A few positives from the game:
- I'm glad I didn't have to sit through another Jeff Green annihilation. Serge Ibaka held Randolph to 17 points and 6 rebounds. A nice change from the 30 point 18 rebound performances I have seen in the past.
- James Harden continues to play well. He is really learning how to use his body in the lane. I really like the progress he is made and hope he continues on this little hot streak he has going on.
- Russell had a positive game for the most part. His turnovers seem a lot more problematic when they almost equal his assist total. 27 points on 11-21 shouldn't go without praise though.
Now for the negatives:
- Memphis had more assists, rebounds, steals, blocks, fast-break points, and points in the paint. Combine that with less turnovers and fouls and you have a team that deserved to win this game. They simply outplayed the Thunder in nearly every aspect.
- I know I have touched on it once already but Tony Allen can't be allowed to go off on us anymore.
- Mike Conley has joined Jeff Foster of players that I hate for no good reason.
- Not only was Durant struggling to get going offensively, he hoisted 10 attempts from beyond the arc. For a guy averaging 34% on the season, that is not acceptable.
If the Thunder were to win this one, they could have had a nice little win streak develop with some super soft nancies coming up this week. I guess a new streak will have to begin.
Next up: @ Philadelphia 76ers, March 9th at 6 pm CT.
2 comments:
I love your blog. But then again, I love the Thunder.
I agree with Elizabeth, I like how you point out the positives and negatives of the game.
Agreeing with everyone else. Very cool idea to list positives and negatives.
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