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Oklahoma City Thunder – Russell Westbrook Ruining it for Kevin Durant
There is no good and bad in the story of the Oklahoma City Thunder blowing a huge lead and a chance to finish the series. There’s one player – Russell Westbrook, who seems to be living inside a bubble; there’s another player, who happens to be Kevin Durant and the league MVP; and there’s a head coach called Scott Brooks who has some nice numbers and win-loss record, but doesn’t seem to have any idea on how to make adjustments or improve his team.
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15 Best Memes of Oklahoma City Thunder Losing to the Los Angeles Clippers
Every time the Oklahoma City Thunder lose, the usual memes and jokes come out. Most of them (often justifiably) are directed at Russell Westbrook for being a selfish and often unreliable player in the clutch. The fact that the series with the Los Angeles Clippers often looks like a wrestling match and has nothing to do with basketball hasn’t been ignored as well.
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NBA Playoffs – Game 4 Predictions (Heat vs Nets, Spurs vs Blazers)
The San Antonio Spurs have a chance to get themselves a long rest before the conference finals as they head into game 4 with the opportunity to sweep the Portland Trail Blazers, while the Miami Heat will try to rebound from their first loss of the postseason against the suddenly slightly more confident Brooklyn Nets.
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Los Angeles Clippers – Good Coaching Matters
The Los Angeles Clippers came back from the dead in game 4, somehow beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-99. Thanks to going to a small lineup by Doc Rivers with Chris Paul and Darren Collison starring, while Blake Griffin finally started winning physical battles against Serge Ibaka, and the Russell Westbrook – Kevin Durant tandem and cooperation fell apart.
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Indiana Pacers – Paul George & Roy Hibbert Too Good to Lose
The Indiana Pacers needed the best of Paul George and a late awakening from Roy Hibbert to take a 3-1 lead in their series with the Washington Wizards following a 95-92 win that was the story of two completely different halves, with the Pacers’ defense coming through in the second to put them on the verge of making the conference finals.
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LeBron James Doesn’t Want the Sterling Family in the NBA
There’s no simple solution to the Donald Sterling situation regarding his ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers. To make matters more complicated, his estranged wife Shelly Sterling wants to remain the owner of the team once he is removed. LeBron James, who doesn’t just speak for himself but usually represents a lot of other players, has said the players don’t want anyone from that family to have anything to do with the team or the NBA.
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NBA Rumors – Los Angeles Lakers Can’t Win With Kobe Bryant
Clinging on to the past is a dangerous way of moving forward, and a prestigious history doesn’t mean success in the future. The Los Angeles Lakers made a huge mistake by giving Kobe Bryant that two-year contract extension last season, and it will be a huge reason in their inability to compete for a title in the near future, not to mention attract star players while being able to build a championship-caliber team around them.
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NBA Rumors – Golden State Warriors Giving up on Steve Kerr
Somehow, with no head coaching experience, Steve Kerr seems to be the hottest name among teams without an NBA head coach right now. The Golden State Warriors would like to sign him, but considering how deep he is in talks with the New York Knicks, it might be better for them to try and sign someone else.
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NBA Rumors – Pau Gasol Will Play for Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs or Memphis Grizzlies Next Season
One of the most coveted free agents heading into next season will be Pau Gasol, who’ll test the market after close to six seasons and two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. But this isn’t a free for all buffet: He has his preferences, which means very few teams can consider them contenders for his services. Staying with the Lakers is an option, but so is joining the Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs or the Memphis Grizzlies.
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NBA Playoffs – Game 4 Predictions (Thunder vs Clippers, Pacers vs Wizards)
The NBA Playoffs continue with games 4 in conference semifinals between the Oklahoma City Thudner and the Los Angeles Clippers out West (Thunder lead 2-1) and between the Indiana Pacers and the Washington Wizards in the East( Pacers lead 2-1).