The 2012 Thunder are the best jumpshooting team in NBA history.
I dare you to find one that was better.
I have no idea what you're supposed to do to beat these guys. Best interior defense in the league, so you can't post them up nor can you feel comfortable penetrating when they have Ibaka patrolling the paint.
Can't pick-n-roll them since they have the best perimeter defender in the league to put on the primary ball handler in a pick-and-roll set, along with the length on the wings to disturb the passing lanes.
Can't out shoot them. In addition to them being the best jumpshooting team in the league, they also have the personnel that can quickly closeout on opposing 3 point shooters. Because of this, they can pack the paint, cutting off penetration while also being able to simultaneously defend long range jumpers.
The Lakers size couldn't succeed.
The Spurs masterful execution couldn't succeed.
So how in the is Fil 's ISO-Hero ball supposed to beat this team?
I'm rooting for Miami, but it's looking like OKC in 5.
The 2012 Thunder are the best jumpshooting team in NBA history.
I dare you to find one that was better.
Westbrook can be a major, major got at times. I would say that's a weakness.
40-56 points in the paint in favor of OKC, they aren't living on jumpers and tbh Heat were only leading because of the 3s falling for them.
Plus they remind me of the Ninja Turtles
people are pre ejaculating to the thunder in the same fashion they did to the spurs
this team is really really good but they ain't unbeatable
Yep. Doubtful Battier has another game like that again. Thabo will trouble Wade all series, so I expect Wade to average about 20-22 points on 40 percent shooting give or take. Bosh needs to come alive and Lebron needs to play out of his mind offensively while also containing Durant for the Heat to have any shot at winning the series.
Yes, they are. Heat are gettin' SWEPT.
Yet the Spurs can go 2-0 on them and the bed.
lol TampaDude going from Heat in 6 to getting swept while walking downstairs.
Terrible comparison. The Spurs had beaten the ing Jazz and one-legged Clippers, then had a comeback in Game 1 and held on for dear life in Game 2. The Thunder have just hammered the longtime WC triumvirate in the playoffs, while the Heat played the Pacers and a 65 y/o Celtics team (minus Avery Bradley).
Multiple top talents + good team ball = Dynasty
OKC would lose to the 2011 Mavs, 2010 Lakers, 2009 Lakers, 2008 Celtics, 2007 Spurs, 2005 Spurs, 2003 Spurs, 2002 Lakers/Kings, 2001 Lakers and 2000 Lakers, tbh..
They wouldn't have an officiating advantage against any of those teams, tbh, other than the Mavs..
My eyes were opened tonight. NOBODY can beat this OKC team the way it's assembled right now. If they can keep this lineup together, and stay healthy, they will win at least 5 or 6 les in a row. They are the new dynasty of the world.
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You whisper "You Ain't " to Westbrook before the game and hope he hears you. That's about it.
Not really. Even during the Spurs' streak, there was still plenty of skeptics, citing that the Spurs' average defense, their young role-players, and lack of a superstar might be their downfall. Even when they seemed unbeatable, you could see the s in the armor.
The only weakness anyone's been able to find with the Thunder is the hope Westbrook shoots them out of a game.
And you what they say about hope. Hope in one hand, in the other...
Maybe, but those teams are long gone...OKC will rule the NBA until 2020.
OKC is the best and most complete team in the NBA this season. It will take something weird to happen for them to lose this series.
What happened to "Heat in 6, Book it?"
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OKC has some players that will be looking for paydays. That's their biggest problem going forward.
I saw the light tonight. OKC cannot be defeated.
Stern wants to see Lebron get a ring tbh.
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