Thunder @ Grizzlies Game 3 sponsored by Thunderstruck 2 starring Russell Westbrook

[TheCultOfPersonality]

coming soon to a theater near you.

[Spur-Addict]

Jon Barry calling the game? Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa at.

[Cry Havoc]

Abaka has fallen off the face of the planet. Dude is worthless right now.

Rooting for the Thunder... they got nothing to beat us with other than KD.

[Josh810]

Am I the only one that can't hear the commentators worth shit? Meanwhile the crowd volume sounds like it's in surround sound. This always seems to happen with games on ESPN for me, but today's game is worse than normal.

[Cry Havoc]

Honestly the way the Grizzlies play so sloppy on offense at times, neither team really scares me that much.

[Cry Havoc]

Am I the only one that can't hear the commentators worth shit? Meanwhile the crowd volume sounds like it's in surround sound. This always seems to happen with games on ESPN for me, but today's game is worse than normal.

The stream I'm watching I can hear the commentators perfectly.

[thunderup]

Is a certain poster ready to admit we aren't better without Russ?

[jeebus]

http://www.spotrac.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/serge-ibaka/

















:lmao

[Josh810]

The stream I'm watching I can hear the commentators perfectly.
Ok thanks. Maybe it's my DirecTV or something. It's extremely annoying...

[thunderup]

Honestly the way the Grizzlies play so sloppy on offense at times, neither team really scares me that much.

They don't have much from the perimeter. Their offense becomes stagnant when Fatsol and Fatdolph go in luls during the game.

[Robz4000]

Abaka has fallen off the face of the planet. Dude is worthless right now.

Rooting for the Thunder... they got nothing to beat us with other than KD.

They still have Fisher and Martin who love to play against the Spurs, and you know Abaka would come around when Pop has the team leave him open for 18-foot jumpers. I'll take the Grizz.

[Cry Havoc]

Is a certain poster ready to admit we aren't better without Russ?

I think short medium term you guys are absolutely worse without Russ.

However, I'm looking at the long-term potential dynasty implications of having a guy like Westbrook on the floor. He isolates himself very much like Kobe did. This would be ok in LA where you can routinely roll out the league's highest salary and basically buy championship teams to put around him, but that's not going to fly in OKC, same as any small market team.

I think if you could trade Westbrook for any other (young) top point guard in the league, the Thunder would be a better team in the long run for it. Of course you guys are worse without him, any team in the league is worse when they lose their starting PG to injury and don't have a decent backup.

However, Russ has shown me absolutely nothing to suggest he's a true leader. Just a guy who leads the team in shot attempts, which is absolutely not the same thing at all.

[Cry Havoc]

They still have Fisher and Martin who love to play against the Spurs, and you know Abaka would come around when Pop has the team leave him open for 18-foot jumpers. I'll take the Grizz.

Except this year we have Green and Leonard who are both playing out of their minds. Green or Parker on Fisher, Leonard on Martin, and tell Tiago to stay the fuck on Ibaka. Game set match.

[Brunodf]

They still have Fisher and Martin who love to play against the Spurs, and you know Abaka would come around when Pop has the team leave him open for 18-foot jumpers. I'll take the Grizz.
My only fear is Tony vs Conley(2011 nightmares)

[Spur-Addict]

Yeah, Serge's confidence is definetly somewhere in Z-Bo's gym bag. I'd rather play OKC, there's no doubt there. Memphis has superior perimeter defenders in comparison, and I don't have any desire to see 48 minutes of Gasol/Randoph.

[thunderup]

God I fucking hate Randolph's foul magnet.

[Spur-Addict]

Thunder falling apart

[thunderup]

Meltdown city.

[Cry Havoc]

My only fear is Tony vs Conley(2011 nightmares)

Pick and roll, baby. Pick him all day long. Run him to exhaustion.

[Grit and Grind]

LOL Some is buthurt calling Zach and Marc fat no need to state the obvious when you are mad

[Cry Havoc]

:lmao Abaka ain't 'bout dis lyfe

[Spur-Addict]

Great shot selection by Martin LOL

If Serge isn't going to produce offensively (And we know Perkins is trash in all facets pretty much), it puts much more pressure on the bench to produce.

Serge missed another wide open dunk :lmao CHOKE

[Relevancy]

Durant is good

[01Snake]

What's with Durant and beating on his chest like a gorilla lately?

[Spur-Addict]

Martin getting exposed by Tony Allen LOL

[TrainOfThought5]

What's with Durant and beating on his chest like a gorilla lately?

Developing that Alpha male attitude without Westbrook around to stifle him, tbh.

[Grit and Grind]

I hate ESPN ... TNT is way better

[Brunodf]

Pick and roll, baby. Pick him all day long. Run him to exhaustion.

Yeah...But everybody knows that the key to beat the Spurs is: stop Tony, Conley already did it before.

[D-Wade]

Ibaka has looked shook since he missed that point blank putback in Rd 1.

[Spur-Addict]

Ser-Gay LOL

[Spur-Addict]

This is just getting sad watching Ibaka.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

So the final 9:02 of the 2nd quarter Marc Gasol did not play a single minute.

Stupid. Just stupid.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

I hate ESPN ... TNT is way better
I agree.

[Cry Havoc]

Yeah...But everybody knows that the key to beat the Spurs is: stop Tony, Conley already did it before.

We weren't even close to healthy for that series. And we have a LOT more weapons now than just Tony. This team is better in every aspect than the one the Grizzlies beat.

[Robz4000]

Except this year we have Green and Leonard who are both playing out of their minds. Green or Parker on Fisher, Leonard on Martin, and tell Tiago to stay the fuck on Ibaka. Game set match.

Don't think it'd be that simple. Fisher would find a way to bully Green eventually (strange things tend to happen when Fisher's involved), and Leonard would need to guard Durant. Parker would be responsible for Reggie Jackson who could possibly give him problems if he's still gimpy. Not sure what to expect from Splitter the rest if the way; he could just as easily forget to stick with him often enough to allow him to heat up.

[Robz4000]

My only fear is Tony vs Conley(2011 nightmares)

Tony's outplayed Conley in pretty much every meeting since.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Now the Grizz start to miss free throws.

[Nathan89]

The NBA really needs to fix the clear path rule. Had he not fouled there he would have been able to make a play on the ball so why is it clear path.?

It shouldn't be clear path when the guy is on the side but I also might exclude clear path from being called in the paint.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Another turnover.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

You can't stop Marc Gasol, you can only hope to contain him.

[Richie]

2011 v 2013 Grizz have traded Battier/Mayo for Prinfe/Bayless. I think that benefits us a lot.

[Monster1776]

It's plays like that that make me love Jackson and wonder why he can't play like that all the damned time instead of a fucking pussy.

[Brunodf]

Tony's outplayed Conley in pretty much every meeting since.
Just like in the 2011 regular season

[Brunodf]

We weren't even close to healthy for that series. And we have a LOT more weapons now than just Tony. This team is better in every aspect than the one the Grizzlies beat.
I know, but Tony is the centerpiece of our O.

[Raven]

to see the thunders being close to the grizz with such an ibaka, it is just weird

[Raven]

It's plays like that that make me love Jackson and wonder why he can't play like that all the damned time instead of a fucking pussy.

coz he's a scrub.

[Warlord23]

Remember this scrub Ibaka hitting 11-11 FGs vs the Spurs, mostly on mid-range jumpers? Can't even score from point blank range now.

[Grit and Grind]

2011 v 2013 Grizz have traded Battier/Mayo for Prinfe/Bayless. I think that benefits us a lot.
lol This is a way better team a new improved Marc and Conley . Pondexter is a new addition . Plus Prince and Battier are even and Bayless fits better tbh

[Cry Havoc]

You can't stop Marc Gasol, you can only hope to limit him to less than 13 points.

:hat

[Spur-Addict]

Ibaka 5-15, Martin 5-16. Perkins and Sefolosha a combined 0-8. Yet, they're down three with 8:45 left in the 4th.

[Monster1776]

coz he's a scrub.Fair enough, hopefull having to full Westbrook shoes will help with that.

[Robz4000]

lol This is a way better team a new improved Marc and Conley . Pondexter is a new addition . Plus Prince and Battier are even and Bayless fits better tbh

Battier > Prince. I'll give you the rest tho, but 2011 Zbo > 2013 Zbo.

[Grit and Grind]

Battier > Prince. I'll give you the rest tho, but 2011 Zbo > 2013 Zbo.
2011 Manu >>>> 2013 Manu

[Spur-Addict]

Jackson is doing his job right now. He's winning his matchup. He's probably the 2nd best player for the Thunder right now. That's why they're losing LOL

[Mr. Body]

These are playoff teams?

[Michael Jordan.]

:lol lil wayne

[Raven]

Fair enough, hopefull having to full Westbrook shoes will help with that.

i'm sure it will, the confidence boost he got from his coach, should help him fix his jumper, he has all the physical tools needed to defend pgs, so he only needs to fix that. He'll never be a good passer though.

[Monster1776]

coz he's a scrub.Dat scrub.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

They have Durant guarding Gasol and the Grizzlies not taking advantage.

[Spur-Addict]

LOL Perkins has played 17:00 total. Such a bum.

[Nathan89]

2011 Manu >>>> 2013 Manu

2011 manu had a broken arm and he missed game 1.

[Raven]

2011 Manu >>>> 2013 Manu

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Grit and Grind]

2011 Manu was still better lol this version of Manu is trash

[AaronY]

Damn, Reggie Jackson..

[Robz4000]

2011 Manu >>>>>> 2013 Manu

[Grit and Grind]

2011 manu had a broken arm and he missed game 1.
He was still better than this Manu and It's not close

[Nathan89]

2011 Manu was still better lol this version of Manu is trash

Agreed, I was just making sure you remembered. I can't remember how effective 2011 Manu actually was.

[AussieFanKurt]

:lol

[Raven]

Agreed, I was just making sure you remembered. I can't remember how effective 2011 Manu actually was.

it was the year he was the franchise, still it's a dumb statement.

[Spur-Addict]

LOL@ Conley. Getting outplayed and had to flop.

[Raven]

reggie :lol

[AussieFanKurt]

old man fish

[Nathan89]

it was the year he was the franchise, still it's a dumb statement.

I'm talking about his effectiveness after the injury. Before that is irrelevant.

[Nathan89]

It really says something when Perkins isn't being used against a big like Marc.

[100%duncan]

Faggots choking :lol

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Don't leave the 3 point shooters open Grizz.

[Raven]

I'm talking about his effectiveness after the injury. Before that is irrelevant.

20+4+4 with .443 shooting

[Spur-Addict]

It really says something when Perkins isn't being used against a big like Marc.

Absolutely. He has been getting abused. And when he offers nothing offensively (Which is the norm), then he has no place on the court.

[Spur-Addict]

:lmao @The R.C Buford teenage version behind Jon Barry

[Nathan89]

What a retarded foul.

[D-Wade]

What is Reggie doing?!

[Spur-Addict]

Terrible no call. Then the terrible foul by Jackson. This game is over.

[Raven]

what a dumb foul

[Nathan89]

20+4+4 with .443 shooting

So 2011 Manu was >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>2013 Manu

[Darth_Pelican]

:lol Gasol actually thinking that Durant wouldn't get that call

[Robz4000]

:lol Durant

[AaronY]

Durant was in the air when Gasol got set..

[Darth_Pelican]

:lmaoDurant

[Raven]

So 2011 Manu was >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>2013 Manu

well considering we lost those series because manu wasn't available in game 1, no.

[01Snake]

Fisher trying to be the hero. haha

[D-Wade]

DFish calling off KD.:lol

[Relevancy]

Durant is a fucking choker......

[Brunodf]

:lolRefs
:lolDurant choking
:lolFisher got nothing left

[jeebus]

not worried here

[Mr. Body]

Both teams really sucked today.

[AussieFanKurt]

:lmao Durant and Fisher... oh god

[AussieFanKurt]

not worried here

[Otaku]

OKC is no match for Memphis.

Grizz in 6.

[DAF86]

Chokeant.

Doesn't work, does it? :lol

[TheCultOfPersonality]

It's nice to see the other team choke from the line for a change.

[Mayhem321]

Sheed was somewhere shouting 'ball don't lie' when Durant bricked those free throws... :rollin

[DAF86]

2011 Manu >>>> 2013 Manu

Probably but 2011 Manu=Spurs best player, 2013 Manu=Spurs 3rd or 4th. Manu would easily be the Thunder second best player and you still have a hard time beating these guys.

[Raven]

is durant gonna cry? :lol

[Arcadian]

:lol thunder

[Stabula]

Is it just me or does Durant look like a shaved orangutan?

[Raven]

Sheed was somewhere shouting 'ball don't lie' when Durant bricked those free throws... :rollin

:lol

[Trainwreck2100]

tired of being second so finishes third

[Grit and Grind]

Probably but 2011 Manu=Spurs best player, 2013 Manu=Spurs 3rd or 4th. Manu would easily be the Thunder second best player and you still have a hard time beating these guys.

LOL Sometimes the Grizzlies try and sometimes we don't try if we didn't turn the basketball so many times we would be up by 17 points besides whenever we are up 6 points it feels like we are up by 15 point because of our defense besides you are the guys who are getting torched by the Warriors .

[Grit and Grind]

tired of being second so finishes third

lol

[HI-FI]

Chokeant.

Doesn't work, does it? :lol

:lol
I hope you weren't working on that for awhile.

[AaronY]

Did Durant just blame it on God..

[jeebus]

http://www.tulsapeople.com/images/2013FIN/05-May/tpupload/meth/Screen%20shot%202013-04-18%20at%201.35.07%20PM.jpg

[Brunodf]

LOL Sometimes the Grizzlies try and sometimes we don't try if we didn't turn the basketball so many times we would be up by 17 points besides whenever we are up 6 points it feels like we are up by 15 point because of our defense besides you are the guys who are getting torched by the Warriors .
Congrats fellow Grizzlies fan. Always said that your team would be better without R.Gay

[Raven]

did durant just thank god for the huge dick in his ass?

[Trainwreck2100]

Why couldn't Ibaka play this shitty last year, fucking bullshit

[JingleJangleJingle]

87 points is all the Grizzlies can muster against a Derrick Fisher led Thunder team lol

[jeebus]

did durant just thank god for the huge dick in his ass?
yup. without god's help, that dick would've literally split durant in half and destroyed his organs

[Trainwreck2100]

Wow Sportscenter completely glossed over Durant missing those two FTs, didn't even mention it

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Durant
:lol Soft choke artist
:lol Biggest bitch in the league

[AaronY]

Wow Sportscenter completely glossed over Durant missing those two FTs, didn't even mention it
Munchausens miss from 28 feet did kind of overshadow it..total wtf play..

[Brunodf]

Why couldn't Ibaka play this shitty last year, fucking bullshit
Bonner/Blair/Small ball PnR D sucks

[Stabula]

Nice to see Stern's small-market darlings crash and burn

[Relevancy]

Wow Sportscenter completely glossed over Durant missing those two FTs, didn't even mention itWhose really ESPN"S golden child, Lebron or Durant?

[Monster1776]

http://www.tulsapeople.com/images/2013FIN/05-May/tpupload/meth/Screen%20shot%202013-04-18%20at%201.35.07%20PM.jpg

Tulsa is a shit hole; it's no secret. People in OKC just try and forget it exists like people in Dallas try to forget about San Antonio lol.

[MarioSpeedwagon]

Munchausens
:lol

[Clipper Nation]

Whose really ESPN"S golden child, Lebron or Durant?

Durant is easily the media's golden child, and the refs' golden child for that matter..... LeBron gets hated on no matter what and doesn't get nearly as many calls as Durant, tbh....

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Grizzlies gotta play better in Game 4.

Conley needs to dominate the point guard matchup and outside of the 2nd half of Game 2 he really hasn't. No excuse to be getting outplayed by Reggie Jackson.

[Trainwreck2100]

Bonner/Blair/Small ball PnR D sucks

He went 15 for fucking 15

[Quadzilla99]

He went 15 for fucking 15

Still depressed about that. Fuck.

[Brunodf]

He went 15 for fucking 15
That was fluke(that series looked fluke tbh), but our D(?) was focused on Durant and playing vs midgets raised Ibaka confidence

[Monster1776]

Durant is easily the media's golden child, and the refs' golden child for that matter..... LeBron gets hated on no matter what and doesn't get nearly as many calls as Durant, tbh....

I really don't want to hear any bullshit about OKC refs after the shit charge call on Jackson followed by two extremely weak foul calls on Gasol trying to do a reverse layup from under the basket with the game tied with a minute left.

[Richie]

2011 Manu >>>> 2013 Manu

Probably not. Manu had a broken arm in the playoffs.

I also think Battier is both a better defender and shooter than Prince.

Both teams have got better, but Spurs have got considerably better while the Grizz only slightly. Healthy Manu, Timmy and Splitter and trading up to Kawhi from Jefferson.

I fancy the Spurs in 6.

[Michael Jordan.]

I really don't want to hear any bullshit about OKC refs after the shit charge call on Jackson followed by two extremely weak foul calls on Gasol trying to do a reverse layup from under the basket with the game tied with a minute left.

http://thebiglead.fantasysportsven.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/double-flop-2.gif

[100%duncan]

^ :lmao

[Latarian Milton]

memphis want to win both games in memphis to gain a 3-1 lead before the series goes back to OKC, and tonight is a good start for them. losing westchuck & harden hurts the team bad imho, now they have no one capable of creating his own shots outside of durant.