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OKC ThunderCast #100: 2012 Western Conference Finals Preview
Brent and Blayne discuss the upcoming match-up between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2012 Western Conference Finals and the impact of the city's decision to close Thunder Alley. Also, previous host Michael rejoins the guys to take a look back at the last four years and 99 episodes and relive some of our more prophetic and funny moments.
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OKC ThunderCast #99: Going to California
Blayne and Brent break down games 1 and 2 of the Thunder-Lakers series. Our take on how the Lakers were able to slow the Thunder, and how the Oklahoma City fans handled the return of Metta World Peace to the Peake.
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OKC ThunderCast #98:Harden the Sixth Man and the Second Round
The playoffs roll on, but the Thunder catch a breather after sweeping the defending champion Dallas Mavericks. Brent and Blayne look ahead to our possible round two opponent, and deliver well-deserved accolades to our reigning Sixth Man of the Year, James Harden.
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OKC ThunderCast #97: Kevin Durant Wins It
Blayne and Brent discuss the most satisfying and frustrating parts of the Thunder-Mavericks series so far, including Kevin Durant's game winning shot in game 1. Find out what Mavericks players shot bothers us the most and hear playoff predictions from you, the fans.
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OKC ThunderCast #96: Thunder Playoff Predictions
Your ThunderCast hosts weigh in on the unprovoked attack on James Harden by Metta World Peace, then look ahead to the Thunder's first two playoff opponents: Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers or Denver Nuggets. Finally we don our forecasting hats and make some playoff predictions.
Play the Show [21:14 minutes]
OKC ThunderCast #95: Basketball Moratoria
James Harden reminds everyone how dangerous the Thunder can be by scoring 40 points against the Phoenix Suns. Blayne makes a statistical case that we shouldn’t have been surprised. Plus, we reveal our top 6 things we wish would stop happening in a basketball game.
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OKC ThunderCast #94: The Skid, the Spurs, the Seed
The first three game losing streak of the season allows the Spurs to pull into a tie for first place in the Western Conference. How important is the first seed to the Thunder and should they extend themselves to attain it? Brent and Blayne debate the question and look ahead to possible playoff matchups.
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OKC ThunderCast #93: Did the Thunder Tank?
In an NBA Today podcast, Beckley Mason asserts the Thunder tanked in order to use the lottery to their gainful advantage. Blayne and Brent debate this assertion, and also respond to Ryen Russilo's belief that the Heat's big three are preferable to that of the Thunder.
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OKC ThunderCast #92: The Wild Thunder Spring Break and Derek Fisher
Last Friday, the Thunder won a double-overtime thriller against the Minnesota Timberwolves with more ups and downs than a game of whack-a-mole. It perfectly represents the last 10 days that witnessed a blowout at home from the Spurs, the addition of Derek Fisher after the trade deadline, and 3 straight wins against the Clippers, Timberwolves, and Heat. Brent and Blayne bring you their belated thoughts on this momentous week in two acts.
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OKC ThunderCast #91: Pivotal Point
The 2012 trade deadline quietly slides by with no trades made by the Thunder in spite of some troubling trends shown lately. A complete lack of intensity on both ends of the floor was apparent in a bitter loss to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Brent and Blayne ask the question: is this roster really ready for the postseason?
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OKC ThunderCast #90: Six Troubling Games
Since the All-Star break, the Thunder are 4 and 2. However, these six games have displayed troubling trends including breakdowns on the offensive and defensive end. Is it time to panic? Blayne explores the lessons in the letdowns.
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OKC ThunderCast #89: Thunder Trading Post
Brent and Blayne discuss Kevin Durant's All Star game MVP, the comeback against the Philadelphia Sixers, and speculate on what trades the Thunder may have in store before the March 15th trading deadline. Plus, your hosts respond to listener feedback from all over the world including the inaugural ThunderCast voicemail.
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OKC ThunderCast #88: A Rebuttal to Skip Bayless on Russell Westbrook
Skip Bayless of ESPN's First Take spewed a vehement diatribe in criticism of Russell Westbrook earlier this week because he occasionally takes more shots in a game than Kevin Durant. Hear Brent's rebuttal to this unwarranted attack on the Thunder's other emerging superstar. Also, read here for more on the subject from Darnell Mayberry at NewsOK.com.
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OKC ThunderCast #87: How to Beat the Thunder
The Thunder remain atop the Western Conference standings, but the team is not without weaknesses. Blayne and Brent assume the role of Thunder opponent, and work to answer the question, "How do you beat the Thunder?"
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OKC ThunderCast #86: Cooking with Daequan
The Thunder are finding ways to win in spite of a grueling 5 game road trip. What players have most stepped up to fill the void left by Thabo Sefolosha's injury? Plus, why do the Thunder leave so many opposing teams grumbling? Brent and Blayne share their take.
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OKC ThunderCast #85: Debunk the Dunk
After the Clippers loss, some analysts already began predicting a Thunder v. Clippers Western Conference Finals matchup. But Blayne and Brent think different, and offer they're own take on Blake Griffin's dunk in spite of the fact that Kevin Durant says he doesn't care about it. Also, is our team better with James Harden in the starting lineup?
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OKC ThunderCast #84: Just That Good
In a special editorial, Brent asks the question of why the Thunder are looking so dominant right now. Have the Thunder improved that much, or are we being fooled by an easy stretch of schedule? How have they gotten so much better with the same basic roster as last year?
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OKC ThunderCast #83: Westbrook Aboard
Brent and Blayne break down the 5-year contract extension signed by Russell Westbrook on January 19th. Was it a good deal for the Thunder and for Russell? What does it mean for James Harden and Serge Ibaka? Finally, we ask the question whether it is better for the Thunder to think of themselves as the best team or keep the mindset of an underdog.
Play the Show [22:52 minutes]
OKC ThunderCast #82: The Loss of Eric Maynor
The Thunder start this condensed season 8-2, but have lost Eric Maynor to injury for the rest of the season. Now the rookie Reggie Jackson steps up to fill his role, but does he have the poise to lead the second unit of a playoff team? What moves do the Thunder need to make to compensate? Plus, find out if James Harden should start instead of Thabo Sefolosha.
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OKC ThunderCast #81: The Lockout Still Stinks
Season Four kicks off dramatically with a 4-0 start and the most impressive and memorable buzzer beating three-pointer in Thunder history. However, we’re not ready to write the lockout into the history books just yet. Your hosts let the owners and players know what they really think. And one of your hosts tries to leave the ThunderCast for good.
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OKC ThunderCast #80: Season Three Spectacular
Your ThunderCast hosts recap the Western Conference Finals and recall the most unforgettable and emotional moments of a dramatic Season Three. Can you guess the answer to Brent’s trivia question? And who will we pull for between Dallas and Miami? All this and more in the season finale.
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OKC ThunderCast #79: Age Before Beauty
In a weekend editorial, Brent breaks down the good, bad, and ugly from Game 3 against the Dallas Mavericks. Who's to blame for the Thunder's poor start? Also, if you could pick just one player from each team to best represent his franchise, who would they be?
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OKC ThunderCast #78: Ri-Dirk-ulous
Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals saw a great performance from Kevin Durant overshadowed by a near perfect Dirk Nowitzki . The Thunder remain confronted with winning on the road against the hot-shooting Dallas Mavericks. What adjustments does Oklahoma City need to make in Game 2 and beyond to capture the advantage in the series? Brent, Blayne, and Michael share our top-secret formulas to Thunder success.
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OKC ThunderCast #77: The Proof Is In the Playoffs
If the Thunder can reach the Western Conference Finals by eliminating the Grizzlies, will the accomplishment be tainted by the fact that the Thunder have not had to beat the Lakers or Spurs? Brent and Blayne take starkly opposed viewpoints on this question, and we address a fan's question: why does Westbrook get blamed for the Thunder's losses?
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OKC ThunderCast #76: Bear Down
After being dominated by the Grizzlies in Game 1 of the Western Conference semi-finals, many Thunder faithful began to despair. The Thunder stopped the Memphis momentum dead in its tracks, however, with a convincing Game 2 victory. Which game better predicts of the rest of the series, and which game was just a fluke? Your hosts project the series outcome and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the contending teams.
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OKC ThunderCast #75: Rocky Finish
The Thunder celebrate a momentous round 1 playoff victory over the Denver Nuggets, but unanswered questions swirl. Why did the Thunder play poorly in the last two games of the series? Will the Memphis Grizzlies or San Antonio Spurs present a better match up for the Thunder? Michael and Brent discuss these questions, and (gasp!) offer some criticism for the inimitable Kevin Durant.
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OKC ThunderCast #74: Advantage Thunder
The Thunder take a 2-0 advantage over the Denver Nuggets. Blayne, Brent, and Michael discuss the keys to Thunder victory in the first two games and what we expect to see in games three and four.
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OKC ThunderCast #73: 2011 Nuggets vs Thunder Playoff Preview
The Thunder begin the 2011 Playoffs with a round 1 match up against the new look Nuggets. Do the Thunder have what it takes to win the series and reach the 2nd round? How important is home court advantage to us? What player on the Nuggets' roster should worry us the most? Should our late season win over the Lakers make us more confident? Michael, Blayne, and Brent analyze the Nuggets-Thunder series in prophetic detail.
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OKC ThunderCast #72: Why We Win
When is it OK to tank? Brent offers his take on tanking to improve playoff seeding in this special OKC ThunderCast editorial.
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OKC ThunderCast #71: False Cumulative Impression
Brent celebrates the Thunder's clinching of the Northwest Division by taking a long weekend vacation with his family. He leaves Blayne and Michael to address the slumping Thunder offense, fan adjustments to Kendrick Perkins's technical fouls, and whether or not the Thunder would be better off with a third or fourth seed in the playoffs.
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