Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

GAME 60 PREVIEW

Matchup Preview | March 2, 2012
	@
Oklahoma City Thunder (45-14, 23-9 Away)		Atlanta Hawks (32-24, 21-10 Home)
Projected Starters Russell Westbrook Point Guard Jeff Teague Thabo Sefolosha Shooting Guard Joe Johnson Kevin Durant Small Forward Marvin Williams Serge Ibaka Power Forward Josh Smith Kendrick Perkins Center Al Horford Game Notes Oklahoma City won the first meeting earlier this season 90 to 81 behind 37 points from Durant.

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

AROUND THE NBA

NBA Players of the Month - February 2012
Eastern Conference			Western Conference
	LeBron James, SF	MIA		Kevin Durant, SF	OKC

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association



Durant's game winner downs Hawks in OT

ATLANTA -- Despite their 45-14 record, close games have not been a strength of the Thunder.

They hope tonight's game signals an end to that trend.

Kevin Durant missed a three pointer at the end of regulation that would have won the game, he was determined to not let his second chance end the same way.

With the game tied at 99 apiece in the final seconds of overtime, Russell Westbrook drove the lane and kicked to ball to Durant on the wing, and he sank a 20 foot jumper as the horn sounded to give the Thunder a two point win.

Durant finished with 41 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and three steals. Westbrook added 17 points and 9 assists to the Thunder's winning effort.

"Everything we got tonight," Thunder coach Scott Brooks said, "we really had to earn."

James Harden was the only other Thunder player to finish in double-figures with 13 points off the bench.

Atlanta fought Oklahoma City all night, pushing them to the limit. Joe Johnson led the Hawks with 29 points and Al Horford chipped in with 22 and 9 rebounds.

"This was a tough one," Hawks coach Larry Drew said. "No other way to say it. ... It was tough to get a real handle and grip on both sides of the floor."

Oklahoma City will return home for the next three games starting with the defending champion Dallas Mavericks, who currently sit third in the western conference, 11.5 games behind the Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder at Atlanta Hawks
Mar 2, 2012	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	OT	SCORE
Oklahoma City (46-14)	26	21	19	23	12	101
Atlanta (32-25)	14	23	28	24	10	99

Oklahoma City Thunder
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
S. Ibaka, PF	33	2-4	0-0	2-2	5	1	0	2	0	6
K. Durant, SF	45	18-34	2-7	5-8	10	7	3	0	2	43
K. Perkins, C	38	2-2	0-0	1-2	11	0	1	2	1	5
T. Sefolosha, SG	20	1-4	1-3	0-0	4	0	0	0	0	3
R. Westbrook, PG	44	6-15	0-1	5-6	3	9	2	1	4	17
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Harden, SG	31	6-12	1-4	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	13
N. Collison, PF	24	2-5	0-0	2-2	4	0	0	1	1	6
N. Mohammed, C	16	1-1	0-0	1-2	2	1	0	1	0	3
D. Cook, SG	6	1-4	1-3	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	3
R. Jackson, PG	1	1-1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	2
E. Maynor, PG	13	0-3	0-2	0-0	3	5	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		40-85	5-20	16-24	44	24	6	7	8	101

Atlanta Hawks
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Smith, PF	43	9-15	2-4	1-2	4	2	1	3	3	21
M. Williams, SF	34	3-10	0-1	2-2	7	2	1	0	2	8
A. Horford, C	41	10-17	0-0	2-2	9	3	0	1	1	22
J. Johnson, SG	43	12-22	1-1	4-6	8	1	1	1	1	29
J. Teague, PG	42	5-13	1-1	0-0	6	9	1	1	3	11
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
T. McGrady, SF	21	2-5	0-1	0-0	1	2	0	1	1	4
Z. Pachulia, C	15	1-2	0-0	0-0	2	1	0	0	0	2
K. Hinrich, PG	12	1-4	0-0	0-0	0	2	0	0	0	2
I. Johnson, PF	11	0-0	0-0	0-0	2	1	2	1	0	0
W. Green, SG	7	0-2	0-1	0-0	2	0	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		43-90	4-10	9-12	41	23	6	8	11	99

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

AROUND THE NBA

NBA Standings - Updated: Mar 5, 2012
EAST PLAYOFF RACE	W	L	GB
Boston Celtics - 1	45	14	--
Miami Heat - 2	40	18	4.5
Chicago Bulls - 3	34	23	10.0
New York Knicks - 4	35	25	10.5
Atlanta Hawks - 5	32	26	12.5
Indiana Pacers - 6	31	28	14.0
New Jersey Nets - 7	30	29	15.0
Orlando Magic - 8	30	29	15.0
Milwaukee Bucks	28	31	17.0
Toronto Raptors	25	34	20.0
Philadelphia 76ers	25	35	20.5
Charlotte Bobcats	22	38	23.5
Washington Wizards	21	38	24.0
Cleveland Cavaliers	20	38	24.5
Detroit Pistons	18	43	28.0
WEST PLAYOFF RACE	W	L	GB
Oklahoma City Thunder - 1	46	14	--
Los Angeles Lakers - 2	36	23	9.5
Dallas Mavericks - 3	34	24	11.0
Portland Trail Blazers - 4	33	25	12.0
Denver Nuggets - 5	32	27	13.5
Golden State Warriors - 6	32	29	14.5
Memphis Grizzlies - 7	29	31	17.0
Utah Jazz - 8	27	30	17.5
Minnesota Timberwolves	27	30	17.5
New Orleans Hornets	26	31	18.5
Sacramento Kings	26	33	19.5
San Antonio Spurs	27	34	19.5
Phoenix Suns	25	33	20.0
Los Angeles Clippers	24	36	22.0
Houston Rockets	23	35	22.0

NBA Standings - Updated: Mar 4, 2012
ATLANTIC	W	L	GB
Boston Celtics	45	14	--
New York Knicks	35	25	10.5
New Jersey Nets	30	29	15.0
Toronto Raptors	25	34	20.0
Philadelphia 76ers	25	35	20.5
CENTRAL	W	L	GB
Chicago Bulls	34	23	--
Indiana Pacers	31	28	4.0
Milwaukee Bucks	28	31	7.0
Cleveland Cavaliers	20	38	14.5
Detroit Pistons	18	43	18.0
SOUTHEAST	W	L	GB
Miami Heat	40	18	--
Atlanta Hawks	32	26	8.0
Orlando Magic	30	29	10.5
Charlotte Bobcats	22	38	19.0
Washington Wizards	21	38	19.5
NORTHWEST	W	L	GB
Oklahoma City Thunder	46	14	--
Portland Trail Blazers	33	25	12.0
Denver Nuggets	32	27	13.5
Minnesota Timberwolves	27	30	17.5
Utah Jazz	27	30	17.5
PACIFIC	W	L	GB
Los Angeles Lakers	36	23	--
Golden State Warriors	32	29	5.0
Sacramento Kings	26	33	10.0
Phoenix Suns	25	33	10.5
Los Angeles Clippers	24	36	12.5
SOUTHWEST	W	L	GB
Dallas Mavericks	34	24	--
Memphis Grizzlies	29	31	6.0
New Orleans Hornets	26	31	7.5
San Antonio Spurs	27	34	8.5
Houston Rockets	23	35	11.0

NBA Players of the Week - Feb. 26 - Mar. 3
Eastern Conference			Western Conference
	Dwayne Wade, SG	MIA		Kevin Durant, SF	OKC

NBA League Leaders - Updated: Mar 5, 2012
Point Per Game		PPG	Rebounds Per Game		RPG
	1. K. Durant, OKC	30.4		1. D. Howard, CHI	13.6
	2. L. James, MIA	28.4		2. B. Griffin, LAC	12.0
	3. K. Bryant, LAL	27.4		3. D. Lee, GSW	11.7
	4. A. Bargnani, TOR	27.4		4. K. Love, MIN	11.7
	5. D. Rose, CHI	26.4		5. Z. Randolph, MEM	11.4
Offensive Rebounds Per Game		ORPG	Assists Per Game		APG
	1. D. Lee, GSW	3.5		1. J. Calderon, TOR	9.9
	2. B. Griffin, LAC	3.3		2. C. Paul, LAC	9.1
	3. D. Howard, CHI	3.2		3. R. Rondo, BOS	9.1
	4. Z. Randolph, MEM	3.0		4. M. Conley, MEM	8.6
	5. L. Aldridge, POR	2.8		5. J. Kidd, DAL	8.5
Steals Per Game		SPG	Blocks Per Game		BPG
	1. C. Paul, LAC	2.8		1. D. Howard, CHI	2.3
	2. R. Rondo, BOS	2.7		2. J. McGee, WAS	1.9
	3. D. Wade, MIA	2.5		3. D. Jordan, LAC	1.8
	4. L. James, MIA	2.4		4. A. Jefferson, UTA	1.8
	5. L. Ridnour, MIN	2.3		5. B. Lopez, NJ	1.6

NBA Injury Report
Team	Player	Injury Note
LAL	Andrew Bynum	Torn MCL - Out for Season
LAL	Metta World Peace	Broken Foot - Out 6-8 weeks
CHI	Dwight Howard	Sore Foot - Out 1-2 weeks

Free Agent Signings
Team	Player	Contract Details
CHI	Joel Przybilla	1 yr, $830k
CHI	Theo Ratliff	1 yr, $473k
DEN	Wilson Chandler	1 yr, $5.41M
PHX	Aaron Brooks	1 yr, $5.76M
BOS	J.R. Smith	1 yr, $5.76M
OKC	Chris Douglas-Roberts	1 yr, $2.85M

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

GAME 61 PREVIEW

Matchup Preview | March 5, 2012
	@
Dallas Mavericks (34-24, 15-12 Away)		Oklahoma City Thunder (46-14, 22-5 Home)
Projected Starters Jason Kidd Point Guard Russell Westbrook Delonte West Shooting Guard Thabo Sefolosha Shawn Marion Small Forward Kevin Durant Dirk Nowitzki Power Forward Serge Ibaka Brendon Haywood Center Kendrick Perkins Game Notes Oklahoma City is 1-2 against this season, they won the last meeting 100-75.

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association



Nowitzki sparks Mavs to 97-90 win over Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Dallas Mavericks continue to have the Oklahoma City Thunder's number.

In four meetings this season OKC is 1-3 against the defending champs, with their only win coming in a game that Dirk Nowitzki left early with an injury. Unfortunatly, for the Thunder Dirk was healthy in tonight's game.

Nowitzki scored 22 points and Jason Terry added 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Mavs defeated Oklahoma City 97-90 Monday night.

After trailing for most of game the Thunder pulled within 2 points mid-way through the 4th quarter. Then Dirk took over and Dallas held off the Thunder charge to secure the win.

"What always helps in this league is making big shots, and we got hot at the right time," Nowitzki said.

"They got hot. Let's face it," Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks said. "This is a good team. They hit a lot of 3s, and they were missing a lot of 3s early in the game."

Kevin Durant scored 29 points and grabbed a team high 12 rebounds, but was held in check in the fourth before two dunks put the game out of reach in the final minute.

Russell Westbrook had 38 points and James Harden had 10 for the Thunder who continue to struggle with inconsistent play since the All-Star break.

Oklahoma City will continue their homestand Wednesday night as they are paid a visit by the Memphis Grizzlies, who a are clinging to the 7th playoff spot.

Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 5, 2012	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Dallas (35-24)	28	20	27	22	97
Oklahoma City (46-15)	20	19	27	24	90

Dallas Mavericks
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
D. Nowitzki, PF	36	10-16	2-4	0-0	7	2	0	0	1	22
S. Marion, SF	36	4-10	0-1	2-3	7	2	1	1	2	10
B. Haywood, C	22	1-4	0-0	1-2	4	0	0	1	0	3
D. West, SG	23	3-8	1-3	4-5	6	2	2	0	0	11
J. Kidd, PG	21	2-7	0-3	2-2	5	4	0	0	2	6
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Terry, SG	34	8-21	1-6	4-6	10	1	0	1	1	21
V. Carter, SG	21	6-14	2-5	2-4	2	3	3	2	0	16
L. Odom, PF	19	2-4	0-0	0-0	3	2	1	0	0	4
R. Beaubois, PG	10	1-4	0-0	0-0	2	2	0	0	0	2
I. Mahinmi, C	23	1-1	0-0	0-0	4	1	2	0	0	2
TEAM TOTALS		38-89	6-22	15-22	50	19	9	5	6	97

Oklahoma City Thunder
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
S. Ibaka, PF	31	1-4	0-0	2-2	8	1	1	0	0	4
K. Durant, SF	35	10-21	1-5	8-10	12	3	1	0	4	29
K. Perkins, C	36	2-5	0-1	1-4	11	0	0	2	2	5
T. Sefolosha, SG	21	0-2	0-1	0-0	2	1	2	0	1	0
R. Westbrook, PG	39	11-23	1-2	15-17	4	5	2	0	1	38
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Harden, SG	31	3-15	0-3	4-4	0	0	0	0	2	10
N. Mohammed, C	13	1-1	0-0	0-0	4	0	0	1	0	2
D. Cook. SG	11	1-5	0-3	0-0	1	3	0	0	0	2
N. Collison, PF	18	0-1	0-0	0-0	4	0	0	0	0	0
E. Maynor, PG	10	0-1	0-0	0-0	1	2	0	0	0	10
TEAM TOTALS		29-78	2-15	30-37	51	15	6	3	10	90

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

GAME 62 PREVIEW

Matchup Preview | March 7, 2012
	@
Memphis Grizzlies (29-31, 12-16 Away)		Oklahoma City Thunder (46-15, 22-6 Home)
Projected Starters Mike Conley Point Guard Russell Westbrook Tony Allen Shooting Guard Thabo Sefolosha Rudy Gay Small Forward Kevin Durant Zach Randolph Power Forward Serge Ibaka Marc Gasol Center Kendrick Perkins Game Notes Thunder are 2-0 against the Grizzlies this season.

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association



Strong finish carries Thunder past Grizzlies 95-91

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Memphis Grizzlies are trying to hang on to a Western Conference playoff spot.

Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder are fighting to stay on top.

Durant scored 34 points and hit all his 6 of free throws in the final minute to lift the Thunder to a 95-91 victory against Memphis on Wednesday night in a rematch of their epic Western Conference semifinals series last season.

One of those games went to triple overtime and another was settled after one extra period.

This one came right down to the wire, too.

"Those guys are the guys that we need to be like, from start to finish," Grizzlies guard Tony Allen said.

Despite leading the team in scoring Durant continues to struggle from the 3 point line.

"The 3s I was shooting looked good but I was missing," said Durant, who missed all six of his 3-point attempts.

Russell Westbrook scored 16 and James Harden added 13 off the bench for Oklahoma City.

Memphis was led by Rudy Gay's 19 points and 9 rebounds, Mike Conley chipped in with 11 points and a game high 11 assists.

"They're playing like they're more experienced than us right now but at the end of the day, we're still a work in progress and I like the future for this team," Gay said.

"They've got our number right now."

Oklahoma City won all regular season three meetings, weather Memphis gets another shot at redemption will be up to them.

The Thunder wrap up their three game homestand Friday against rookie of the year candidate Kyrie Irving and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 7, 2012	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Memphis (29-32)	25	25	19	22	91
Oklahoma City (47-15)	30	23	21	21	95

Memphis Grizzlies
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Z. Randolph, PF	31	3-11	0-0	2-2	5	2	1	0	0	8
R. Gay, SF	39	7-14	2-3	2-7	9	2	3	1	1	18
M. Gasol, C	39	7-14	0-0	0-0	6	1	0	1	1	14
T. Allen, SG	30	2-5	0-0	3-4	6	1	1	0	0	7
M. Conley, PG	37	3-12	0-3	5-8	4	11	0	0	3	11
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
A. Morrow, SG	19	6-7	2-3	0-0	4	2	0	0	0	14
S. Young, SF	13	4-5	0-0	2-2	3	0	1	0	0	10
D. Arthur, PF	21	2-7	0-0	1-1	5	1	0	0	1	5
S. Williams, PF	4	1-1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	2
J. Selby, PG	12	1-7	0-1	0-0	1	2	0	0	0	2
TEAM TOTALS		36-83	4-10	15-24	43	22	6	2	6	91

Oklahoma City Thunder
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
S. Ibaka, PF	33	4-5	0-0	3-4	7	0	0	1	0	11
K. Durant, SF	40	11-25	0-6	12-14	5	5	0	1	0	34
K. Perkins, C	31	5-6	0-0	0-0	4	3	1	1	2	10
T. Sefolosha, SG	22	0-4	0-2	2-2	4	0	0	1	0	2
R. Westbrook, PG	31	6-15	1-3	3-5	3	4	0	0	2	16
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Harden, SG	32	4-9	0-2	5-5	7	3	1	0	1	13
N. Collison, PF	16	1-1	0-0	2-2	2	1	0	1	0	4
R. Jackson, PG	3	1-1	0-0	0-0	3	0	0	1	1	3
N. Mohammed, C	18	1-1	0-0	0-0	2	1	0	1	0	2
D. Cook, SG	4	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	0
E. Maynor, PG	15	0-5	0-1	0-0	3	5	0	1	1	0
TEAM TOTALS		33-72	1-14	28-33	41	22	2	8	7	95

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

GAME 63 PREVIEW

Matchup Preview | March 9, 2012
	@
Cleveland Cavaliers (21-39, 10-20 Away)		Oklahoma City Thunder (47-15, 23-6 Home)
Projected Starters Kyrie Irving Point Guard Russell Westbrook Toney Douglas Shooting Guard Thabo Sefolosha Omri Casspi Small Forward Kevin Durant Antawn Jamison Power Forward Serge Ibaka Jermaine O'Neal Center Kendrick Perkins Game Notes Oklahoma City dominated the first meeting in Cleveland 107-72.

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association



Westbrook scores 32 as Thunder rally past Cavaliers

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Having beaten the Cavaliers by 35 points on their home floor earlier this season, the Thunder looked for another easy win.

They did not find it.

After trailing by one point at the end of the 1st quarter, the Cleveland Cavaliers took the lead by scoring first in the second and maintained the advantage until the final three minutes of the game.

Russell Westbrook slashed through the lane for tough lay-in that gave Oklahoma City finally put the Thunder ahead, then he sealed the win by making two late free throws.

"This was a good win," Thunder coach Scott Brooks said. "Cleveland has been playing a lot better. We knew we were in for a tough game. They have a lot of young players who are improving."

Westbrook finished with 32 points as the Thunder defeated the Cavs 91-86 on Friday night.

Kevin Durant scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds but continued to struggle with his three point shot missing all five of his attempts.

"We are close to beating those good teams, but we haven't broken through," Cavs coach Byron Scott said. "I would have liked to come in here after the game and not talk about how close we were."

Toney Douglas and Antwan Jamison led the Cavaliers with 19 points each, Kyrie Irving added 15 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals.

Up next for the Thunder is get-away game in New Orleans and then a quick return home to face the Sixers on the next night.

Cleveland Cavaliers at Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 9, 2012	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Cleveland (21-40)	24	24	21	17	86
Oklahoma City (48-15)	25	16	19	31	91

Cleveland Cavaliers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
A. Jamison, PF	32	9-18	0-3	1-2	3	2	1	0	0	19
O. Casspi, SF	20	3-6	3-6	0-0	2	0	1	0	1	9
J. O'Neal, C	28	2-4	0-0	0-0	2	1	0	2	0	4
T. Douglas, SG	27	8-15	2-5	1-2	6	2	0	0	3	19
K. Irving, PG	37	6-13	0-3	3-4	7	7	3	1	6	15
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
A. Gee, SF	22	5-10	0-1	1-1	2	1	1	1	0	11
R. Hollins, C	17	2-4	0-0	1-2	5	1	0	0	0	5
T. Thompson, PF	26	2-6	0-1	0-0	6	0	1	1	1	4
D. Gibson, PG	12	0-3	0-1	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0
M. Barnes, SF	25	0-7	0-5	0-0	8	1	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		37-86	5-25	7-11	41	15	7	5	11	86

Oklahoma City Thunder
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
S. Ibaka, PF	33	2-3	0-0	2-2	4	3	1	1	0	6
K. Durant, SF	41	5-17	0-5	12-13	10	3	1	0	2	22
K. Perkins, C	33	2-5	0-0	3-4	7	0	2	1	1	7
T. Sefolosha, SG	21	0-2	0-2	3-4	3	0	1	1	0	3
R. Westbrook, PG	35	11-21	0-1	10-14	8	1	0	1	1	32
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Harden, SG	32	5-13	2-2	1-2	5	2	1	1	5	13
E. Maynor, PG	14	2-4	1-1	0-2	1	2	1	0	0	5
N. Collison, PF	16	1-2	0-0	1-2	2	0	0	0	0	3
N. Mohammed, C	16	0-0	0-0	0-0	3	0	0	0	1	0
D. Cook, SG	5	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		28-67	3-11	32-43	44	11	7	5	10	91

[zay916]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

Check out my thread, http://www.operationsports.com/forum...post2043368803
Lol, I like how Westbrook gets a shoulder sleeve after the injury.

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

AROUND THE NBA

NBA Standings - Updated: Mar 11, 2012
EAST PLAYOFF RACE	W	L	GB
Boston Celtics - 1	48	14	--
Miami Heat - 2	41	18	5.5
Chicago Bulls - 3	35	24	11.5
New York Knicks - 4	36	26	12.0
Atlanta Hawks - 5	34	27	13.5
Indiana Pacers - 6	33	28	14.5
New Jersey Nets - 7	31	30	16.5
Orlando Magic - 8	31	30	16.5
Milwaukee Bucks	30	32	18.0
Toronto Raptors	26	36	22.0
Philadelphia 76ers	25	37	23.0
Washington Wizards	23	39	25.0
Charlotte Bobcats	23	40	25.5
Cleveland Cavaliers	21	40	26.5
Detroit Pistons	20	43	28.5
WEST PLAYOFF RACE	W	L	GB
Oklahoma City Thunder - 1	48	15	--
Dallas Mavericks - 2	36	25	11.0
Los Angeles Lakers - 3	36	25	11.0
Portland Trail Blazers - 4	35	26	12.0
Denver Nuggets - 5	33	28	14.0
Golden State Warriors - 6	34	29	14.0
Minnesota Timberwolves - 7	29	31	17.5
Memphis Grizzlies - 8	29	32	18.0
New Orleans Hornets	28	32	18.5
Utah Jazz	27	33	19.5
Phoenix Suns	26	34	20.5
San Antonio Spurs	27	36	21.0
Sacramento Kings	26	36	21.5
Los Angeles Clippers	25	38	23.0
Houston Rockets	24	37	23.0

NBA Players of the Week - Mar. 4-10
Eastern Conference			Western Conference
	Carmelo Anthony, SF	NYK		Chris Paul, PG	LAC

NBA League Leaders - Updated: Mar 11, 2012
Point Per Game		PPG	Rebounds Per Game		RPG
	1. K. Durant, OKC	30.3		1. D. Howard, CHI	13.6
	2. L. James, MIA	28.3		2. B. Griffin, LAC	11.9
	3. K. Bryant, LAL	27.7		3. D. Lee, GSW	11.6
	4. A. Bargnani, TOR	27.2		4. K. Love, MIN	11.5
	5. D. Rose, CHI	26.6		5. Z. Randolph, MEM	11.4
Offensive Rebounds Per Game		ORPG	Assists Per Game		APG
	1. D. Lee, GSW	3.5		1. J. Calderon, TOR	9.8
	2. B. Griffin, LAC	3.3		2. C. Paul, LAC	9.2
	3. D. Howard, CHI	3.2		3. R. Rondo, BOS	9.1
	4. Z. Randolph, MEM	3.0		4. J. Kidd, DAL	8.6
	5. L. Aldridge, POR	2.9		5. M. Conley, MEM	8.6
Steals Per Game		SPG	Blocks Per Game		BPG
	1. C. Paul, LAC	2.9		1. D. Howard, CHI	2.3
	2. R. Rondo, BOS	2.7		2. J. McGee, WAS	1.9
	3. D. Wade, MIA	2.5		3. D. Jordan, LAC	1.9
	4. L. James, MIA	2.5		4. A. Jefferson, UTA	1.7
	5. K. Lowry, HOU	2.3		5. J. Smith, ATL	1.7

NBA Injury Report
Team	Player	Injury Note
LAL	Andrew Bynum	Torn MCL - Out for Season
LAL	Metta World Peace	Broken Foot - Out 4-6 weeks
CHI	Dwight Howard	Sore Foot - Out Day to Day

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

GAME 64 PREVIEW

Matchup Preview | March 12, 2012
	@
Oklahoma City Thunder (48-15, 24-9 Away)		New Orleans Hornets (28-33, 13-17 Home)
Projected Starters Russell Westbrook Point Guard Jarrett Jack Thabo Sefolosha Shooting Guard Eric Gordon Kevin Durant Small Forward Trevor Ariza Serge Ibaka Power Forward Carl Landry Kendrick Perkins Center Emeka Okafor Injury Report Kendrick Perkins Strained Hamsrting: 2-4 weeks Nazr Mohammed Strained MCL: 1-2 weeks Game Notes Oklahoma City is 2-1 against the Hornets this season.

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association



Thunder knock off Hornets 90-80

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant has been struggling with his shot ever since the All-Star game.

Fortunately for the Thunder Russell Westbrook has been playing some of his basketball of the season. Unfortunately Oklahoma City will be without him for 1-2 weeks.

Westbrook scored 26 points before leaving the game in third quarter with a back injury, but his effort was enough to leave the Thunder in position for a 90-80 over the Hornets.

Oklahoma City scored the first 12 points of the game thanks Westbrook's open court mastery and the Hornets never fully recovered.

Durant hit just six of his 22 shot attempts for 21 points but he managed to sink two big 4th quarter jumpers to help OKC secure the win.

Cole Aldrich filled in for Nazr Mohammed, who sat out with a MCL strain, and scored a season high 10 points. James Harden also had 10 off the Thunder bench.

Trevor Ariza led the Hornets with 22 points and Eric Gordon added 19 to the Hornets total.

The Thunder have quick turn-around as they will be back on the court tomorrow night in Oklahoma City against the Sixers.

Oklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Hornets
Mar 12, 2012	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Oklahoma City (49-15)	29	23	22	16	90
New Orleans (28-34)	22	20	24	14	80

Oklahoma City Thunder
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
S. Ibaka, PF	34	2-2	0-0	4-4	9	2	1	1	1	8
K. Durant, SF	39	6-22	2-6	7-8	6	5	1	0	1	21
K. Perkins, C	22	0-0	0-0	1-2	4	2	1	0	0	1
T. Sefolosha, SG	21	0-1	0-1	0-0	2	0	0	0	1	0
R. Westbrook, PG	24	8-11	0-0	10-12	4	1	0	0	1	26
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Harden, SG	31	4-12	0-5	2-5	1	3	6	0	5	10
C. Aldrich, C	15	3-5	0-0	4-4	6	0	1	1	0	10
R. Jackson, PG	11	1-4	0-1	2-2	3	3	0	0	1	4
C. Douglas-Roberts, SF	10	1-3	0-0	2-2	0	3	0	0	0	4
N. Collison, PF	24	1-2	0-0	2-2	4	0	0	1	0	4
E. Maynor, PG	14	1-3	0-1	0-0	1	2	0	0	1	2
TEAM TOTALS		27-65	2-14	34-41	40	21	10	3	11	90

New Orleans Hornets
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
C. Landry, PF	33	2-5	0-1	7-7	11	0	0	2	3	11
T. Ariza, SF	35	8-15	2-4	4-6	5	1	1	1	0	22
E. Okafor, C	19	1-1	0-0	0-2	3	1	2	2	1	2
E. Gordon, SG	35	8-18	2-7	1-2	3	2	3	0	3	19
J. Jack, PG	23	0-7	0-1	2-2	4	2	0	0	3	2
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
M. Belinelli, SG	20	4-12	1-3	2-2	1	1	0	0	0	11
G. Vasquez, PG	18	2-2	0-0	0-0	3	7	0	0	2	4
G. Ayon, PF	18	1-3	0-1	1-4	1	1	0	0	0	3
J. Smith, PF	24	1-3	1-1	0-0	3	1	1	0	3	3
A. Aminu, SF	20	1-2	1-1	0-0	2	0	1	0	0	3
TEAM TOTALS		28-68	7-19	17-25	36	16	8	5	15	80

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

GAME 65 PREVIEW

Matchup Preview | March 13, 2012
	@
Philadelphia 76ers (25-38, 14-16 Away)		Oklahoma City Thunder (49-15, 24-6 Home)
Projected Starters Jrue Holiday Point Guard Eric Maynor Jodie Meeks Shooting Guard Thabo Sefolosha Thaddeus Young Small Forward Kevin Durant Elton Brand Power Forward Serge Ibaka Nikola Vucevic Center Cole Aldrich Injury Report Spencer Hawes Twisted Ankle: Day to Day Kendrick Perkins Strained Hamstring: 1-2 weeks Nazr Mohammed Strained MCL: 1-2 weeks Russell Westbrook Lower Back Strain: Out 1-2 weeks Game Notes OKC won first meeting 91-74.