Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

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Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

Just a suggestion, but why don't you start Harden over Sefolosha?

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

Just a suggestion, but why don't you start Harden over Sefolosha?

I need the scoring on the 2nd unit as none of the other guys can be counted on to provide offense if Durant and Westbrook are sitting. That and IRL he comes off the bench, even when Thabo went down IRL they starting him and he played pretty poorly, so Brooks went with Cook in the starting line-up and kept Harden as the 6th man.

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Timberwolves hot shooting lifts them past OKC 94-85

OKLAHOMA CITY -- To the Oklahoma City Thunder it seemed like the Timberwolves didn't miss a shot all night.

Minnesota shot 50.6% from the field, befuddling the Thunder defense on their way to a 94-85 on the Thunder's home court.

Michael Beasley led the T'Wolves in scoring with 19 points, but it was the leadership and execution of rookie Ricky Rubio that made the difference in the game.

Rubio found the man all night, setting up wide open shots for his teammates, on his way to 10 assists. He also scored 10 points to give himself a double-double.

The loss marks just the 4th time the Thunder have failed to win on their home court.

Kevin Durant had 27 points, but hit just 11 of his 28 attempts including 1 for 7 from 3 point range. Russell Westbrook added 20 but had just many assists as turnovers with 4 in each category.

James Harden kept the Thunder in the game when seemed Minnesota would pull away for good by scoring 14 points off the bench, but it wasn't enough.

The Thunder will have little time to dwell on the loss as the headed straight to the airport after the game. They will play the Rockets in Houston tomorrow night before returning home for 3 straight games heading into the All-Star break.

Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 14, 2012	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Minnesota (23-27)	25	18	22	29	94
Oklahoma City (41-12)	20	22	24	19	85

Minnesota Timberwolves
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
K. Love, PF	33	5-7	1-1	4-4	8	1	0	0	0	15
M. Beasley, SF	35	9-20	1-4	0-0	7	2	2	0	0	19
D. Milicic, C	22	4-5	0-0	1-2	3	2	1	0	1	9
L. Ridnour, SG	35	5-9	0-1	4-4	3	0	1	0	1	14
R. Rubio, PG	36	4-14	0-2	2-6	5	10	1	1	1	10
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
D. Williams, F	32	6-12	0-0	0-0	4	1	0	0	0	12
J.J. Barea, PG	15	4-4	1-1	0-0	0	2	0	0	0	9
W. Johnson, SG	18	2-4	0-1	0-0	8	1	0	0	0	4
A. Randolph, PF	4	1-3	0-0	0-0	2	0	0	0	0	2
N. Pekovic, C	4	0-1	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	0
A. Tolliver, PF	11	0-0	0-0	0-0	3	0	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		40-79	3-10	11-16	44	19	5	1	4	94

Oklahoma City Thunder
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
S. Ibaka, PF	22	4-4	0-0	0-0	2	0	0	0	0	8
K. Durant, SF	41	11-28	1-7	4-4	8	5	1	1	2	27
K. Perkins, C	32	3-3	0-0	0-0	5	1	0	0	0	6
T. Sefolosha, SG	22	0-2	0-2	0-0	3	0	0	0	0	0
R. Westbrook, PG	36	6-12	0-1	8-9	2	4	0	0	4	20
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Harden, SG	26	5-14	2-6	2-2	5	4	0	0	0	14
E. Maynor, PG	13	1-2	0-0	2-2	2	1	1	0	0	4
N. Collison, PF	27	2-3	0-0	0-0	5	1	0	0	0	4
N. Mohammed, C	17	0-1	0-0	2-4	3	0	0	0	1	2
D. Cook, SG	9	0-2	0-2	0-0	2	0	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		32-71	3-18	18-21	37	16	2	1	7	85

[zay916]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

Yeah that is a Hard(no pun intended) concept for non-thunder fans to understand. Harden isn't gonna get his touches if he's on the floor with Durant and Russell "I think I'm better than Durant" Westbrook. Harden to OKC is what Manobili was for SA.

[zay916]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

Funny and realistic that Bynum is out for the season. In my association I use bedwardsroy19's injury method plus my own method that let's les durable players get injured more.

[qpc123]

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GAME 54 PREVIEW

Matchup Preview | February 15, 2012
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Oklahoma City Thunder (41-12, 22-8 Away)		Houston Rockets (23-28, 11-13 Home)
Projected Starters Russell Westbrook Point Guard Kyle Lowry Thabo Sefolosha Shooting Guard Kevin Martin Kevin Durant Small Forward Chandler Parsons Serge Ibaka Power Forward Luis Scola Kendrick Perkins Center Samuel Dalembert Injury Report James Harden Back Spasms: Day to Day Serge Ibaka Knee Tendinitis: 1-2 weeks Game Notes The Thunder are 2-0 against the Rockets so far this season. They won the last meeting 89-85 in OKC thanks to 25 points and 10 assists from Russell Westbrook.

[qpc123]

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Funny and realistic that Bynum is out for the season. In my association I use bedwardsroy19's injury method plus my own method that let's les durable players get injured more.

I let the CPU handle the injuries and manage them myself. Yes, Bynum getting hurt and it being a knee injury was surprisingly realistic to me, as a lot of the injuries that happen frequently seem unrealistic to me. Way to many broken arms and jaws, those don't really happen to NBA player very often IRL.

[mrblakevincent]

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It's hard to come by a really good nba dynasty but what you've got going here is very legit. I'm a thunder fan and love seeing the team rocking out for you. Looking forward to the All-Star game and trade deadline in your Dan.

Good work man.

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

It's hard to come by a really good nba dynasty but what you've got going here is very legit. I'm a thunder fan and love seeing the team rocking out for you. Looking forward to the All-Star game and trade deadline in your Dan.

Good work man.

Thanks, I try to keep it as realistic as I can.

[qpc123]

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Big 4th quarter propels Thunder past Rockets

HOUSTON -- Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks thinks the Thunder must improve defensively to become one of the league's elite teams.

The Thunder showed flashes of stingy defense in the second half on Wednesday night, but only after Brooks scolded them for playing so lax in the first.

Kevin Durant scored 37 points, Russell Westbrook added 21 points and 10 assists, and the Thunder got back in the win column in Houston with a 96-83 win over the Rockets.

"We can't let Coach come in here at halftime and get us fired up to play defense," Durant said. "We have to start from the beginning. In the second half, we locked in and played harder."

Houston scored 49 points in first half, but managed just 34 in the 2nd.

"We've just got to be more locked in and focused, and worry about that end more than the offensive end," Durant said. "But we'll be all right."

Luis Scola tied for the team lead in points with 18 and grabbed 13 boards surpassing the 3000 rebound mark for his career.

Courtney Lee scored 18 points off the Rockets bench after taking over for Kevin Martin who left the game in the second quarter with a lower back strain. Martin is expected to miss the next 2-4 weeks. His injury puts a damper on any possible trade ideas the Rockets in mind for him.

The Rockets have lost 7 of their last 10 games and currently sit 1.5 games behind Minnesota for the 8th spot in the conference.

Oklahoma City will have a day off to travel home before opening a 3 game homestand that will lead into the All-Star break against Golden State. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 105-95 just last week, thanks to Monta Ellis's 41 point performance.

Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston Rockets
Feb 15, 2012	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Oklahoma City (42-12)	25	17	25	29	96
Houston (23-29)	26	23	17	17	83

Oklahoma City Thunder
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
S. Ibaka, PF	23	1-2	0-0	0-0	4	0	0	0	1	2
K. Durant, SF	37	15-28	1-4	6-6	8	3	0	0	2	37
K. Perkins, C	31	0-0	0-0	0-0	7	0	1	1	0	0
T. Sefolosha, SG	21	2-3	0-0	2-2	2	2	2	0	0	6
R. Westbrook, PG	38	5-15	0-2	11-14	4	10	2	0	4	21
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Harden, SG	22	4-8	0-3	3-3	2	3	1	0	0	11
D. Cook, SG	19	4-8	3-6	0-0	1	3	1	0	0	11
N. Mohammed, C	15	2-3	0-0	0-3	2	0	0	4	0	4
E. Maynor, PG	11	1-3	0-0	0-0	2	2	2	1	0	2
N. Collison, PF	24	1-1	0-0	0-0	8	0	1	1	0	2
C. Aldrich, C	2	0-1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0
R. Jackson, PG	2	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		35-72	4-15	22-28	40	23	10	7	7	96

Houston Rockets
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
L. Scola, PF	35	7-16	0-1	4-5	13	0	1	1	0	18
C. Parsons, SF	33	1-3	0-2	3-4	3	1	0	1	1	4
S. Dalembert, C	32	3-9	0-0	3-3	11	1	0	1	2	9
K. Martin, SG	15	4-13	1-7	2-2	1	0	1	0	0	11
K. Lowry, PG	36	1-7	1-3	2-2	5	8	1	0	2	5
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
C. Lee, SG	28	8-18	2-3	0-0	2	2	2	0	1	18
P. Patterson, PF	14	3-7	0-0	0-0	6	1	1	0	2	6
C. Budinger, SF	19	2-5	1-2	0-0	5	0	0	0	1	5
G. Dragic, PG	13	1-5	0-3	1-1	1	1	0	0	3	3
T. Williams, SG	3	1-2	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	2
J. Hill. C	17	1-1	0-0	0-0	3	1	0	2	0	2
TEAM TOTALS		32-87	5-21	14-17	50	15	6	5	12	83

[qpc123]

Re: Thunder Struck - NBA 2k12 OKC Thunder Association

ALL-STAR/ROOKIE, SOPHMORE ROSTERS

2012 NBA All-Star Game Rosters
Eastern Conference		Western Conference
Head Coach: Doc Rivers - Boston		Head Coach: Scott Brooks - Oklahoma City
Pos	Starters	Pos	Starters
G	Derrick Rose - CHI - 3rd apperance	G	Chris Paul - LAC - 5th appearance
G	Dwayne Wade - MIA - 8th appearance	G	Kobe Bryant - LAL - 14th appearance
F	LeBron James - MIA - 8th appearance	F	Kevin Durant - OKC - 3rd appearance
F	Carmelo Anthony - 5th appearance	F	Pau Gasol - LAL - 5th appearance
C	Dwight Howard - 6th appearance	C	Al Jefferson - UTA - 1st appearance
Pos	Reserves	Pos	Reserves
G	Rajon Rondo - BOS - 3rd appearance	G	Russell Westbrook - OKC - 2nd appearance
G	Joe Johnson - ATL - 6th appearance	G	Monta Ellis - GSW - 1st appearance
F	Andre Iguodala - PHI - 1st appearance	F	Rudy Gay - MEM - 1st appearance
F	Andrea Bargnani - TOR - 1st appearance	F	Kevin Love - MIN - 2nd appearance
C	Greg Monroe - DET - 1st appearance	C	Tim Duncan - SAS - 14th appearance
G	Deron Williams - NJN - 3rd appearance	F	LaMarcus Aldridge - POR - 1st appearance
G	John Wall - WAS - 1st appearance	F	Blake Griffin - LAC - 2nd appearance

2012 NBA Rookie/Sophmore Game Rosters
Sophomores		Rookies
Head Coach: Charles Barkley		Head Coach: Shaquille O'Neal
Pos	Starters	Pos	Starters
G	John Wall - WAS	G	Kyrie Irving - CLE
G	Jordan Crawford - WAS	G	Ricky Rubio - MIN
F	Blake Griffin - LAC	F	Derrick Williams - MIN
F	Jonas Jerebko - DET	F	MarShon Brooks - NJN
C	Greg Monroe - DET	C	Enes Kanter - UTA
Pos	Reserves	Pos	Reserves
G	Greivis Vasquez - NOH	G	Kemba Walker - CHA
F	Wesley Johnson - MIN	G	Iman Shumpert - NYK
F	Al-Farouq Aminu - NOH	F	Chandler Parsons - HOU
F	Tiago Splitter - SAS	F	Jon Leuer - MIL
F	DeMarcus Cousins - SAC	C	Josh Harrelson - NYK

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GAME 55 PREVIEW

Matchup Preview | February 17, 2012
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Golden State Warriors (29-24, 13-11 Away)		Oklahoma City Thunder (42-12, 19-4 Home)
Projected Starters Stephen Curry Point Guard Russell Westbrook Monta Ellis Shooting Guard Thabo Sefolosha Dorell Wright Small Forward Kevin Durant David Lee Power Forward Serge Ibaka Andris Biedrins Center Kendrick Perkins Injury Report Serge Ibaka Knee Tendinitis: Day to Day Game Notes The Thunder are 1-1 against the Warriors this season. Golden State won the last meeting 105-95 thanks to 41 points from Monta Ellis.

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Thunder down Warriors 98-87

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder did get off to the kind of start they wanted.

The finish however, was much better.

Durant scored 32 points and after shooting poorly in first half, he recovered to have strong 2nd half and give the Thunder the firepower they needed to knock off the Golden State Warriors 98-87.

"I think we started the game off kind of bad -- a couple turnovers and easy baskets for them -- and that's kind of contagious. We've got to do a better job of not be too relaxed," said Durant, the NBA's scoring leader at 30.1 points per game.

After scoring 41 points in the previous meeting with Oklahoma City Monta Ellis was limited by a twisted ankle and scored just 11 on 3 of 17 shooting. Ellis is not expected to miss any games.

Dorell Wright took on Ellis's scoring role with 22 points including 5 of 9 three point field goals. Stephen Curry added 18 points and 6 assists for Golden State.

James Harden and Russell Westbrook both scored 18 points for the Thunder and Nick Collison had 11 off the bench. Westbrook struggled from the field, but went to the free throw line 15 times, hitting 10 of them.

The Thunder get an off day before welcoming the Denver Nuggets to the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Oklahoma City is 2-0 against the Nuggets so far this season.

Golden State Warriors at Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 17, 2012	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Golden State (29-25)	21	25	24	17	87
Oklahoma City (43-12)	22	23	33	20	98

Golden State Warriors
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
D. Lee, PF	35	2-10	0-0	2-2	8	1	1	1	0	6
D. Wright, SF	36	7-15	5-9	3-4	7	0	1	0	0	22
A. Biedrins, C	31	1-4	0-0	2-3	3	2	0	2	1	4
M. Ellis, SG	35	3-17	0-0	5-6	7	5	1	1	0	11
S. Curry, PG	34	8-13	0-3	2-2	7	6	1	0	2	18
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
E. Udoh, PF	17	3-4	0-0	3-4	4	1	0	2	0	9
N. Robinson, PG	13	2-9	1-4	2-2	2	1	1	0	0	7
D. McGuire, SF	16	1-3	0-0	4-4	5	0	0	1	0	6
K. Brown, C	13	1-4	0-0	0-0	2	0	0	0	0	2
K. Thompson, SG	13	1-3	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	2
J. Tyler, PF	2	0-1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		29-83	6-16	23-27	45	16	5	7	3	87

Oklahoma City Thunder
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
S. Ibaka, PF	25	3-8	0-0	0-0	7	2	0	1	0	6
K. Durant, SF	39	11-24	2-4	8-8	6	5	1	0	0	32
K. Perkins, C	33	1-3	0-0	0-2	13	2	0	0	1	2
T. Sefolosha, SG	21	1-4	0-2	0-0	2	1	0	1	0	2
R. Westbrook, PG	38	4-12	0-0	10-15	7	7	0	1	1	18
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Harden, SG	31	7-14	0-3	4-5	5	2	0	2	2	18
N. Collison, PF	24	5-5	0-0	1-1	6	1	0	1	1	11
D. Cook, SG	7	2-3	1-1	0-0	3	0	0	0	0	5
E. Maynor, PG	11	1-2	0-1	0-0	0	1	1	0	1	2
N. Mohammed, C	16	1-2	0-0	0-0	4	1	0	0	2	2
TEAM TOTALS		36-77	3-11	23-31	53	22	2	6	8	98

[qpc123]

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GAME 56 PREVIEW

Matchup Preview | February 19, 2012
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Denver Nuggets (29-24, 16-11 Away)		Oklahoma City Thunder (43-12, 20-4 Home)
Projected Starters Ty Lawson Point Guard Russell Westbrook Arron Afflalo Shooting Guard Thabo Sefolosha Danilo Gallinari Small Forward Kevin Durant Nene Power Forward Serge Ibaka Timofey Mozgov Center Kendrick Perkins Injury Report Serge Ibaka Knee Tendinitis: Day to Day Game Notes Oklahoma City is 2-0 against the Nuggets this season.

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Thunder clamp down on Nuggets for 86-60 win

OKLAHOMA CITY -- If the Denver Nuggets want to compete with elite teams like the Thunder when the playoffs roll around, they'll need to step up their intensity.

Russell Westbrook scored 23 points and dished out 8 assists, Kevin Durant added 19 and the Thunder beat Denver 86-60 in a game that wasn't even as close as the 26 point margin makes it seem.

"I don't think we got dominated, but I think to win on the road not shooting the ball well, there's got to be an aggressive nature to your behavior. We didn't have it tonight," Nuggets coach George Karl said.

Nene had 15 points to lead the Nuggets who shot just 35% from the field in the loss.

Late in the 3rd quarter with Oklahoma pushing a 30 point lead, things got a little chippy between Nene and Kendrick Perkins.

Perkins ended up with Nene nearly in a headlock after fouling him midway through the quarter, and Nene responded by shoving Perkins to get out of it.

"I think that Kendrick didn't mean to have that little scuffle. He just fouled him hard. Nene made a great move and got him off his feet, and he just threw his weight on him a little bit," Durant said. "When you want to win, you tend to do anything."

The Thunder have just once game left on the schedule before Westbrook and Durant head off to the All-Star game in Orlando. In a possible Finals preview, Oklahoma City will face off with the Boston Celtics, who lead the Eastern Conference with a 41-13 record.

Denver Nuggets at Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 19, 2012	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Denver (29-25)	14	12	20	14	60
Oklahoma City (44-12)	24	19	23	20	86

Denver Nuggets
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Nene, PF	36	7-12	0-0	1-2	5	3	0	0	1	15
D. Galinari, SF	38	5-14	1-4	0-0	2	1	0	1	1	11
T. Mozgov, C	24	2-3	0-0	2-2	2	1	2	0	1	6
A. Afflalo, SG	35	1-8	0-1	0-0	7	2	1	0	2	2
T. Lawson, PG	33	5-18	0-6	2-2	3	2	3	0	4	12
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
A. Miller, PG	24	4-11	0-1	0-0	3	1	1	0	1	8
R. Fernandez, SG	14	2-4	0-1	0-0	2	2	1	0	0	4
C. Anderson, C	13	1-2	0-0	0-0	3	1	1	0	0	2
C. Brewer, SF	11	0-2	0-0	0-0	2	0	0	1	0	0
A. Harrington, PF	18	0-4	0-0	0-0	3	1	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		27-78	1-13	5-6	32	14	9	2	10	60

Oklahoma City Thunder
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
S. Ibaka, PF	22	0-1	0-0	2-2	7	1	0	1	0	2
K. Durant, SF	31	8-15	0-3	3-4	5	4	2	0	1	19
K. Perkins, C	26	1-2	0-0	0-0	2	0	1	1	0	2
T. Sefolosha, SG	22	0-4	0-3	0-0	3	0	0	0	0	0
R. Westbrook, PG	29	8-13	1-1	6-7	2	8	2	1	4	23
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Harden, SG	22	5-10	1-2	4-6	4	0	0	0	0	15
E. Maynor, PG	16	2-4	2-2	2-2	3	2	0	0	2	8
D. Cook, SG	18	3-7	2-6	0-0	3	2	0	0	2	8
R, Jackson, PG	10	2-4	1-1	2-2	0	0	1	0	1	7
N. Collison, PF	18	1-1	0-0	0-0	7	0	0	2	1	2
C. Aldrich, C	9	0-0	0-0	0-0	3	2	0	3	1	0
N. Mohammed, C	23	0-1	0-0	0-0	7	0	0	0	1	0
TEAM TOTALS		30-62	7-18	19-23	46	19	6	8	13	86