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VIDEO: Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Finals Preview From SB Nation
The Oklahoma City Thunder look like the favorites to take the NBA title at this point given the way they swept the final four games of the Western Conference finals, and SB Nation has all the reasons why Kevin Durant and company should be hoisting the trophy after the upcoming NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics or Miami Heat. Check out Ben Golliver's take below:
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VIDEO: 'A Series To Remember' Highlights Thunder-Spurs In Western Conference Finals
The 2012 Western Conference Finals were sometimes referred to as the real NBA Finals due to the overall talent level of the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Many had those two pegged as the best teams in the NBA, so when the two faced off against each other these last two weeks, they expected the best showcase the league could offer this year. Those predictions proved to be true.
The San Antonio Spurs rolled through the first two games the same way they did the 18 games before it for an incredible 20-game winning streak heading into game three. The rest, as they say, was history for OKC as the Thunder came back from the deficit to win an incredible four games in a row. Here's a great video floating around called "A Series to Remember" that's worth reliving for a few minutes.
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Thunder Vs. Spurs Final Score: OKC Erases 15-Point Halftime Deficit, Advance To NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder are advancing to the NBA Finals as they overcame a 15 point halftime deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-99. The Thunder had a huge second half where they outscored the Spurs by 23 points by using a small lineup that the Spurs were unable to match. The lineup change by Thunder head coach was one of the few times that he was able to out coach the veteran Greg Popovich.
The Thunder offense came alive in that second half and just ran up and down the court against the Spurs. Kevin Durant led all scorers with 34 points -- 20 coming in the second half -- while Russell Westbrook helped out with 25 points. In fact the entire Thunder offense stepped up in the second half and ended up making 50 percent of their shots including making 10-of-18 from beyond the arc.
Not only did the offense improve their game but the Thunder defense used their athleticism to stop the Spurs from penetrating fo the basket as they easily did in the first half. The Spurs shot over 50 percent in the first half, but they struggled in the second half and for the game ended up making only 44 percent of their baskets.
The Thunder advance to the NBA Finals and will face either the Boston Celtics or Miami Heat.
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Thunder Vs. Spurs Score Update: Oklahoma City Has Big Third Quarter To Get Back Into The Game
The third quarter belonged to the Oklahoma City Thunder as they outscored the San Antonio Spurs 32-18 to make it an 81-80 game heading into the fourth quarter. It was the Thunders defense which has stepped as they have been able to stop the Spurs from driving to the basket and have been able to anticipate their next move.
The Thunder went to a small lineup to pick up the pace of the game and it has worked wonders against the Spurs and their lead has evaporated. Both Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook have already upped their scoring production and have now combined for 50 points.
The fourth quarter is underway and Spurs head coach Greg Popovich had Tim Duncan and Tony Parker on the bench to start the fourth quarter, and it looks to be a mistake as the Thunder have stuck with their small lineup and currently lead 85-84 with less than nine minutes left in the game.
Then there is this:
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Thunder Vs. Spurs Halftime Score: Oklahoma City Struggling At Home, Trail 63-48
The Oklahoma City Thunder were looking to close out the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on their home court Wednesday night, but the Spurs had other ideas as they have ratcheted up their game and are dominating the Thunder 63-48 at the half.
The Spurs had a big first quarter where they bolted out to a 14 point lead and have used their defense to hold the Thunder to 43.6 percent shooting from the field. The Thunder have been shooting well from the three-point line by making 5-of-11 but that has not been enough to keep them in this game.
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook have 14 and 13 points respectively, and James Haren has come off the bench to score eight points. No one else on the Thunder's offense has been able to get anything going.
The Spurs offense has been in attack mode and led by Tony Parker who has a double-double with a game-high 21 points and 10 assists. Tim Duncan also has been very impressive with 13 first half points, and Stephen Jackson has come of the bench to go a perfect 4-for-4 from behind the three-point line for 12 points. Plus, the Spurs have made 9-of-15 from three-point range.
The Thunder will need to have an amazing second half if they are going to advance to their first-ever NBA Finals.
For more on the Thunder, be sure to check out Welcome to Loud City and for everything on the Spurs go check out Pounding the Rock.
For more on the Thunder, be sure to check out Welcome to Loud City and for everything on the Spurs go check out Pounding the Rock.