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

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 2:22 am
by Thabo Sefolosha
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Image DETROIT PISTONS at OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER Image
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Location: Chesapeake Energy Arena • Oklahoma City, OK
Pistons: 11-6 | # in West
Image | 13.5 PPG, 15.3 RPG, 3.4 APG
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Thunder: 8-9 | # in West
Image | 20.9 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 9.6 APG
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SUMMARY
Image Thunder Last 3
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11/22/17 vs Image GSW W 108-91
11/20/17 @ Image NOP L 107-114
11/17/17 @ Image SAS L 101-104

Image Thunder Upcoming 3
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11/25/17 @ Image DAL 7:30PM CST
11/29/17 @ Image ORL 6PM CST
12/1/17 vs Image MIN 7PM CST

INJURY REPORT
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Jon Leuer, PF Day-To-Day
Nov 22
Avery Bradley, SG Day-To-Day
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
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4 | Image Carmelo Anthony
3 | Image Steven Adams
3 | Image Paul George
3 | Image Russell Westbrook
2 | Image Raymond Felton
2 | Image Jerami Grant

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

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 4:29 am
by ThunderBolt
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.

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

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 8:31 am
by getrichordie
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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Re: 11/24 - 7PM CST | G18: Detroit Pistons at Oklahoma City Thunder

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 9:18 pm
by ducler
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Re: 11/24 - 7PM CST | G18: Detroit Pistons at Oklahoma City Thunder

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:09 pm
by getrichordie
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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Re: 11/24 - 7PM CST | G18: Detroit Pistons at Oklahoma City Thunder

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 12:40 am
by InTheSabonus
Beating Durant and then Reggie in back to back games would be pretty satisfying.

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

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:07 am
by Thundershock88
I'd give Dakari some minutes tonight. How long before Donovan brings in Grant against Drummond? Lol

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

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:16 am
by InTheSabonus
I really like what we can do defensively with Robes and PG out there. We can really suffocate teams.

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

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:24 am
by ThunderBolt
Offense has done some nifty things so far.

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

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:25 am
by InTheSabonus
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.

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

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:27 am
by ThunderBolt
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.

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

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:33 am
by dakomish23
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.

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

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:34 am
by dakomish23
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

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

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:36 am
by ThunderBolt
How many freaking prayer threes have teams made against us this year?

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

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:38 am
by InTheSabonus
Are we just unlucky with these half court shots or do we just never contest them and other teams do?

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

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:43 am
by ThunderBolt
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.

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

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:44 am
by InTheSabonus
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?

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

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:44 am
by Atomic Punk
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.

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

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:46 am
by Atomic Punk
As bleak as things have looked at times, where would this team be without Felton?

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

Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 1:50 am
by Atomic Punk
F’n Ish Smith. I miss that guy.