Oklahoma City Thunder @ Cleveland Cavaliers 01/23/10

[BIG EDDIE]

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[slick_watts]

Hey excellent job.. was right about to do this.

We seem to play well against good teams on the road lately.. I don't expect a win tonight but the way we've played these road games I think we make it a game and give ourselves at least a chance.

One of Jeff Green / Russell Westbrook will have to show up on offense.

[BIG EDDIE]

Thanks!
Yes, I think Westbrook will be the one who steps up tonight with both Mo and West out with injuries.
The Thunder are playing very well, in fact they have won 11 of their last 16 with all their 5 losses beeing close games (lost by 2,1,1,5 and 6).
I personally expect a huge win tonight, just because of last night and the fact that the Cavs have Gibson as their starting PG.
With Mo and West out, LeBron has an even bigger load to carry on offense.
Only if he goes for 40+ points and 10+ assists will they win against the hungry Thunder team.

I hope so...

[wizkid27]

I like the game thread picks Eddie

Yeah, you gotta figure that if we pull off a win, the absence of West/Williams will be key. Harden and Westbrook both need to put up some numbers on their backcourt.

[Jimmy76]

im interested in seeing durant guard james

[BIG EDDIE]

im interested in seeing durant guard james

Im not sure Durant will guard James.
I believe the swiss guy will have that task. With Durant and Green helping with double-teaming.
I might be wrong though...

[Jimmy76]

im interested in seeing durant guard james

Im not sure Durant will guard James.
I believe the swiss guy will have that task. With Durant and Green helping with double-teaming.
I might be wrong though...

I thought that might be the case id just like the see him try

[BIG EDDIE]

OKC-CLE 23-26 End of 1st Qtr

Nice that the Thunder have survived this 1st quarter with "only" a 3 point deficit.
Hopefully the 2nd period will be better offensively.

[Clangus]

deja vu with Jamdes **** us up with 3pters at the end of the quarter :*(

[BIG EDDIE]

OKC-CLE 43-56 HALFTIME

Ufff, looks pretty bad at this point.
Thunder need to step it up in the 3rd.
Need to hit some shots and rebound that ball. Basic stuff, but you gotto start it NOW.

Lets go Thunder, its still winnable!

[Clangus]

We could be single handedly responsible for reviving Shaq's career.
Refs also **** krystic over.

[BIG EDDIE]

OKC-CLE 78-77 End of 3rd quarter

Way to go Thunder! Finally hitting some shots and rebounding the ball better.
Keep it up in the 4th!

[Jimmy76]

alabi or aldrich is a must this next draft

[Clangus]

Durant is due to win us one on a last second shot......Lets hope this is the one.

[cold5]

Durant is due to win us one on a last second shot......Lets hope this is the one.

Parker must have hit Durant on that play, right?

[Clangus]

Refs **** us on so many calls tonight.
Durant is anti clutch

[cold5]

Refs **** us on so many calls tonight.
Durant is anti clutch

Join the crowd. Refs want to become butt buddies with LeBron and the Cavs.

[Jimmy76]

durant does need to work on his anti-clutchiness

if thats possible

[Benedict_Boozer]

Good game OKC fans. Best of luck the rest of the year

[TheOUTLAW]

Good game, you guys are a good young team.