Oklahoma City Thunder Articles - Page 127

Russell Westbrook has made more headlines this offseason by his peculiar use of his “next question” phrase in postgame press conferences. Now, this is not news to anyone who has followed the Oklahoma City Thunder in the last few seasons, knowing the long-storied tiff the All-Star guard has had with Berry Tramel, a sports columnist […]

There was a time when the Oklahoma City Thunder were one of the most feared teams in the league and were seen as a perennial title contender. Those days are long gone, as they flew out the door with Kevin Durant during the summer of 2016. To be fair, no one expected the Thunder to […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley weighed in on the Russell Westbrook “next-question”-palooza during a Sunday segment of their broadcast of the NBA playoffs. The Oklahoma City Thunder went down into a 3-1 hole to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, but went an even deeper hole in the eyes of the Hall of Famer. Westbrook continued […]

After again giving the reporter the cold shoulder treatment on Saturday night, Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook was gracious enough to respond to The Oklahoman’s Berry Tramel following his team’s 111-98 Game 4 defeat against the Portland Trail Blazers: Russell Westbrook didn't go with "next question" tonight. "uhhhhh…. that's a good question. Uhhhh…. not […]

Damian Lillard was a man on a mission on Sunday night as he led the way for the Portland Trail Blazers in their 111-98 Game 4 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Deep in the fourth quarter, Lillard’s unmatched court vision was on full display as he found a wide-open Moe Harkless with an amazing […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Paul George gifted us with one of the filthiest step-back 3-pointers we’ve seen in the first round of the playoffs. Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu was on the wrong end of this highlight play, as George beat the third-quarter buzzer with a fancy corner trey: Paul George steps back in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook wasn’t concerned about his woeful shooting night in a Game 4 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, nor by his shot selection throughout the game — one that included a heavy dose of mid-range jump shots, which mostly clanked off the rim. Blazers point man Damian Lillard has been […]

Damian Lillard came out determined in his approach to a crucial Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, one that could give the Portland Trail Blazers a massive upper hand in the series by putting their first-round playoff rivals on the brink of elimination heading back home to the Moda Center for Game 5. The […]

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers took a business-like approach to Game 4 of their first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, knowing what was at stake. The Blazers won the first two games at home, but took a road loss in Game 3, and could’ve risked a potential swing of momentum by losing […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder struggled offensively in their 111-98 Game 4 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, and they’re now on the brink of elimination as the series shifts back to Portland for Game 5. The Thunder have to make some big changes if they’re going to get back in this series, but Paul George […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Moe Harkless couldn’t wait to put a muzzle on the Oklahoma City Thunder, after hearing the constant barking from several players upon winning Game 3 of the series. The role player and his teammates entered Game 4 with a business-like approach and walked away with a 111-98 victory, silencing their opponents […]

The most intriguing aspect of the series between the Portland Trail Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder is the star-studded matchup between point guards Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook. It seems NBA Hall of Famer and analyst Charles Barkley has seen enough to know it has looked a bit one-sided thus far. There is no question […]

For NBA legend and four-time champion Shaquille O’Neal, the Oklahoma City Thunder is not playing as one unit and this is the sole reason for the playoff woes. Per NBA on TNT, O’Neal proved his claims by looking at how Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens controlled Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers. While the […]

Saying that Russell Westbrook had a poor game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 of their first round series would be an understatement. The Oklahoma City Thunder star finished with just 14 points in the game, far from his usual standards. To make matters worse, he just scored one point in the second […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder raced off to an early 15-9 start during the first quarter of their first-round playoff matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Two of those points came off a customary midrange pull-up jumper from guard Russell Westbrook over Damian Lillard who then promptly stared down the Blazers bench as he galloped backward […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has become one of the most outspoken figures in professional sports while never shying away from speaking out on topics both related and unrelated to the NBA. This time around, Kerr chimed in with his two cents regarding Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook and his tendency […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have their sights set on the second round of the playoffs and beyond. But to get there, they have to beat a tough opponent in the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder are a controversial team, and they’ve been playing the Blazers hard. However, head coach Terry Stotts isn’t fazed by anything […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have always been a team that will play hard. Now, the Portland Trail Blazers are learning that firsthand. Enes Kanter, who spent two and half seasons with the Thunder from 2014 to 2017, says that OKC is a team that likes to “get under people’s skin.” However, he said that the […]

Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook are engaged in one of the most heated ongoing back-and-forths between opposing superstars in recent postseason memory. In the waning moments of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s crucial Game 3 victory on Friday night, though, it wasn’t either player who was sent packing early despite verbal sparring that seemed to border […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard and Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook have been going at it in the first round of the playoffs. Every time Westbrook scores on Lillard in the post, the former MVP does his patented rock the baby celebration. When Lillard scores on Westbrook, the Blazers guard gives […]

Damian Lillard put together another amazing performance for the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. So much so, that his third quarter explosion against the Oklahoma City Thunder turned out to be the best scoring quarters in playoff history, dating back to 2001. Damian Lillard erupted for 25 points in the third quarter last night, […]

Following his team’s 120-108 Game 3 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westrbook did not appear to be in the best of moods during the post-game press conference. As a matter of fact, the former MVP winner decided to completely ignore one specific reporter during the presser. The Thunder may […]

Two lucky Oklahoma City Thunder fans went home happier (and richer) than each and every Thunder faithful at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Game 3. As you can see in the video below per ESPN on Twitter, two fans sank their respective Hail Mary heaves from halfcourt to win $20,000 on Friday night. Not one, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook doesn’t like the media in general. In particular, he seems to have some kind of beef with Oklahoman sports columnist Berry Tramel. Westbrook, in fact, has not answered a question from Tramel in months. In yesterday’s pre-game press conference, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts hilariously took a […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Paul George went for a double pump dunk as the time expires, as if he wants to show that he has no respect for the Portland Trail Blazers. The dunk at the buzzer drew raves from fans, as there is a gentleman’s agreement between two teams to let the time expire […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard finds it funny that Dennis Schroder mimicked his ‘Dame Time’ celebration after just one good performance. The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Blazers at home in Game 3, 120-108, to cut the series deficit to 2-1 after losing the opening two matches. Schroder, obviously happy after helping the Thunder […]

The psychological war between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Portland Trail Blazers is expected to continue, especially after OKC superstar Paul George kind of disrespected their foes. With the game already decided, George decided to launch a double pump dunk in the dying seconds. While it did not count, it was a sign that […]

For the last two games, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has been outplaying Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook in their best-of-seven first round playoff series. In Game 3, Westbrook tried to turn the tables around. OKC’s All-Star guard wanted to send a message to Lillard and the Blazers that the series is not yet […]

Portland Trail Blazers big man Enes Kanter expects the Oklahoma City Thunder to be “aggressive offensively” in Game 3 on their home floor. Kanter played for the Thunder before, so he knows better than anyone how loud the OKC crowd gets in the playoffs. The Blazers are up 2-0 in the series, so the Thunder […]

It’s not time to panic, but Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder will need to get their act together if they plan on advancing in the Western Conference Playoffs. After Tuesday night’s 114-94 loss, the Thunder find themselves trailing in their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers by a score of two games […]

After a disappointing playoff series last year for the Oklahoma City Thunder in which Carmelo Anthony and Paul George both had clunkers against the Utah Jazz, this year’s playoffs are off to a similarly rocky start against the Portland Trail Blazers. Russell Westbrook has been close to disastrous to start the series, while Blazers counterpart […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum says his backcourt mate Damian Lillard and Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook are “two pit bulls” who love to compete for 48 minutes. Lillard and Westbrook have been going at it in the first two games of their first round series. Lillard has gotten the better of […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook won the last two MVPs, and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo could win the award this season. So, it’s not a big surprise that these three players have the biggest impact on point spreads among the postseason participants, according to BetOnline.ag. Antetokounmpo, […]

This just might be Damian Lillard’s time. The Portland Trail Blazers’ franchise player established himself in a new way last season, willing his team to the three seed in a loaded Western Conference with a career-best campaign culminating in an unlikely First Team All-NBA selection. One problem: Portland was embarrassed in the playoffs, swept out […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have rebounded from a first-round sweep last season, winning their first two playoff games at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After surviving with a five-point win over the weekend, the Blazers made a statement on Tuesday with a 20-point victory, led by Terry Stotts’ heavy dose of Damian Lillard and […]

On Wednesday afternoon, the Oklahoma City Thunder officially announced that shooting guard Hamidou Diallo will be out of commission for roughly four weeks after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his right elbow. Via NBA.com: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right elbow today, Thunder Executive Vice President and […]

Portland Trail Blazers big man Enes Kanter is expected to play in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Turkish center suffered a hand contusion in the first half of Game 2, but it doesn’t appear to be serious: Kanter hampered by hand injury #ripcity pic.twitter.com/ZqNUp9TNgD — NBC Sports […]

Basketball Hall of Famer and current NBA on TNT anchor Charles Barkley was not a fan of Oklahoma City Thunder Steven Adams’ hard pick on Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard on Tuesday night. Barkley seemed to take exception of the stonewall screen, and even went as far as labeling Adams’ antics as “bush […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams had no regrets about a brutal screen he set on Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard during Game 2 of a first-round playoff game on Tuesday. Steven Adams crushed Lillard with this screen pic.twitter.com/pb04AV61QK — Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) April 17, 2019 Adams is known as one of […]