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Thunder season fades fast after Westbrook injury

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:19:15 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - The way Kevin Martin describes it, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost the "vision" of a potential championship run the morning they learned All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook would be out for the rest of the postseason.

Grizzlies go from uncertain future to West finals

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:22:02 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Midway through the season, the Memphis Grizzlies came through Oklahoma City and left with questions swirling about the franchise's future after leading scorer Rudy Gay was traded away in the club's second big deal in just over a week.

Thunder season ends with 88-84 loss to Grizzlies

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:02:58 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - In a season that seemed doomed once All-Star Russell Westbrook was lost to a knee injury, Kevin Durant couldn't save the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Grizzlies edge Thunder 88-84, reach 1st West final

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:50:52 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - With their trademark grit-and-grind mentality, the Memphis Grizzlies are making history for a franchise with little prior postseason success.

Grizzlies beat Thunder in OT for 3-1 series lead

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:30:22 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Lionel Hollins demands a certain standard from his Grizzlies that he didn't get in the first half against Oklahoma City.

Grizzlies beat Thunder in OT for 3-1 series lead

Tue, 14 May 2013 02:27:31 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The Grizzlies pulled off a huge rally to move within a victory of the franchise's first Western Conference final.

Durant shouldering heavy load for Oklahoma City

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:08:21 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Kevin Durant insists he can carry as much as Thunder coach Scott Brooks wants to heap onto his shoulders with Russell Westbrook injured and out for the rest of the playoffs.

Thunder strike first, take 1-0 lead on Grizzlies

Mon, 06 May 2013 03:14:30 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Kevin Durant was in just the right spot and, once he had the ball, knew exactly what to do with it.

Thunder beat Rockets 103-94 to advance

Sat, 04 May 2013 03:23:29 -0400

HOUSTON - The Oklahoma City Thunder were unhappy about coming back to Houston for Game 6. They left town in a much better mood.

Thunder beat Rockets 103-94 to advance

Sat, 04 May 2013 02:09:34 -0400

HOUSTON - Kevin Durant texted Kevin Martin after his terrible performance in Game 5 to send words of encouragement, and tell him he knew Martin would bounce back on Friday night.

Durant, Thunder struggling to close out Rockets

Thu, 02 May 2013 03:32:48 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Without All-Star Russell Westbrook running the point, Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder are struggling to close out the Houston Rockets.

Harden powers past illness, lifts Rockets 107-100

Thu, 02 May 2013 01:38:30 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - James Harden lacked the energy to get through a morning shoot-around. Then he found the strength to fill the Houston Rockets with life in a playoff series that had started to look hopeless.