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NBA Finals: Will The Heat Scorch The Thunder?

After a labor related splintered season, the NBA Finals is quite the perfect storm. In a battle of epic meteorological proportions, the Thunder takes on the Heat. But more importantly, this is the matchup that seems to be the one most of the basketball universe wants to see.

2012/06/11

Nick Collison #4 of the Oklahoma City Thunder draws the charge against Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs as DeJuan Blair #45 and Kevin Durant #35 fight for position in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Thunder Beat Spurs 108-103

Kevin Durant scored 27 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the brink of the NBA Finals, beating the San Antonio Spurs 108-103 in Game 5 on Monday night and moving within a victory of a series knockout.

2012/06/05

Thabo Sefolosha #2 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder go up for the rebound against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on June 2, 2012 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Spurs Can’t Stop Durant, Fall 109-103 To Thunder

Once Kevin Durant got going, the San Antonio Spurs couldn’t find a way to slow him down.

2012/06/04

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NBA Western Conference Finals Matchup And Prediction

Back in 1999, while Prince was partying, the NBA played a 50 game strike-shortened season that ended with the San Antonio Spurs being crowned champions. That first title for the Spurs began their odd dynasty as they would win the NBA Finals in only odd number years (2003, ‘05, and ’07).

2012/05/24

Los Angeles Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game Five

8 Injured In Oklahoma City Shooting Following Lakers’ Playoff Game

A late night fight that escalated into gunfire left at least eight people wounded as thousands of spectators left a playoff game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers just a few blocks away.

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Lakers Prepare For Back-To-Back Blitz After Disastrous Game 2 Finish

If the Los Angeles Lakers can just shake the memory of the disastrous final two minutes of Game 2, they’ll find plenty of reasons in the first 46 minutes to be encouraged about their chances this weekend against Oklahoma City.

2012/05/17

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 16: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 16, 2012 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Collapse In Final Minutes To Hand Thunder 2-0 Series Lead

Kevin Durant scored 22 points and rattled in the go-ahead basket on a baseline runner with 18 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder scored the final nine points to rally for a 77-75 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.

2012/05/16

Game 2: Kendrick Perkins To Start; Sessions To Guard Westbrook

Kendrick Perkins will start Game 2 tonight after aggravating his right hip strain on Monday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

2012/05/16

Kobe’s Lakers Unfazed By Blowout Loss To Thunder

For a megastar on a tradition-rich franchise with 16 NBA championships, Kobe Bryant has no problem admitting how the Los Angeles Lakers’ shortcomings have popped up repeatedly this season.

2012/05/15

NBA Western Conference Semifinal Matchups And Predictions

The first round of the NBA Playoffs has come to a close for the Western Conference, and the teams vying to make it into the conference finals are ready for battle. Let’s take a look at the Western Conference semifinal matchups to give you insight into who we think will come out on top.

2012/05/14

James Harden Wins 2012 NBA Sixth Man Of The Year Award

When James Harden, the 2012 NBA Sixth Man of the Year was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the third overall pick at the 2009 NBA Draft, he could be considered almost clean shaven in comparison to how he appears now, rocking his celebrated buccaneer beard.

2012/05/10

Thunder’s James Harden Cleared To Play

Thunder guard James Harden has been cleared to play after recovering from the concussion he suffered when the Los Angeles Lakers’ Metta World Peace elbowed him in the back of the head.

2012/04/25

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 22: (L-R) Ramon Sessions #7, Andrew Bynum #17, Kobe Bryant #24, and Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers come together during their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on April 22, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Thrilling Finale: Lakers Use Double-OT To Beat Thunder 114-106

Kobe Bryant scored six of his 26 points in the second overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from an 18-point deficit in the second half for a 114-106 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

2012/04/22

Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers practices at the Toyota Sports Center on October 14, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Forget About Spurs Loss And Focus On Thunder For Their Home Finale

Although Kobe Bryant led the team with 18 points, it couldn’t prevent the Lakers from being embarrassed by the top team in the Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs, for a second straight meeting.

2012/04/21

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 11: Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers goes to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on April 11, 2012 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.(Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Paul Hits Clutch Layup To Beat Thunder In OKC, 100-98

Chris Paul scored 31 points, including the game-winning shot on a layup with 8.8 seconds left, lifting the Los Angeles Clippers to a 100-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night that kept them in position for home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

2012/04/11