Tag: Thunder

Paul George struggles in return, but Thunder win

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor  INDIANAPOLIS —  The story everyone wanted was Paul George vs. Victor Oladipo. The story they got was Steven Adams. Adams had a monster night with 23 points and 13 rebounds, leading the Thunder to a 100-95 win over the Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. As expected, Paul George was […]

Pacers’ Vogel, Oklahoma City’s Brooks earn February coaching awards

From the NBA: NEW YORK, March 2, 2015 – The Indiana Pacers’ Frank Vogel and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Scott Brooks today were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in February. Vogel led the Pacers to the Eastern Conference’s best record in February at 7-2 (.778).  […]

Pacers’ George, Thunder’s Durant are Players of the Week

From the NBA: NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2014 – The Indiana Pacers’ Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Jan. 13, through Sunday, Jan. 19. George helped the Pacers to a 3-0 week, with all three […]

Oklahoma City’s title hopes against the Heat depend on Westbrook

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Nobody seems to like Russell Westbrook anymore. The Oklahoma City guard is getting ripped by national columnists, on the airwaves and by a lot of other people who claim to know a lot about basketball. If the Thunder win tonight, number zero will play a huge role. Don’t worry, OKC […]

Coronation for King James or new royalty?

Let’s hold off on this coronation for King James. Why? Because the Oklahoma City Thunder will win the NBA Finals. Sorry, LeBron. The honest truth is the Thunder are a better team, at least right now. In his pep rally after joining the Heat, LeBron famously said not one, not two and went on as […]

Why LeBron needs to win now and handle Durant

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor LeBron James has been unstoppable in these playoffs. If he ever wants to truly be viewed among the very elite with Michael Jordan, or even Kobe Bryant, the Heat need to win this series against Oklahoma City. He also needs to put Kevin Durant in his place. James has had two games worthy of […]