 APG - 0.6 BPG - * SPG


Most Improved Player

17.1 PPG - 6.0 RPG - 2.2 APG - 1.7 BPG - 1.5 SPG


Defensive Player of the Year

24.4 PPG - 4.0 RPG - 2.2 APG - 1.3 BPG - 2.5 SPG


Rookie of the Year

16.9 PPG - 5.4 RPG - 2.2 APG - 1.2 BPG - 1.5 SPG


Sixth man of the Year

12.7 PPG - 1.5 RPG - 5.4 APG - 0.2 BPG - 1.4 SPG


Coach of the Year
Scott Brooks - OKC
Win Percentage - 82.927 - Home - 35-6 - Away - 33-8


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All Defensive team 1


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Rookie team 1


Rookie team 2

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Oklahoma City Player Stats

Brook Lopez - 14.2 PPG - 8.5 RPG - 2.4 APG - 2.0 BPG - 0.7 SPG
Blake Griffin - 18.4 PPG - 10.1 RPG - 4.1 APG - 2.3 BPG - 1.0 SPG
Kevin Durant - 24.4 PPG - 4.0 RPG - 2.2 APG - 1.3 BPG - 2.5 SPG
James Harden - 12.7 PPG - 2.2 RPG - 2.0 APG - 0.6 BPG - 1.9 SPG
Russell Westbrook - 9.2 PPG - 1.7 RPG - 8.7 APG - 0.9 BPG - 1.9 SPG

Andrea Bargnani - 17.2 PPG - 5.5 RPG - 1.5 APG - 1.2 BPG - 0.7 SPG
George Hill - 8.2 PPG - 1.1 RPG - 3.3 APG - 0.3 BPG - 0.9 SPG
Shaquille O'Neal - 4.4 PPG - 2.7 RPG - 0.7 APG - 0.7 BPG - 0.2 SPG
Marvin Williams - 15.8 PPG - 5.3 RPG - 1.3 APG - 1.1 BPG - 1.3 SPG
Ryan Gomes - 4.4 PPG - 3.7 RPG - 0.4 APG - 0.6 BPG - 0.5 SPG
Al Cunningham - 5.1 PPG - 2.4 RPG - 0.7 APG - 0.7 BPG - 0.4 SPG
Eric Bledsoe - 0.4 PPG - 0.2 RPG - 1.0 APG - 0.0 BPG - 0.2 SPG

[Andrew]

Durant should've at least been on the All-NBA Second Team in addition to the All-Defensive First Team but those are some decent results across the board. Time for the Playoffs and what I feel is the inevitable third clash with the Heat.

[Martti.]

Did Bargs not qualify for the 6th man award? Cause if he did, he was robbed.

[Phil89]

30/4/12

Thunder bring in veteran pair for playoff campaign




Oklahoma City have today announced the signing of veterans Grant Hill and Allen Iverson ahead of their first round playoff series against Dallas.
Both players may be a bit rusty having sat out the whole season as free agents, just like Shaquille O'Neal had done before he was signed by the Thunder.
But they are unlikely to be asked to play significant minutes in every game and so far the Shaq experiment has worked out pretty well for all concerned.
Before today they only had the league minimum 12 players on their roster. Now they have more depth and a nice balance of youth and experience.

Starters
Brook Lopez - Blake Griffin - Kevin Durant - James Harden - Russell Westbrook

Bench
Andrea Bargnani - George Hill - Marvin Williams - Ryan Gomes - Shaquille O'Neal - Grant Hill - Allen Iverson

Inactive
Al Cunningham - Eric Bledsoe

Bryant likely to miss playoffs



In other news today, it seems that Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant will miss the entire playoffs with a knee injury.
Scans today revealed the extent of the damage that occurred when Bryant hyper-extended his knee earlier this week.
He will be out for up to 3 months. It's a massive blow for the Lakers just days before they start their series against San Antonio.
John Salmons is expected to take up Kobe's starting spot. The likes of Maynor, Price and Cook will have to step up also.

[Phil89]

Did Bargs not qualify for the 6th man award? Cause if he did, he was robbed.

I'm not really sure of the rules for the award, but he did start a few games if that matters?