Feb 9 Games

The Mavs aren't even trying against the Nuggets.

 

The Kings played perfect defense into baiting Chris Duhon into shooting the Knicks last shot and he airballs it. Just like teams used to do Rafer.

OT in New York.

 

Thunder putting on a clinic over the Blazers with stifling defense. It's to be expected with a lot of Blazer players being injured. Hope Durant goes for 50 in this game.

 

I believe OKC moves up 6th seed if they beat the Blazers tonight?

GO THUNDER!

 

The Thunder with the defensive BEAT DOWN of the Blazers to start the 4th quarter with both KD and Westbrook resting while James Harden takes over the game (before going cold). They had a chance to completely blow it open.

I'm thinking back to the Spurs game where the Blazers were down similarly and seemed to have no chance before drawing deep from the well and roaring back. It will be tough if the Thunder keep up the D.

 

Blazers with a rally

 

Durant shooting long jumpers like layups to put the game out of reach.

 

KD roasting Batum over an open fire with 4 dagger shots in a row. Pure depravity, especially that last 3.

 

OKC and Portland the future of the Western Conference, sucks the Blazers got destroyed by injuries this year.

 

This was similar to the Golden State game except tonight it was the 4th quarter where the Thunder basically cut off every single passing lane using their length and energy. They snagged so many steals early in the 4th quarter it was crazy. Then when Portland attacked the basket they couldn't finish. To top it off, OKC simply denied Lamarcus Aldridge the ball and the game was over. James Harden scoring 13 straight points early and KD closing out the game.

Harden is a very intelligent and heady guy who knows how to play. When his jumper becomes reliable, he might end up being that 2nd perimeter scorer the Thunder need to reach another level.

As usual, some teams are coughing and wheezing into the break. The Thunder are hard-charging.

 

I'm really impressed with Serge Ibaka's defenes. He was like blocking every shot grabbing rebounds and shutting down Aldridge.

 

At least we weren't the only team to get blown out last night.

Dallas 91
Denver 127

by 36 :grin: