FYI: 'Thunder drama'

Thunder tame tired Grizzlies in Game 5 – OKC doesn’t need three OTs to whip Memphis this time. (This story continues here)

Thunder Vs. Mavericks: Eric Maynor Gives Scott Brooks Flexibility In Benching Russell Westbrook – Much is being made of Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks ‘ decision to bench All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook in the fourth quarter of the team’s Game 2 win over the Dallas Mavericks . Lost in the drama of the Westbrook controversy is the fact that the reason Brooks can make that call and come away with a win is because Eric Maynor , the team’s back-up point guard, is exceptional in … (This story continues here)

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Biggest Question Could Be Answered By James Harden – The Russell Westbrook drama throughout the playoffs has overshadowed the development of James Harden, who is not only becoming a star, but one who offers the perfect fit alongside the talents of Westbrook and Kevin Durant. Never was this more clear than in the Thunder’s Game 2 win over the Dallas Mavericks. The question that Mike Breen, Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy discussed midway through … (This story continues here)

NBA Playoffs 2011, Mavericks Vs. Thunder: Kendrick Perkins Does Not Like Tyson Chandler – What would the NBA be without some drama? Thunder big man Kendrick Perkins does not like Tyson Chandler , according to ESPN Dallas . Said Perkins of Chandler: He don’t like me, I don’t like him and that’s pretty much how it’s been. Everybody always looks at me as kind of like a dirty player if you’re on the opposite team, but he’s just as dirty as anybody else. Chandler downplayed Perkins … (This story continues here)

NBA Playoffs 2011: Why the Oklahoma City Thunder Will Win Game 3 – NBA Playoffs 2011, Oklahoma City Thunder Will Protect Home Court in Game 3 Dirk Nowitzki’s historic game one performance made it look like it was going to be a long, or short, series for the Oklahoma City Thunder. After a game two upset though, the Thunder now have home-court advantage and all the momentum. Being one of the most exciting teams to watch in the NBA, they draw some of the most … (This story continues here)

Off the Dribble: West Provides Game 7 Drama – That the Thunder and the Grizzlies are vying for a spot in the conference finals represents a shift in the N.B.A. For the first time since 2007, neither the Lakers nor the Celtics will be in the finals. (This story continues here)

NBA Playoffs: A Minute to Minute Breakdown of Last Nights Mavs-Thunder Game – Last nights Mavericks -Thunder game was huge. Huge for Dirk coming off the game that made him “the most liked German in the history of the United States”, huge for the Thunder after they are the first team since San Diego State in March to be totally cool giving up 40-plus points to a white dude, a big game for Scott Brooks to fix the reputation that I gave him of being the most clueless coach … (This story continues here)

REVIEW: Thor: God of Thunder Review – Thor hits just as hard as he does in the movie, but with less feeling. From the moment I received Thor for Wii, I was skeptical. I opened the package to find a four-page pamphlet. Looking at the packaging and presentation of the physical product, the game screamed “discount shelf,” which was disheartening for me. Still, I was excited to take control of Thor, the Odinson. When I booted up the … (This story continues here)

Dwight Howard, Oklahoma City Thunder, Tiger Woods and Tuesday’s Sports News – Dwight Howard is not happy about the way journalists are covering him and the Orlando Magic coming forward and saying they’re running him out of town. Is it the truth or is Howard just grasping at straws? We’ll discuss that inside. Furthermore, the Oklahoma City Thunder found a way to grind out a thrilling three overtime win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Is that win the one that seals up the … (This story continues here)

Marvel’s God of Thunder strikes a hit – At long last the heroic god of thunder gets his due on the big screen. By far the biggest gamble Marvel has taken yet, expanding their pseudo-science world into full fantasy, Thor is a tricky hero to portray without a healthy helping of cheese or unintentional hilarity. The cosmic fantasy and Shakespearean like language of the comics could’ve easily translated poorly to the screen and given … (This story continues here)