Thunder Cruise Past Detroit 104-94

I must start this post off with a bang. The following video should suffice. And for all of you who haven't seen it yet, you're very welcome.

After 37 seconds, a cigarette, and a shower to wash the nastiness off, we can finally move on to the rest of the game.

While OKC is clearly the better team, road games can sometimes be tricky. As long as they didn't come out lacking energy and missing shots, I figured this one would be over fairly early.

After trading buckets early, the game was pretty exciting. James Harden entered the game just past the halfway mark as usual and provided a spark to keep the offense going. When he gets it going like he has lately, the Thunder don't have to worry about production with Durant and Westbrook off the floor. Harden went 7 for 11 from the floor and 4 for 6 from beyond the arc finishing with 22 points. He also converted all of his attempts from the charity stripe. Sprinkle in 3 steals and you have quite the game from the 6th man/bearded wonder.

I kinda feel bad for Tracy McGrady. I thought superstars that were past their prime were supposed to get picked up by championship contenders, not one of the Eastern Conference punching bags. At lease he stayed in the NBA (looking at you Iverson).

Shout out to Chris Wilcox only because I used to cheer for you when you played for OKC. No, I am not taking you back no matter how hard you beg. Don't feel bad though, I feel that way about most of the players that have come and gone since the franchise has represented my hometown.

The crowd could have multi-tasked during this game as the Thunder were in control almost wire to wire. However, Westbrook's dunk was rewarded with instant crowd approval and got people out of their seats.  From what I could see, it was needed as the game dragged on ending in a predictable finish.

Let's look at the best individual performances for each side:

Oklahoma City Thunder:

James Harden: 22 points, 3 assists, 3 steals, 63% FG, 66% 3P, 100% FT

Overall a great game for James. I continue to be impressed with the way he has been playing.

Detroit Pistons:


Greg Monroe: 12 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 50% FG, 100% FT

I haven't seen much from the rookie out of Georgetown but he distributed the ball pretty well for a PF.

Here is the box score courtesy of ESPN.

Also, you have to see this. Unbelievable.

Okay yeah, I linked the Westbrook's dunk again. The reason, you ask? Because it's freaking tight.

Next up: @ Cleveland Cavaliers (12-52), March 13th at noon CT.