11/24 - 7PM CST | G18: Detroit Pistons at Oklahoma City Thunder

Thabo Sefolosha · Post #1 » by **Thabo Sefolosha** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 2:22 am

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DETROIT PISTONS at OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER

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Location: Chesapeake Energy Arena • Oklahoma City, OK
Pistons: 11-6 | # in West

| 13.5 PPG, 15.3 RPG, 3.4 APG
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Thunder: 8-9 | # in West

| 20.9 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 9.6 APG
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SUMMARY

Thunder Last 3

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Thunder Upcoming 3

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INJURY REPORT

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PLAYER OF THE GAME

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Post #2 » by **ThunderBolt** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 4:29 am

From newok:

The Thunder will debut its navy blue “Statement” uniforms against the Pistons. The new look was unveiled at a Nike/NBA event in Los Angeles in September but makes its first on-court appearance on Friday.

Nike's uniform concept was inspired by Thunder fans' “Loud City” reputation. The “OKC” stitched across the chest in the Thunder's “sunset” orange is uneven, as if it's rumbling, and the back of the jersey features two-tone blue stripes, meant to evoke an image of sound waves.

getrichordie · Post #3 » by **getrichordie** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 8:31 am

Knrstz wrote:From newok:

The Thunder will debut its navy blue “Statement” uniforms against the Pistons. The new look was unveiled at a Nike/NBA event in Los Angeles in September but makes its first on-court appearance on Friday.

Nike's uniform concept was inspired by Thunder fans' “Loud City” reputation. The “OKC” stitched across the chest in the Thunder's “sunset” orange is uneven, as if it's rumbling, and the back of the jersey features two-tone blue stripes, meant to evoke an image of sound waves.

Can’t wait.

I’ll be interested to see the Drummond-Adams low post duel.

And Russell versus Reggie should get interesting.

Saw some analysis on our team’s rest affecting our energy.

We are 0-7 in games coming off 1 day of rest. I’ll be watching this one closely.

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ducler · Post #4 » by **ducler** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 9:18 pm

getrichordie · Post #5 » by **getrichordie** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:09 pm

I think the key to this game is going to be rebounding. Detroit has been better rebounding than OKC has. I’m definitely going to be focused on how Donovan handles our second-unit rebounding woes.

I’m also going to be paying close attention to how Westbrook performs with Bradley guarding him. Curry was easy. Bradley will make things a little more difficult.

Harris - Melo is another interesting match up worth watching.

Wonder if Donovan will put Melo on Johnson and George on Harris.

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InTheSabonus · Post #6 » by **InTheSabonus** » Sat Nov 25, 2017 12:40 am

Beating Durant and then Reggie in back to back games would be pretty satisfying.

Thundershock88 · Post #7 » by **Thundershock88** » Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:07 am

I'd give Dakari some minutes tonight. How long before Donovan brings in Grant against Drummond? Lol

InTheSabonus · Post #8 » by **InTheSabonus** » Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:16 am

I really like what we can do defensively with Robes and PG out there. We can really suffocate teams.

Post #9 » by **ThunderBolt** » Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:24 am

Offense has done some nifty things so far.

InTheSabonus · Post #10 » by **InTheSabonus** » Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:25 am

Knrstz wrote:Offense has done some nifty things so far.

We're really trying out some movement. Hasn't worked on a few occasions but at least we're trying I guess.

Post #11 » by **ThunderBolt** » Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:27 am

InTheSabonus wrote:
Knrstz wrote:Offense has done some nifty things so far.

We're really trying out some movement. Hasn't worked on a few occasions but at least we're trying I guess.

Yea it’s just clunky sometimes but I like what they are trying to do.

Post #12 » by **dakomish23** » Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:33 am

This DET record has some folks scratching their heads but with a solid upgrade at SG, a resurgence of Drummond and Harris continuing to improve, I get why they win games.

Post #13 » by **dakomish23** » Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:34 am

getrichordie wrote:I think the key to this game is going to be rebounding. Detroit has been better rebounding than OKC has. I’m definitely going to be focused on how Donovan handles our second-unit rebounding woes.

I’m also going to be paying close attention to how Westbrook performs with Bradley guarding him. Curry was easy. Bradley will make things a little more difficult.

Harris - Melo is another interesting match up worth watching.

Wonder if Donovan will put Melo on Johnson and George on Harris.

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Harris and Melo are boys and Harris shows up every time he plays him. Expecting a big game from him. Please put PG on him

Post #14 » by **ThunderBolt** » Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:36 am

How many freaking prayer threes have teams made against us this year?

InTheSabonus · Post #15 » by **InTheSabonus** » Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:38 am

Are we just unlucky with these half court shots or do we just never contest them and other teams do?

Post #16 » by **ThunderBolt** » Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:43 am

InTheSabonus wrote:Are we just unlucky with these half court shots or do we just never contest them and other teams do?

Maybe a little bit of both.

InTheSabonus · Post #17 » by **InTheSabonus** » Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:44 am

I don't know what this Felton/Roberson/Huestis/Patterson/Grant line up is, I don't think I like it...But it seems to be working?

Atomic Punk · Post #18 » by **Atomic Punk** » Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:44 am

Knrstz wrote:
InTheSabonus wrote:Are we just unlucky with these half court shots or do we just never contest them and other teams do?

Maybe a little bit of both.

I get why players don’t want to aggressively defend that shot though, low percentage and you don’t want to put a guy on the FT line for three.

Atomic Punk · Post #19 » by **Atomic Punk** » Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:46 am

As bleak as things have looked at times, where would this team be without Felton?

Atomic Punk · Post #20 » by **Atomic Punk** » Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:50 am

F’n Ish Smith. I miss that guy.