Tag Archives: Kevin Durant

Heat Burns Chicago, Gasol Crushing OKC Dreams

Posted on May 15, 2013 by David Rice

It’s been another week of surprises around the NBA. From the resiliency of underdogs to the disgust of rappers over a team using one of their songs to motivate fans, the range of headlines has been nothing short of a … Continue reading →

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Bulls Stunning the World, Durant is Thunder

Posted on May 8, 2013 by David Rice

The postseason has hit a fever pitch now that we’re past the first round and for once, most of the news this week has come from things happening on the court. The Warriors are in the second round after beating … Continue reading →

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Durant Sinks Game Winner for Thunder

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Brendan Galella

Oklahoma City led for just 52 seconds in the second half but that’s all it needed to win its series opener against the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies quickly overcame their one point deficit at halftime and held the lead throughout the … Continue reading →

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Western Conference Semifinals Preveiw

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Brendan Galella

The Western Conference no longer has a consensus favorite following the loss of Oklahoma City point guard Russell Westrbook  to a knee injury. The Thunder is trying to make consecutive Finals appearances for just the second time in franchise history, but … Continue reading →

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Spurs Complete Sweep, Curry Leading Golden State Charge

Posted on May 1, 2013 by David Rice

Phew, what a week. From shocking on the court down to the wire finishes to the first gay NBA player to out himself and the denial of a far superior bid from a Seattle based group of investors for the … Continue reading →

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Thunder Prevails Without Westbrook

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Brendan Galella

Oklahoma City knew Kevin Durant would find a way to succeed. In his first career playoff game without Russell Westbrook, Durant essentially assumed the point guard responsibilities vacated by his injured teammate while maintaining his role as primary scorer.

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Thunder Closing in on Home Court

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Brendan Galella

The league’s second best offense eliminated any gap in the Western Conference standings with a remarkable fourth quarter defensive effort. After arriving in Indiana at 4 a.m., fresh off a crucial victory over San Antoino, the Thunder stifled the league’s … Continue reading →

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The Title No One Wants

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Brendan Galella

Only one title truly matters to Kevin Durant. Eight games away from his fourth consecutive scoring championship, Durant declared he is uninterested in once again finishing the season with the highest point per game average. 

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Durant Caps Career Night in Overtime

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Brendan Galella

A 2-for-11 shooting performance in the fourth quarter couldn’t derail a career night from Kevin Durant. As the contest extended for five additional minutes beyond regulation as a result of a last second 3-pointer from O.J. Mayo, Durant ensured the … Continue reading →

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Nuggets On a Streak, Durant On Fire

Posted on January 16, 2013 by David Rice

The last week has seen some key players come back into the NBA highlights and some big name teams make a resurgence in the standings. Elsewhere things don’t look so bright. Some franchises have already folded up shop for the … Continue reading →

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