Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant and Minnesota Timberwolves center Kevin Love said Wednesday that they will be returning to play for Team USA. …read more
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Notebook: Thunder 104, Rockets 101
THE FACTS: The Oklahoma City Thunder took a rollercoaster ride to victory in their first game without All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook. The Thunder squandered a 26-point second-quarter lead before Kevin Durant received a friendly bounce on a critical 3-point attempt in the final minute of regulation to help lift Oklahoma City to a 104-101 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series Saturday at Toyota Center.
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Thunder Rout Rockets 120-91 In Game 1 Of Playoff Series
By The Huffington Post News Editors
OKLAHOMA CITY — As awkward as he felt going up against his former teammate, Kevin Durant didn’t have a problem quite literally standing in James Harden‘s way in the NBA playoffs.
Durant scored 24 points and drew a rare offensive charging foul, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed Harden and the Houston Rockets 120-91 on Sunday night in Game 1 of their playoff series.
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Durant sits finale; Carmelo wins scoring title
By ESPN.com news services Kevin Durant did not play in Wednesday’s regular-season finale, meaning Carmelo Anthony secured his first career NBA scoring title.
Durant to sit finale; Melo to get scoring title
By ESPN.com news services Kevin Durant will not play in Wednesday’s regular-season finale against the Milwaukee Bucks, meaning the Oklahoma City Thunder star will not win his fourth consecutive NBA scoring title.
Coach: Durant has 'no shot' at scoring title
By ESPN.com news services Kevin Durant likely won’t get a chance to go for the scoring title Wednesday.
Kevin Durant Fined For Making ‘Menacing Gesture’ After Dunk Against Warriors (VIDEO)
By The Huffington Post News Editors
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has fined Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant for making a “menacing gesture,” when he pretended to slice his throat after throwing down a big dunk during the Thunder’s victory against the Golden State Warriors.
The play that led to Durant’s costly celebration occurred with about 1:45 left in the second quarter of Oklahoma City‘s 116-97 win at Golden State.
Thunder guard Russell Westbrook blocked Stephen Curry‘s layup, and Durant corralled the ball and went in for a soaring dunk at the other end of the court. He then made throat-slashing gesture and crossed his hands in prayer.
From: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/12/kevin-durant-fined-gesture-dunk-video_n_3073311.html
Durant fined $25,000 for 'menacing gesture'
By ESPN.com news services The NBA has fined Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant $25,000 for making a “menacing gesture” during the Thunder’s victory against the Golden State Warriors.
Notebook: Thunder 97, Pacers 75
THE FACTS: The first half ended with Kevin Durant rolling around on the floor in pain. But he returned from the calf contusion to scored 22 of his 34 points in the second half — 15 in the fourth quarter — as the Oklahoma City Thunder completed an impressive back-to-back sweep with a 97-75 rout of the Indiana Pacers Friday, snapping their five-game winning streak. …read more
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The NBA's Most Overpaid Players
By Tom Van Riper, Forbes Staff
You’ve probably heard that Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony dropped 90 points in his past two games, leading his club to victories over Miami and Atlanta. Only mild surprise there: the focal point of the Knicks’ offense all season, Anthony ‘s 28.1 points per game trails Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant for the league lead by a just a whisker. …read more
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Notebook: Thunder 100, Spurs 88
THE FACTS: The Oklahoma City Thunder moved to within a half game of first place in the Western Conference playoff race with a thrilling 100-88 win over the San Antonio Spurs at a sold-out and roaring Chesapeake Energy Arena. Thunder All-Stars Russell Westbrook (27) and Kevin Durant (25) combined for 52 points in OKC‘s 55th win of the season, tying the franchise’s top win mark in the Oklahoma City era. …read more
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Thunder seize control of home-court race
By Associated Press Russell Westbrook scored 27 points, Kevin Durant had 25 and the Oklahoma City Thunder seized control of the race for home-court advantage in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the San Antonio Spurs 100-88 on Thursday night. …read more
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Notebook: Thunder 109, Bucks 99
THE FACTS: Down five points to a feisty Milwaukee Bucks squad, the Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t panic. Kevin Durant scored nine of his 30 points in the final eight minutes as the Thunder used a late run to take a 109-99 victory Saturday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. …read more
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Notebook: Thunder 103, Wizards 80
THE FACTS: It wasn’t particularly pretty but the Oklahoma City Thunder used a suffocating defensive effort to beat the Washington Wizards for the first time in two seasons, 103-80. The Thunder finished with three players in double figures. Point guard Russell Westbrook led the way with 21 points on 5-for-8 shooting. Westbrook was also 10-for-11 at the free throw line. Kevin Durant was right behind with 20 points and 10-for-10 at the stripe. Durant struggled from the floor though going 4-for-10. Sixth man Kevin Martin had a big night with 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting including 3-for-4 on 3-pointers. …read more
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Streaking Denver Nuggets Could Re-Shape Future NBA Rosters
By Tom Van Riper, Forbes Staff
The Denver Nuggets faced a big threat to their winning streak on Tuesday night. On the schedule was a road game in one of the NBA’s most inhospitable buildings, Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena. The powerful Oklahoma City Thunder, led by two of the NBA’s top players, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, came into the game with a 30-4 record in their home building, 50-17 overall. …read more
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Notebook: Thunder 107, Mavericks 101
THE FACTS: The Oklahoma City Thunder’s superstars delivered. The Dallas Mavericks didn’t give their star a chance. Russell Westbrook scored 35 points and Kevin Durant scored 19 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter Sunday as the Thunder closed out a 107-101 road victory against the Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki, who scored 23 but didn’t attempt a field goal in the fourth. …read more
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How would you measure a business assist?: Lessons from great basketball and hockey players
By Karl Moore, Contributor LeBron James finishes with a one hand dunk……Kevin Durant with a great three pointer from the corner…Sydney Crosby with a one-timer goal from out in front of the goal. …read more
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Thunder Beat Jazz 110-87: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook Lead OKC Past Utah (VIDEO)
By The Huffington Post News Editors
OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Durant had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored 19 points and the Oklahoma City cruised to a 110-87 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.
Kevin Martin added 15 points for Oklahoma City, which improved to 25-8 at home. The Thunder led 29-19 after one quarter and 50-28 at halftime.
Notebook: Thunder 110, Jazz 87
THE FACTS: The Oklahoma City Thunder used a deadly combination of stifling defense and hot shooting to blitz the Utah Jazz 110-87. OKC led by as many as 32 and took control of the game midway through the first quarter. The Thunder starters left the game late in the third quarter and didn’t have to come back in. Kevin Durant led all scorers with 23 points, while also pulling down 10 rebounds for his 19th double-double of the season. Russell Westbrook added 19 points on 6-for-11 shooting. Had he stayed in the game, he was heading for a triple-double as Westbrook also had nine assists and seven rebounds. …read more
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Notebook: Thunder 122, Lakers 105
THE FACTS: The Oklahoma City Thunder tied an all-time NBA record with just two turnovers and used lockdown defense to shut out the Los Angeles Lakers over the last six minutes of the game to win 122-105. Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook led all scorers with 37 points on 15-for-29 shooting. Westbrook also led the Thunder in rebounds with 10 and added five assists. Kevin Durant had 26 points, nine rebounds and three blocks. Serge Ibaka added 13 points, six boards and a couple of blocks. …read more
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