OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER PLAYOFF GAME NOTES WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS GAME #6
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER vs. LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS (3-2) (2-3)
STAPLES CENTER, CA ٠ (9:30 PM (CST ٠ MAY 15, 2014 ٠ THURSDAY
…2013-14 SCHEDULE/RESULTS .. … OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER PROBABLE STARTERS …… … NO DATE OPP W/L **TV/RECORD 1 10/30 @ UTA W, 101-98 1-0 No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Prior to NBA/Home Country Yrs. Pro 2 11/1 @ MIN L, 81-100 1-1 3 11/3 vs. PHX W, 103-96 2- 1 35 Kevin Durant F 6 9 240 09/29/88 Texas/USA 7 4 11/6 vs. DAL W, 107-93 3-1 5 11/8 @ DET W, 119-100 4-1 9 Serge Ibaka F 6 10 245 09/18/89 Ricoh Manresa/Republic of Congo 5 6 11/10 vs. WAS W, 106-105 (OT) 5-1 5 Kendrick Perkins C 6 10 270 11/10/84 Clifton J. Ozen HS (TX)/USA 11 7 11/13 @ LAC L, 103-111 5-2 25 Thabo Sefolosha G 6 7 222 05/02/84 Angelico Biella /Switzerland 8 8 11/14 @ GSW L, 115-116 5-3 9 11/16 @ MIL W, 92-79 6-3 0 Russell Westbrook G 6 3 200 11/12/88 UCLA/USA 6 10 11/18 vs. DEN W, 115-113 7-3 11 11/21 vs. LAC W, 105-91 8-3 …… OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER RESERVES … 12 11/24 vs. UTA W, 95-73 9-3 13 11/27 vs. SAS W, 94-88 10-3 12 Steven Adams C 7 0 255 07/20 /93 Pittsburgh/New Zealand 1 14 11/29 vs. GSW W, 113-112 (OT) 11-3 15 12/1 vs. MIN W, 113-103 12-3 2 Caron Butler G 6 7 228 03/13/80 Connecticut/USA 12 16 12/3 @ SAC W, 97-95 13-3 4 Nick Collison F 6 10 255 10/26/80 Kansas/USA 10 17 12/4 @ POR L, 104-111 13-4 18 12/6 @ NOP W, 109-95 14-4 6 Derek Fisher G 6 1 210 08/09/74 Arkansas Little Rock/USA 18 19 12/8 vs. IND W, 118-94 15-4 15 Reggie Jackson G 6 3 208 04/16/90 Boston College/USA 3 20 12/10 @ ATL W, 101-92 16-4 7 Grant Jerrett F 6 10 232 07/08/93 Arizona/USA 1 21 12/11 @ MEM W, 116-100 17-4 22 12/13 vs. LAL W, 122-97 18-4 3 Perry Jones F 6 11 235 09/24/91 Baylor/USA 2 23 12/15 vs. ORL W, 101-98 19-4 11 Jeremy Lamb G 6 5 185 05/30/92 Connecticut/USA 2 24 12/17 @ DEN W, 105-93 20-4 25 12/19 vs. CHI W, 107-95 21-4 21 Andre Roberson G 6 7 210 12/04/91 Colorado/USA 1 26 12/21 @ SAS W, 113-110 22-4 34 Hasheem Thabeet C 7 3 263 02/16/87 Connecticut/Tanzania 5 27 12/22 vs. TOR L, 98-104 22-5 28 12/25 @ NYK W, 123-94 23-5 29 12/27 @ CHA W, 89-85 24-5 … OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER STAFF … 30 12/29 vs. HOU W, 117-86 25-5 31 12/31 vs. POR L, 94-98 25-6 32 1/2 vs. BKN L, 93-95 25-7 HEAD COACH Scott Brooks (UC Irvine) 33 1/4 @ MIN W, 115-111 26-7 ASSISTANT COACHES Rex Kalamian (Cal Poly Pomona) 34 1/5 vs. BOS W, 119-96 27-7 Robert Pack (USC) 35 1/7 @ UTA L, 101-112 27-8 36 1/9 @ DEN L, 88-101 27-9 Mark Bryant (Seton Hall) 37 1/11 vs. MIL W, 101-85 28-9 Brian Keefe (UNLV) 38 1/14 @ MEM L, 87-90 28-10 39 1/16 @ HOU W, 104-92 29-10 Mike Terpstra (Northwest Nazarene University) 40 1/17 vs. GSW W, 127-121 30-10 DIRECTOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE Dwight Daub (Evansville) 41 1/19 vs. SAC W, 108-93 31-10 42 1/21 vs. POR W, 105-97 32-10 ATHLETIC TRAINER Joe Sharpe (Old Dominion) 42 1/22 @ SA W, 111-105 33-10 44 1/24 @ BOS W, 101-83 34-10 45 1/25 @ PHI W, 103-91 35-10 PLAYOFF SCHEDULE (DATE/LOCATION/TIME(CST)/TV/RESULTS) … 46 1/27 vs. ATL W, 111-109 36-10 47 1/29 @ MIA W, 112-95 37-10 48 1/31 @ BKN W, 120-95 38-10 Game 1 – May 5 (Mon) Los Angeles at Oklahoma City 8:30PM Clippers, 122 105 49 2/1 @ WAS L, 81-96 38-11 Game 2 – May 7 (Wed) Los Angeles at Oklahoma City 8:30PM Thunder, 112 101 50 2/3 vs. MEM W, 86-77 39-11 Game 3 – May 9 (Fri) Oklahoma City at Los Angeles 9:30PM Thunder, 118 112 51 2/5 vs. MIN W, 106-97 40-11 52 2/7 @ ORL L, 102-103 40-12 Game 4 – May 11 (Sun) Oklahoma City at Los Angeles 2:30PM Clippers, 101 99 53 2/9 vs. NY W, 112-100 41-12 Game 5 – May 13 (Tue) Los Angeles at Oklahoma City 8:30PM Thunder, 105 104 54 2/11 @ POR W, 98-95 42-12 55 2/13 @ LAL W, 107-103 43-12 Game 6 – May 15 (Thu) Oklahoma City at Los Angeles 9:30PM ESPN 56 2/20 vs. MIA L, 81-103 43-13 Game 7 * May 18 (Sun) Los Angeles at Oklahoma City TBD TNT 57 2/23 vs. LAC L, 125-117 43-14 *If necessary 58 2/26 vs. CLE L, 104-114 43-15 59 2/28 vs. MEM W, 113-107 44-15 60 3/2 vs. CHA W, 116-99 45-15 … INFORMATION … 61 3/4 vs. PHI W, 125-92 46-15 62 3/6 @ PHX L, 122-128 46-16 63 3/9 @ LAL L, 110-114 46-17 INJURY REPORT: None 64 3/11 vs. HOU W, 106-98 47-17 65 3/13 vs. LAL W, 131-102 48-17 66 3/16 vs. DAL L, 86-109 48-18 PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: Serge Ibaka: Surge Ee BAK a 67 3/17 @ CHI W, 97-85 49-18 Andre Roberson: ROB er sun 68 3/20 @ CLE W, 102-95 50-18 Thabo Sefolosha: TA bow sef a LOW sha 69 3/21 @ TOR W, 119-118 (2OT) 51-18 70 3/24 vs. DEN W, 117-96 52-18 Hasheem Thabeet: Ha SHEEM THA beet 71 3/25 @ DAL L, 119-128 (OT) 52-19 72 3/28 vs. SAC W, 94-81 53-19 73 3/30 vs. UTA W, 116-96 54-19 SCOTT BROOKS PREGAME 105 minutes prior to the game at HOME and 90 minutes 74 4/3 vs. SA W, 106-94 55-19 MEDIA AVAILABILITY: prior to the game on the ROAD 75 4/4 @ HOU L, 107-111 55-20 76 4/6 @ PHX L, 115-122 55-21 77 4/8 @ SAC W, 107-92 56-21 RECENT TRANSACTIONS: 4/7/14: Signed forward Grant Jerrett 78 4/9 @ LAC W, 107-101 57-21 79 4/11 vs. NOP W, 116-94 58-21 3/28/14: Signed forward Reggie Williams to 10 day 80 4/13 @ IND L, 97-102 58-22 contract 81 4/14 @ NOP L, 89-101 58-23 82 4/16 vs. DET W, 112-111 59-23 3/16/14: Signed guard Mustafa Shakur to 10 day contract **All games can be heard on 98.1 FM, the Sports Animal SECOND ROUND OPPONENT – LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS Playoff Series (Thunder 3-2)
May 13 th , 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena Oklahoma City 105 – Los Angeles Clippers 104 The Thunder overcame a 13 point deficit with four minutes to play and a seven point deficit with just 49 seconds remaining in regulation by using an 8 0 run in the final minute to secure the win… The Thunder dominated points in the paint to the tune of 44 22, while outscoring the Clippers 19 12 in fast break points and turning 17 Clippers turnovers into 23 points… Russell Westbrook scored 23 of his game high 38 points in the second half, while adding six assists, five rebounds and three steals… The Thunder went 32 for 36 from the free throw line, led by Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant combining to go 26 for 28… Steven Adams chipped in nine points while Reggie Jackson added eight points and seven rebounds.
May 11 th , 2014 at Staples Center Oklahoma City 99 – Los Angeles Clippers 101 The Thunder built a 22 point first quarter lead, but the Clippers chipped away throughout the afternoon, eventually outscoring the Thunder 38 24 in the fourth quarter to take Game 4… Kevin Durant scored 40 points on 12 for 24 shooting and 15 for 18 shooting from the free throw line in addition to grabbing seven rebounds… Russell Westbrook scored 27 points, made eight assists, grabbed six rebounds and made three steals… Serge Ibaka blocked four shots while Reggie Jackson chipped in ten points… The Thunder held the Clippers to 41.9 percent shooting including 3 for 21 from the three point line… This was the first game all postseason that the Thunder was outrebounded (OKC outrebounded by a margin of 45 43).
May 9 th , 2014 at Staples Center Oklahoma City 118 – Los Angeles Clippers 112 The Thunder used a 7 0 run in the final three minutes to break open a game that featured 19 lead changes and 13 ties… The Thunder shot 55.7 percent thanks to 26 assists, while holding the Clippers to 45.2 percent shooting, including 7 for 26 from the three point line… Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook both nearly registered triple doubles, combining for 59 points, 16 rebounds and 19 assists… Serge Ibaka was a perfect 9 for 9 on shots inside the three point line, scoring 20 points, while Caron Butler and Reggie Jackson combined to score 28 points… The Thunder outscored the Clippers 32 22 in the fourth quarter, where it shot 11 for 18 and held the Clippers to 10 for 26 shooting.
May 7 th , 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena Oklahoma City 112 – Los Angeles Clippers 101 The Thunder exploded for its 2014 team playoff high 37 points in the first quarter and then used an 11 0 run in the third quarter to break the game open completely… Russell Westbrook recorded his third triple double of this year’s playoffs with 31 points on 13 for 22 shooting in addition to ten rebounds, ten assists and three steals… Kevin Durant nearly registered a triple double with 32 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists… The Thunder out rebounded the Clippers 52 36 and outscored Los Angeles 48 36 in the paint and 17 9 in second chance points… Thabo Sefolosha scored all 14 of his points in the second half while making three steals…On the night, the Thunder led by as many as 20 points.
May 5 th , 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena Oklahoma City 105 – Los Angeles Clippers 122 The Thunder’s 9 0 first quarter run was answered by a 21 4 Clippers run shortly thereafter, and the Thunder never got closer than nine points after the end of the first quarter… The Thunder held the Clippers to just 10 fast break points, but Los Angeles shot 54.9 percent from the field and 15 for 29 from the three point line… Russell Westbrook scored 29 points on 9 for 14 shooting while Kevin Durant scored 25 points… The Thunder out rebounded the Clippers by 16, but turned the ball over nine more times than Los Angeles… The Thunder shot 45.9 percent from the field and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, leading to 12 second chance points.
Playoff Notes: Oklahoma City is making its fifth consecutive trip to the playoffs and in each of the last four seasons, the Thunder has advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals. After defeating Memphis in the first round of the 2014 playoffs, the Thunder became the only Western Conference team to advance out of the first round in each of the last four seasons (Miami also accomplished the feat in the Eastern Conference).
Thunder vs. Clippers: The Thunder and Clippers are meeting in the postseason for the very first time in the history of the two franchises. The Thunder took a 3 2 series lead on Tuesday night in Game 5 after closing the game on a 17 3 run to capture the come from behind victory. Entering the 2014 playoffs, the winner of Game 5, when the series is tied 2 2, goes onto win the series 83.0% of the time (142 171). After claiming a 118 112 victory in Game 3 at STAPLES Center last Friday night, the Thunder won despite trailing through the first three quarters (The Clippers had been a perfect 35 0 at home this past regular season + playoffs when leading after three quarters).
Game 5: After surrendering a 16 point fourth quarter lead in their Game 4 loss, the Thunder overcame a 13 point fourth quarter deficit in Game 5 to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers and take a 3 2 lead in their best of seven series (OKC trailed by 13 with four plus minutes left in regulation). It is the first time that two teams won a game after trailing by 13 or more points in the fourth quarter in a single playoff series since Dallas and San Antonio both overcame 13 point deficits during the 2003 Western Conference Finals.
Comebacks: Prior to the Clippers' fourth quarter comeback in Game 4, 459 teams had held a 13 point fourth quarter lead over the past 10 playoff seasons combined (since 2005). Of those teams, 445 went on to win the game (96.9 percent). Such a feat has now occurred in the last two games of the Thunder vs. Clippers series. It is also worth noting, the Thunder is now 4 1 this postseason in games played after a loss.
Playoff Russell: In Games 2 and 3 against the Clippers, Russell Westbrook handed out 10 or more assists in back to back playoff games for the first time in his career. He has recorded three triple doubles already this postseason (no other player has recorded a single triple double during this 2014 postseason) and in 12 playoff games, Westbrook is averaging 27.3 points, 8.4 rebounds and 8.1 assists. If Westbrook were to average 26+ points, 9+ rebounds and 8+ assists, he would become just the second player in NBA postseason history to hit such benchmarks (Oscar Robertson accomplished the feat during the 1962 and 1963 playoffs). Westbrook’s 38 points in the Thunder’s Game 5 victory represents the third most points scored in his playoff career.
Nearly a Record: In Game 2 versus Los Angeles, Russell Westbrook recorded his second triple double in the past three games and Kevin Durant came one assist shy of recording his first postseason triple double. Had Durant registered one most assist, the tandem of Westbrook and Durant would have become the first pair of teammates to record a triple double in the same game in all time NBA postseason history.
Good Company: Through the first 12 games of the NBA playoffs, Kevin Durant is averaging 30.8 points per game (tops in the NBA), bringing his career playoff scoring average to the 4th best all time in NBA playoff history. Durant has registered eight 30+ point games during the 2014 playoffs (that’s as many as any other two players combined). The chart below highlight’s the NBA’s top all time playoff scorers.
Top Playoff Scoring Averages (All-Time) Michael Jordan 33.4 ppg Allen Iverson 29.7 ppg Jerry West 29.1 ppg Kevin Durant 29.0 ppg
All-Time Leader: After registering 26 points in Game 5 vs. the Grizzlies, Kevin Durant (1,915) became the top all time playoff scoring leader in franchise history {Passing Gary Payton (1,668)}. Durant has played in 66 playoff games for the Thunder, while Payton played 94 playoff games for the franchise.
Still Fishing: To say that Derek Fisher is a veteran of the postseason would seemingly be an understatement. The 2014 playoffs mark Fisher’s 16th trip to the postseason in his career. A five time NBA Champion, after the Thunder’s Game 2 victory versus the Clippers, Fisher claimed his 156 playoff victory, the most in NBA playoff history. Earlier this season, Fisher captured his 1,000th career victory (regular season & playoffs combined). Fisher owns 853 career regular season wins, which ranks second among active NBA players (Tim Duncan). Despite all the miles, Fisher put together one of the best shooting years of his career this past season. In his last 40 games, Fisher shot 42.9% from 3 point range (60 140 3FGs).
Round 1: In the opening round of the 2014 playoffs, the Thunder competed in a seven game series for just a second time in the Oklahoma City era. As was the case in 2011, the Thunder claimed victory in a decisive Game 7 versus the Memphis Grizzlies to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals. The Thunder advanced past Memphis, despite trailing 2 3 after the first five games of the series. Entering the 2014 playoffs, only 14.1% (37 225) of teams trailing 2 3 in a seven game series went onto win their respective series.
Game 7 Triple-Double: Russell Westbrook has appeared in two Game 7’s in his career and in each instance, Westbrook registered a triple double. During Game 7 versus Memphis, Westbrook joined Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history with 27+ points, 16+ assists and 10+ rebounds in a playoff game . Westbrook is also one of just two players to record multiple triple doubles during a Game 7 (Rajon Rondo).
Most Game 7 Triple-Doubles Russell Westbrook (2x) 2011 & 2014 Rajon Rondo (2x) 2012 Scottie Pippen (1x) 1992 James Worthy (1x) 1988 Larry Bird (1x) 1984 Jerry West (1x) 1969
OT Anyone: During Games 2 through 5 of the Thunder’s opening round playoff series, Oklahoma City and Memphis decided the outcome in overtime. This represents the first playoff series in NBA history to feature four straight overtime games .
Mr. April: Reggie Jackson stepped up in a big way in Game 4 of the Thunder’s opening round series vs. Memphis as the third year guard recorded a career best 32 points (on 11 of 16 shooting) to go along with nine rebounds. Jackson became just the second player (Manu Ginobili) in the last 25 years to record 32+ points and 9+ rebounds off the bench during a NBA playoff game.
35 or More: The Memphis Grizzlies franchise has allowed just ten 35 point playoff games in franchise history, and of those, Durant has been responsible for six of those 35+ point efforts (no other player has recorded 35+ point versus Memphis in the playoffs more than once). Dating back to the 2010 postseason, Durant has posted 15 games of 35 or more (tops in the NBA during this span).
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FIRST ROUND OPPONENT – MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES Playoff Series (4-3 Thunder)
Thunder vs. Grizzlies
Playoffs: 9 10 Playoff Series: 2 1
May 3 rd , 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena Oklahoma City 120 – Memphis 109 The Thunder fell behind by as many as 11 in the first quarter, but persevered with a 10 0 run and a 13 3 run as it outscored Memphis by 22 in the second and third quarters combined to take control of the game… The Thunder shot a blistering 60.9 percent from the field, including 11 for 19 from the three point line, while holding the Grizzlies to 44.6 percent shooting… Russell Westbrook racked up 27 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds, completing just the eighth triple double in a Game 7 in NBA history, and also becoming one of just two players to accomplish that feat twice… Kevin Durant scored 33 points on 12 for 18 shooting, including 5 for 5 from the three point line, while Serge Ibaka, Caron Butler and Reggie Jackson combined to score 43 points.
May 1 st , 2014 at FedEx Forum Oklahoma City 104 – Memphis 84 The Thunder built a solid first quarter lead, then used a 14 2 run just before halftime to create a 15 point separation at halftime. The Thunder lead ballooned to as many as 22 in the second half as the OKC lead never dipped below 15 points in the third or fourth quarters… The Thunder’s defense forced Memphis into 37.3 percent shooting, including 3 for 14 from the three point line, in addition to 10 turnovers…Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combined for 61 points on 20 for 44 shooting in addition to 19 rebounds and seven assists… The Thunder scored 17 points off of 10 Memphis turnovers and outscored the Grizzlies 17 5 in fast break points, while also holding a 47 36 rebounding advantage… Caron Butler started at shooting guard, giving the Thunder seven points and three assists, while Reggie Jackson scored 16 points off the bench on 4 for 5 three point shooting… Steven Adams came off the Thunder bench and recorded five blocked shots… The 20 point margin of victory was the largest of the series.
April 29 th , 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena Oklahoma City 99 – Memphis 100 (OT) The Thunder fell behind by 20 points in the third quarter, but used a 27 6 run that spanned a nine minute stretch over the third and fourth quarters to take a one point lead before Serge Ibaka’s overtime tip in came off his fingers just an instant after the final buzzer sounded… The Thunder’s defense held the Grizzlies to 42.5 percent shooting for the game, including 31.4 percent in the second half and 3 for 10 in the overtime period… Russell Westbrook recorded his second career postseason triple double with 30 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds in 48 minutes… Serge Ibaka added a 15 point, 10 rebound double double… Kevin Durant scored 26 points and Caron Butler finished with 15 as they combined to shoot 7 for 16 from the three point line.
April 26 th , 2014 at FedEx Forum Oklahoma City 92 – Memphis 89 (OT) The Thunder built a 14 point third quarter lead, but it evaporated in the fourth quarter as the Grizzlies took a five point lead with just over a minute remaining, when Reggie Jackson scored the final five points of regulation to send the game into overtime, where the Thunder sealed the win with eight straight free throws… Reggie Jackson scored a career high 32 points on 11 for 16 shooting, in addition to 8 for 8 shooting from the free throw line… The Thunder out rebounded the Grizzlies by ten, getting 20 offensive rebounds and a total of 37 rebounds combined from Kevin Durant, Serge Ibaka and Russell Westbrook… The Thunder’s defense held Memphis to 37.2 percent shooting including 20 for 51 shooting in the paint.
April 24 th , 2014 at FedEx Forum Oklahoma City 95 – Memphis 98 (OT) The Thunder trailed by 17 points with just under eight minutes remaining in regulation, but went on a 17 0 run to tie the game and used a Russell Westbrook four point play to send the game into overtime… Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook each scored 30 points while going 20 for 25 from the free throw line… The Thunder shot just 39.1 percent from the field, including 5 for 28 from the three point line while going 22 for 30 from the free throw line… The Thunder out rebounded the Grizzlies by one, and outscored the Grizzlies 17 9 in fast break points… The Thunder racked up nine steals and Kevin Durant registered five blocks.
April 21 st , 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena Oklahoma City 105 – Memphis 111 (OT) The Grizzlies took a ten point first quarter lead and the Thunder trailed by five with 18.1 seconds remaining before a Kevin Durant four point play and a Kendrick Perkins put back at the end of regulation buzzer sent the game to overtime, where the Thunder eventually fell… Kevin Durant finished with 36 points on 12 for 28 shooting, including 5 for 12 from the three point line, along with 11 rebounds and four assists…Kevin Durant became the third player in NBA playoff history with at least 35 points and 10 rebounds, while making at least 5 3 point field goals in a single game (LeBron James & Dirk Nowitzki) Serge Ibaka scored all 15 of his points in the first three quarters, and added 11 rebounds and five blocks … Russell Westbrook scored 29 points, handed out eight assists and grabbed seven rebounds … The Thunder shot just 39.8 percent from the field, while Memphis shot 49.4 percent from the field.
April 19 th , 2013 at Chesapeake Energy Arena Oklahoma City 100 – Memphis 86 The Thunder burst out to a 14 2 lead, then used a 13 1 run in the fourth quarter to once again break the game open after its lead had been cut from 25 to two… Defensively the Thunder held the Grizzlies to 36.3 percent shooting on the night, including 2 for 11 (18.2%) shooting from three point range while also blocking nine shots… In the first half the Thunder limited the Grizzlies to an OKC era playoff opponent low by allowing just 34 points on 25.0% shooting…The Thunder out rebounded the Grizzlies 51 41, and outscored Memphis 32 13 in fast break points… Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka combined to score 73 points, grab 27 rebounds and hand out 13 assists. ………… ………… … THUNDER VS. GRIZZLIES PLAYOFF BOX SCORES … …… ………….
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And the Thunder Rolls: The Thunder capped off its sixth season in Oklahoma City by registering the second best record in the NBA (59 23) despite playing 36 games without starting point guard and three time NBA all star, Russell Westbrook. On April 4, Oklahoma City secured a fourth straight Northwest Division title as the Thunder became one of just three teams (Miami and San Antonio) to win a division title in each of the last four seasons.
Playoff Success: Holding the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, the Thunder is set to face off against the No. 7 seed Memphis Grizzlies in the opening round of the playoffs. After defeating the Houston Rockets in the opening round of the 2013 playoffs, the Thunder became the ONLY Western Conference team to advance past the first round in each of the last three seasons (Miami also accomplished the feat in the Eastern Conference).
In a League Of His Own: Kevin Durant’s 2013 14 season is certain to go down in the record books as the seventh year forward put up numbers that had seldom been reached in NBA history. Durant (32.0 points per game) recorded his fourth NBA Scoring Title in the last five seasons and it doing so, he registered the highest point per game average in the NBA since Kobe Bryant averaged 35.4 ppg during the 2005 06 season. By averaging 32+ points, 7+ rebounds and 5+ assists, Durant became one of just four players in NBA history to post such averages.
Players to average 32+ pts, 7+ rebs and 5+ assts Kevin Durant 2013-14 Michael Jordan 1988-89 Wilt Chamberlain 1963-64 & 1965-66 Elgin Baylor 1960-61
Results with Russell: After missing the previous 27 games (right knee), Russell Westbrook returned to the Thunder lineup on Mar. 20 vs. Miami. In his first two games after returning to the lineup, Westbrook averaged 13.5 points on 25.0% shooting to go along with 4.0 assists. However, in his last 19 games of the regular season, Westbrook averaged 23.3 points on 47.0% shooting to go along with 7.2 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 steals. On Mar. 4 versus Philadelphia, Westbrook recorded his eighth career triple double in just 20+ minutes of action to become the second fastest player to register a triple double (Jim Tucker recorded a triple double in 17 minutes of action on 2/20/55 as a member of the Syracuse Nationals). This past season, Westbrook was one of ONLY TWO PLAYERS (LeBron James) in the NBA to average 21+ points, 6+ assists and 5+ rebounds (min. 40 games).
Ibaka is Surging: During the 2013 14 season, Serge Ibaka once again displayed signs of continued development. On the year, Ibaka recorded 29 double doubles (after posting 15 double doubles during the 2012 13 season) while averaging career highs in scoring (15.1 ppg) and rebounds (8.8 rpg). To highlight Ibaka’s consistency, the sixth year forward strung together 17 games in which he scored in double figures (a career long streak). Ibaka finished the season with a total of 219 blocks to become just the second player in NBA history (Dikembe Mutombo) to lead the NBA in total blocked shots for four consecutive seasons . Meanwhile, Ibaka’s 2.70 blocks per game, ranked second in the NBA.
Still Fishing: To say that Derek Fisher is a veteran of the postseason would seemingly be an understatement. The 2013 14 playoffs will mark Fisher’s 16th trip to the postseason in his career. A five time NBA Champion, Fisher (240 games) enters the playoffs four games shy of tying Robert Horry’s all time NBA record for most playoff game appearances (244) . Fisher enters the postseason ranking third in career playoff wins (151) behind Kareem Abdul Jabbar (154) and Horry (155). Earlier this season, Fisher captured his 1,000th career victory (regular season & playoffs combined). Fisher owns 853 career regular season wins, which ranks second among active NBA players (Tim Duncan). Despite all the miles, Fisher put together one of the best shooting years of his career this past season. In his last 40 games, Fisher shot 42.9% from 3 point range (60 140 3FGs).
Sustaining Success: After the 2007 08 season in which Oklahoma City won 20 Season Winning % Playoff Finish games after a 3 29 start, the Thunder proceeded to increase its winning 2013-14 .720 (59-23) TBD percentage in each subsequent season. With a 60 22 record during the 2012 13 2012-13 .732 (60-22) Advanced to Conference Semifinals season, Oklahoma City became just the second team in NBA history (Boston 2011-12 .712 (47-19) Advanced to NBA Finals Celtics; 1955 1960) to increase its winning percentage for five consecutive 2010-11 .671 (55-27) Advanced to Conference Finals seasons (while maintaining a winning percentage of .700 or better in two of those 2009-10 .610 (50-32) Lost in first round seasons). The chart to the right illustrates the development of the Thunder 2008-09 .280 (23-59) Missed the playoffs program through the years. Oklahoma City and San Antonio are the only two NBA teams with a winning percentage of .610 (equivalent to 50 wins) in each of the last five seasons.
Getting Defensive: As one might expect, team defense is always critical to overall team success. During the 2013 14 season, OKC limited its opponents to the third worst field goal shooting percentage in the NBA (43.6%) . The Thunder finished the year going 18 2 when holding the opposition to sub 40.0% field goal shooting. Dating back to the start of the 2012 13 season, the Thunder is 69 5 when holding their opponent to 42.0% or less field goal shooting.
Boards are the Barometer: As one might expect, Oklahoma City has traditionally found its greatest success when outrebounding the opposition. This past season OKC went 44 8 when outrebounding the opponent (including 17 2 when outrebounding the opponent by 10 or more). OKC finished the year ranking seventh in the NBA in rebounding (44.7 rebounds per game), despite not having a player on the roster rank among the NBA’s top 20 rebounders. On Jan. 31, the Thunder limited the Brooklyn Nets to an all time NBA low of just 17 rebounds.
Home Cooking: Since arriving in Oklahoma City during 2008, the Thunder has always taken pride in defending its home court. This season, OKC began a perfect 13 0 at Chesapeake Energy Arena (best home start for the Thunder in the Oklahoma City era) before falling to the Raptors on Dec. 22. The OKC franchise matched its best all time home start (team also went 13 0 top open the 1976 77 season). The Thunder’s 13 game home winning streak represented the second longest streak in the Oklahoma City era (won 14 games from 1/6/12 – 3/7/12). Oklahoma City finished the year with a home record of 34 7 (tied for second best in the NBA) as the Thunder won its final six home games of the regular season.
Making them Look Free: In what has become a staple for the Thunder program, OKC was once again very productive at the free throw line this past season. Oklahoma City finished the year by ranking second in the NBA in free throw shooting accuracy (80.6%). During the 2012 13 season, the Thunder not only led the NBA in free throw shooting, but OKC actually finished the year as the third best free throw shooting team in NBA history (82.8%) . As a point of reference, the best all time free throw shooting percentage for an entire season in NBA history is 83.2% (Boston Celtics; 1989 90). During the 2009 10 season Durant recorded 756 free throw makes, an all time OKC Thunder franchise record and the 6 th most in NBA history for a single season. Durant’s 756 free throws made were the most for a single season since Michael Jordan recorded 833 free throw makes during the 1986 87 season. KD became the ONLY player in NBA history to convert 700+ free throws while shooting 90.0% or better. Road Warriors: The Thunder concluded its 2013 14 road schedule by going 25 16 away from Chesapeake Energy Arena. During the season, the Thunder strung together a 6 game and an 8 game road win streak (the eight straight road wins were the most in the Oklahoma City era). In fact, it had been over a decade since the OKC franchise last won eight consecutive road games (last won eight straight road games from 1/24/02 – 2/27/02). Despite losing to the Pacers on Apr. 14, the Thunder went 12 3 on the road this season against Eastern Conference opponents. The Thunder’s .610 road winning percentage was the second best in the NBA this past season (San Antonio).
Team Basketball: On 22 occasions this season (Most recently: Apr. 8 at SAC), the Thunder prevailed during a game in which five players scored in double figures. During the year, the Thunder went 22 4 when five players score 10+ points. Over the last two seasons OKC has registered a mark of 50 7 when five players score in double figures.
Block Party: As has become the norm in recent seasons, the Thunder once again finished the year among the top shot blocking teams in the NBA (OKC ranked second in the NBA with 6.11 bpg). For a fourth straight season, Serge Ibaka led the NBA in total blocks (219) to become the second player in NBA history to record such a feat {Dikembe Mutombo (1994 98)}. Prior to this past year, OKC led the NBA in blocks in each of the two previous seasons. During the 2011 12 season, the Thunder not only led the NBA in blocked shots (8.17 bpg), but Oklahoma City recorded the highest block per game total in the NBA in nearly 20 years. The 1993 94 Denver Nuggets team (8.37 bpg) was the last group to average more blocks than the 11 12 OKC team. During 2011 12, Ibaka led the NBA while setting an all time franchise record with a 3.65 block per game average (most blocks per game since Theo Ratliff recorded 3.74 bpg during the 2000 01 season).
Scoring Leader: With 2,593 points scored during the 2013 14 regular season, Kevin Durant led the NBA in scoring for a fourth time in the last five seasons. Durant is now one of just five players in NBA history to win four or more scoring titles. During the 2009 10 season, Durant became the youngest scoring champ in NBA history (21 years & 197 days).
Most Career Scoring Titles (based on ppg) Michael Jordan 10 Wilt Chamberlain 7 George Gervin 4 Allen Iverson 4 Kevin Durant 4
What a run: On Apr. 6 in Phoenix, Kevin Durant surpassed Michael Jordan’s modern day record by scoring 25 or more points in 41 consecutive games (Durant’s prior career long streak was 29 games from 12/22/2009 02/23/2010). After scoring 23 points on Apr. 8 in Sacramento (Durant did not play in the 4 th quarter as OKC built a 24 point lead) the streak came to an end, but not after a run or 25+ or more points that spanned more than three months of the NBA season. Durant had last failed to score 25 or more points on Jan. 5 versus Boston. Durant’s 41 game streak represents the third longest single season streak in NBA history (Oscar Roberson scored 25+ in 46 straight games during the 1963 64 season and Wilt Chamberlain scored 25+ points in all 80 regular season games during the 1961 62 season).
Most consecutive 25 point games (last 50 years)
2013-14 Kevin Durant 41 1986-87 Michael Jordan 40 1972-73 Spencer Haywood 32 2009-10 Kevin Durant 29 1974-75 Bob McAdoo 29 1967-68 Oscar Robertson 29
10-0: Prior to falling to the Wizards on Feb. 1 in Washington D.C., the Thunder pieced together a season long 10 win streak. In those 10 games, Oklahoma City averaged 110.2 points on 52.5% shooting and won by an average margin of 12.1 points per game. The streak was the second longest in the Oklahoma City era (the Thunder won 12 straight games last season from 11/24/12 – 12/19/12). Through the first 46 games of the season, the Thunder amassed three win streaks in excess of eight games to become just the fourth team in the last eight seasons to accomplish such a feat.
250 for Brooks: After defeating the Atlanta Hawks earlier this season on Dec. 10, Thunder Head Coach, Scott Brooks claimed his 250 th career victory in his 401 st game. Brooks is now one of five coaches in the NBA to own 250+ wins with their current franchise (Mike Brown, Rick Carlisle, Gregg Popovich and Erik Spoelstra).
Fewest Games to 250 Wins, Coaches Beginning Career since 1970-71 (per STATS Inc.):
Phil Jackson(346) Pat Riley (348) Billy Cunningham(363) K.C. Jones (367) Rick Adelman(373) Mike Brown (378) Erik Spoelstra (382) Paul Westphal (384) Stan Van Gundy (391) Rudy Tomjanovich (392) Scott Brooks (401)
Winning Big: After claiming a 22 point victory over the Pelicans on Apr. 11, the Thunder once again secured a double digit margin of victory. On 32 occasions this season, the Thunder prevailed by double figures and on 12 instances, the Thunder won by 20 or more. The Thunder’s 6.3 point per game differential ranked third in the NBA this past season.
Player of the Month: Kevin Durant was named the Western Conference Player of the Month for March, his fourth such POM honor of the season. During the month of March, Durant averaged 34.5 points per game, on 51.7% shooting. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Durant is the first player to average 33.0+ ppg in three successive months since Michael Jordan accomplished the feat during the 1989 90 season. Durant’s 11 career POM awards are the most in the Western Conference since the start of the 2009 10 season.
Durant Highlights: In a season filled with many memorable moments and accomplishments, Kevin Durant kicked off the month of January by averaging 35.9 points per game while shooting 54.9% from the field (highest scoring month of Durant’s career). During the month, Durant recorded his fifth career triple double on Jan. 25 at Philadelphia to go along with his career best 54 point performance versus Golden State on Jan. 17 and four additional 40+ point outings. Durant became just the third player in the last 30 years to score 30+ points in 12 consecutive games and the streak finally came to an end on Jan. 31 at Brooklyn during a game in which the Thunder amassed a 32 point lead and Durant did not play in the fourth quarter (Tracy McGrady scored 30+ points in 14 consecutive games in March/April of 2003 and Kobe Bryant recorded a 16 game streak from Jan. Feb. of 2003).
Better Then Ever: In his seventh NBA season, Kevin Durant has once again continued to improve as a player. A year after becoming just the second player in NBA history (Larry Bird) to average 28+ points while shooting better than 50.0% from the field, 40.0% from 3 point range and 90.0% from the free throw line, Durant once again found a way to improve his game during the 2013 14 season. Durant averaged career highs in not only scoring (32.0 ppg), but also in assists (5.5 apg). On 16 instances this season, Durant scored 30+ points while registering 10+ rebounds (Durant accomplished the feat just four times during all of last season). During the Thunder’s come from behind victory over the Timberwolves on Jan. 4 (trailed by as many as 13 points in the 4 th quarter), Kevin Durant scored 23 4 th quarter points (most of his career) to lead the Thunder to victory.
Just Another Back-2-Back: During the 2013 14 season, the Thunder played in 15 sets of back to backs. After defeating the Kings and Clippers on consecutive nights during the second week of April, the Thunder claimed seven “sweeps” of a back to backs during the season. On the year, OKC went 12 3 on the first night and 8 7 on the second night of its back to back pairings.
Bouncing Back: In what has become a staple for the Thunder during the past few seasons, Oklahoma City has proven to be incredibly resilient in those games played after a loss. Dating back to the start of the 2011 12 season, OKC has posted a 47 15 record in “bounce back” games (second best record in the NBA; San Antonio).
Bench Production: Prior to Reggie Jackson entering the Thunder’s starting line up (after Russell Westbrook underwent knee surgery on Dec. 27), the Thunder’s bench had been producing at a clip that had never been seen in the Oklahoma City era. Through the first 28 games of the season, Oklahoma City’s bench averaged 34.6 points per game, representing the highest scoring output for the Thunder reserves during the OKC era. Through the Thunder’s Christmas game on Dec. 25, the duo of Jackson and Lamb had combined to average 22.0 points per game off the bench. The Thunder went a perfect 15 0 this season when Jackson came off the bench and proceeded to score 15 or more points.
Thunder All-Stars Shine Bright: During All Star Weekend in New Orleans, the Oklahoma City Thunder organization was once again well represented. Led by Scott Brooks and the Thunder coaching staff, the West All Stars built an 18 point lead, but eventually fell to the Eastern Conference squad. Making his fifth All Star appearance (fourth start), Kevin Durant recorded a game high (tying) 38 points to go along with 10 rebounds in 35 minutes of action. Durant is the first player in All Star history to score 30+ points in four straight All Star games. Durant has now scored 153 points in his five all star games, the most of any player in NBA history during his first five all All Star appearances. Thunder rookie Steven Adams participated is the Rising Stars Challenge as part of All Star Weekend. In 18 minutes, Adams went 3 of 3 from the field for six points to go along with four blocked shots. Additionally, Thunder guard Reggie Jackson participated in the Skills Challenge part of All Star Saturday Night.
OKC is Fan Friendly: The Thunder once again played in front of a packed house during the entire 2013 14 season as fans continued to fill Chesapeake Energy Arena. After registering sellouts during all 41 home games this past season, the Thunder enters the 2014 playoffs having recorded sellouts in 130 consecutive regular season home outings and 155 games overall when including the postseason. Fans in attendance this season continued to enjoy the improvements made to the Chesapeake Energy Arena as part of a taxpayer funded initiative passed in March 2008. Thanks to the publically funded initiative, the team’s arena boasts a state of the art scoreboard, new terrace suites, an updated main concourse with new concession stands, a new Sunset Lounge on the Club Level and a first class courtside club.
Adams in the Family: Throughout his first NBA season, Thunder rookie Steven Adams was effective on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor. After recording his first career double double with 17 points and 10 rebounds on Nov. 8 at Detroit (first double double for a Thunder rookie since Serge Ibaka accomplished the feat on 2/20/10 vs. TOR), Adams wraps up the season ranking ninth among rookies in rebounding (4.1) and blocks (.70).
A Baker’s Dozen: After defeating the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 19, the Thunder improved to 13 0 at home this season, becoming the first team in the NBA to do so since the Cleveland Cavaliers accomplished the feat in 2008 (opened the season 23 0 at home). The Thunder jumped out to its best home start in the Oklahoma City era (the Thunder had never gone better than 3 0 at home to begin a season) and the 13 0 home start to the season equaled the longest in the all time history of the franchise (the OKC franchise started the 1976 77 season 13 0). By defeating the Timberwolves at home on Dec. 1, the OKC franchise claimed a “sweep” of a six plus game homestand for just the second time in the all time history of the franchise (swept seven game homestand from 12/30/77 – 1/15/78).
66ers Connection: Once again during the 2013 14 season, the Thunder’s D League affiliate, the Tulsa 66ers proved to be a vital part of the player development process for the Thunder franchise. Since the Professional Basketball Club, LLC. purchased the Tulsa 66ers in 2008, Tulsa has seen 14 different Thunder players compete as a member of the 66ers. On Nov. 1 of this past year, the 66ers selected eight players in the 2013 D League Draft, including top overall selection, Grant Jarrett (the Thunder secured the NBA draft rights to Jarrett during the 2013 NBA Draft). This past season, Andre Roberson was assigned to the 66ers on eight occasions. Additionally, the Thunder twice signed Reggie Williams to a 10 day contract in addition to signing Mustafa Shakur to a 10 day contract. On Apr. 7, the Thunder signed rookie Grant Jerrett to a contract. Jerrett’s signing represents the ninth call up all time between the 66ers and the Thunder.
January 31 in Brooklyn: After leading by as many as 32 points, the Thunder recorded a 25 point road victory on Jan. 31 after holding the Nets to an All Time NBA low of just 17 rebounds. During the game, the Thunder led by 28 points at halftime (second largest halftime road lead in the OKC era) before going onto finish the night shooting 63.6% from the field (highest field goal % shooting game in the NBA this season and a Thunder record during the OKC era). The Thunder defeated the Nets in large part due to a combined shooting performance of 22 of 24 from Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka. Ibaka’s perfect 12 for 12 shooting night is a Thunder record (Kevin Durant held the previous record after shooting 9 for 9 on 2/1/09 at SAC).
One of a Kind Performance…Really: In the Thunder’s outing on Dec. 1 versus the Timberwolves, Kevin Durant delivered a performance that had never been seen before. On the night, Durant recorded his fourth career triple double with 32 points, 10 rebounds and a career high 12 assists. By also adding four blocks and four steals, Durant becomes the first player with 32+ points, 10+ rebounds, 12+ assists, 4+ steals and 4+ blocks in the same game since blocks and steals became official stats during the 1973 74 season.
Christmas Day: In the first meeting of the season between New York and Oklahoma City, the Thunder claimed a 123 94 victory on Christmas Day in Madison Square Garden. The 29 point win represented the largest margin of victory for a visiting team in the more than 200 Christmas Day games played in NBA history. Despite not playing in the 4th quarter, Russell Westbrook became the eighth player to record a triple double on Christmas Day in NBA history. Westbrook joined John Havlicek (1967) and LeBron James (2010) as the only players to record a road triple double on Christmas.
Comeback for the Record Books: After surrendering a season high 73 first half points to the Rockets on Jan. 16, the Thunder responded by limiting Houston to an all time franchise low of just 19 points in the second half. In the second half, the Thunder limited the Rockets to 19.4% shooting as Houston shot 0 of 14 from 3 point range. The Rockets became the first team in NBA history to not score 100 points after recording 70+ points in the first half and the 54 point scoring differential from one half to the other was the largest in NBA history.
. HOW THE THUNDER WAS BUILT .
VIA DRAFT:
Steven Adams: 2013 NBA Draft – 12 th overall pick Nick Collison: 2003 NBA Draft – 12 th overall pick Kevin Durant: 2007 NBA Draft – 2nd overall pick Russell Westbrook: 2008 NBA Draft – 4th overall pick Serge Ibaka: 2008 NBA Draft – 24 th overall pick Reggie Jackson: 2011 NBA Draft – 24 th overall pick Perry Jones: 2012 NBA Draft – 28 th overall pick
VIA TRADE:
Jeremy Lamb: Acquired from the Houston Rockets along with Kevin Martin, two first round picks and a second round pick in exchange for James Harden, Cole Aldrich, Daequan Cook and Lazar Hayward. Kendrick Perkins: Acquired from the Boston Celtics along with Nate Robinson in exchange for Jeff Green, Nenad Krstic and the L.A. Clippers 2012 first round draft pick. Andre Roberson: Acquired Roberson’s draft rights from Golden State (who acquired the pick earlier in the evening from Minnesota) in exchange for the draft rights to Archie Goodwin (selected #29 overall) and cash considerations. Thabo Sefolosha : Acquired from Chicago along with cash considerations in exchange for the least favorable of the Thunder’s three 2009 first round draft picks.
VIA FREE AGENCY:
Derek Fisher: Signed on 2/25/13 Hasheem Thabeet: Signed on 7/11/12 Caron Butler: Signed on 3/1/14 Grant Jerrett: Signed on 4/7/14
………… … 2013 -14 THUNDER GAM ES LOST DUE TO INJURY /ILLNESS** ….
Player Date(s) Games Injury or Illness Russell Westbrook 10/30 11/1 2 lateral meniscus tear Nick Collison 11/10 1 left hip contusion Thabo Sefolosha 11/16 1 flu like symptoms Thabo Sefolosha 12/10 12/13 3 sprained right knee Russell Westbrook 12/27 – 2/13 27 right knee Serge Ibaka 1/7 1 flu like symptoms Kevin Durant 1/24 1 right shoulder sprain Kendrick Perkins 2/23 3/30 17 left groin strain Thabo Sefolosha 3/2 4/6 17 left calf strain Reggie Jackson 3/28 3/30 2 mid back sprain
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FORWARD FORWARD CENTER GUARD GUARD GS W L STARTER GS W L Durant Ibaka Perkins Sefolosha Westbrook 10 5 5 Adams 0 0 0 Durant Ibaka Perkins Butler Westbrook 2 2 0 Butler 2 2 0 Collison 0 0 0 Durant 12 7 5 Fisher 0 0 0 Ibaka 12 7 5 Jackson 0 0 0 Jerrett 0 0 0 Jones 0 0 0 Lamb 0 0 0 Perkins 12 7 5 Sefolosha 10 5 5 Thabeet 0 0 0 Westbrook 12 7 5
… … … … …2013-14 THUNDER RECORD WHEN… ….
THUNDER RECORD THUNDER RECORD
Shooting 50% or better 3 0 Create 10+ steals 0 0 Shooting under 50% 4 5 Surrender 10+ steals 3 2 Opponents shooting 50% or better 0 1 More assists than opponent 2 1 Opponents shooting under 50% 7 4 Fewer assists than opponent 3 4 Bench outscores opponent bench 2 0 Same number of assists 2 0 Bench outscored by opponent bench 4 5 Largest lead 25 vs. MEM; 4/19 When the benches are tied 1 0 Largest deficit 29 vs. LAC; 5/5 More points in the paint or tied 3 0 Largest halftime lead 22 vs. MEM; 4/19 Fewer points in the paint 4 5 Largest halftime deficit 17 vs. LAC; 5/5 More second chance points or tied 3 4 Largest margin of victory 20 at MEM; 5/1 Fewer second chance points 4 1 Largest margin of defeat 17 vs. LAC; 5/5 More fast break points or tied 7 3 Smallest margin of victory 1 vs. LAC; 5/13 Fewer fast break points 0 2 Smallest margin of defeat 1 vs. MEM; 4/29 More rebounds than opponent 6 4 Most points scored in a half 61 (3x) MR: first half at LAC; 5/9 Fewer rebounds than opponent 0 1 Fewest points scored in a half 36 first half at MEM; 4/24 Same number of rebounds 1 0 Most points scored in a quarter 37 first quarter vs. LAC; 5/7 In games decided by 6 points or less 3 4 Fewest points scored in a quarter 13 third quarter vs. MEM; 4/19 5 Thunder players score 10+ 2 0 Longest winning streak 2 vs. LAC at LAC; 5/7 5/9 6+ Thunder players score 10+ 0 0 Longest losing streak 2 vs. MEM; 4/21 at MEM 4/24 Kevin Durant Scores 30+ 5 3 1st game back to back 0 0 OKC 10+ reb. More than opp. 5 1 2nd or 3 rd game of a back to back 0 0 OKC 10+ fewer reb. Than opp. 0 0 1st game after a win 2 4 Durant & Westbrook score 20+ 6 5 1st game after a loss 4 1 Westbrook records 10+ assists 3 1 Opponent shooting under 40% 3 0 Three OKC players score 20+ 1 0 Thunder blocks 10+ shots 3 1 Overtime Games 1 3 Opponent scores less than 90 points 3 0 Ibaka blocks 3+ shots 3 2 Thunder converts 30+ free throws 0 0
Head Coach Scott Brooks NBA Head Coaching Record Season Team W L Pct. 2013-14 Record: 59 23 (.720) 13 14 OKC 59 23 .720 12 13 OKC 60 22 .731 Overall Record: 293 170 (.633) 11 12* OKC 47 19 .712 th 10 11 OKC 55 27 .671 NBA Head Coaching Experience: 5 NBA Season 09 10** OKC 50 32 .610 08 09 OKC 22 47 .319 *Received Western Conference Coach of the Month honors for the month of December/January TOTAL 293 170 .633 **Named the 2009-10 NBA Coach of the Year
… … … …2014 PLAYOFFS THUNDER GAME LEADERS ….
DOUBLE- DOUBLE FIGURES DOUBLES GAME LEADERS 10+ Pts 20+ Pts 30+ Pts 10+ Reb 10+ Ast Pt/Reb Pt/Ast Pts Reb Ast Steven Adams 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Caron Butler 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Nick Collison 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kevin Durant 12 11 8 5 0 5 0 8 5 2 Derek Fisher 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Serge Ibaka 9 1 0 3 0 3 0 0 4 0 Reggie Jackson 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 Perry Jones 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jeremy Lamb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Kendrick Perkins 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Andre Roberson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Thabo Sefolosha 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hasheem Thabeet 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Russell Westbrook* 12 11 4 6 4 6 4 4 2 9
*Russell Westbrook has recorded three triple-doubles this postseason
2013-14 THUNDER TEAM HIGHS/LOWS TOP TEAM PERFORMANCES
HIGH LOW Points Rebounds Points 120 vs. MEM; 5/3 92 at MEM; 4/26 1st Quarter 37 vs. LAC; 5/7 15 at MEM; 4/26 120 vs. MEM; 5/3 59 at MEM; 4/26 2nd Quarter 34 vs. MEM; 5/3 18 (2x) MR: vs. MEM; 4/29 118 at LAC; 5/9 52 vs. LAC; 5/7 3rd Quarter 33 (2x) MR: vs. LAC; 5/7 13 vs. MEM; 4/19 112 vs. LAC; 5/7 51 vs. MEM; 4/29 4th Quarter 34 vs. MEM; 4/21 16 at MEM; 4/26 1st Half 61 (3x) MR: at LAC; 5/9 36 at MEM; 4/24 FG% Assists 2nd Half 59 vs. MEM; 5/3 38 at MEM; 4/26 Overtime 12 at MEM; 4/26 6 vs. MEM; 4/21 60.9 % vs. MEM; 5/3 26 at LAC; 5/9 FG Made 44 (2x) MR: at LAC; 5/9 33 (3x) MR: vs. LAC; 5/13 55.7% at LAC: 5/9 24 vs. MEM; 4/29 FG Attempted 93 vs. MEM; 4/21 69 vs. MEM; 5/3 50.6% vs. LAC: 5/7 23 vs. LAC; 5/7 FG Percentage 60.9% vs. MEM; 5/3 36.7% at MEM; 4/26 3P Made 12 vs. MEM; 4/29 4 vs. MEM; 4/19 3P Attempted 31 vs. MEM; 4/29 16 vs. MEM; 4/19 FT% Steals 3P Percentage 57.9% vs. MEM; 5/3 17.9% at MEM; 4/24 FT Made 32 vs. LAC; 5/13 15 vs. MEM; 4/29 92.0% at MEM; 5/1 9 at MEM; 4/24 FT Attempted 36 vs. LAC: 5/13 19 vs. MEM; 4/29 90.0% at MEM; 4/26 9 vs. LAC; 5/13 FT Percentage 92.0% at MEM; 5/1 72.7% vs. LAC; 5/7 88.9% vs. LAC; 5/13 8 vs. LAC: 5/7 Off. Rebounds 20 at MEM; 4/26 7 (2x) MR: vs. LAC; 5/13 Def. Rebounds 44 vs. MEM; 4/19 24 vs. MEM; 5/3 Tot. Rebounds 59 at MEM; 4/26 33 vs. MEM; 5/3 Assists 26 at LAC: 5/9 13 at MEM; 4/24 Steals 9 (2x) MR: vs. LAC; 5/13 1 at LAC; 5/9 Turnovers 21 at MEM; 4/26 9 vs. MEM; 4/21 Blocks 11 (2x) MR: at MEM; 5/1 2 vs. MEM; 5/3
2013 -14 THUNDER INDIVIDUAL HIGHS TOP INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES HIGH PLAYER OPPONENT DATE Points Minutes 52 Durant Grizzlies 4/29 40 – Durant at LAC; 5/11 FG Made 14 Durant Clippers 5/9 38 – Westbrook vs. LAC; 5/13 FG Attempted 31 Westbrook Grizzlies 4/29 36 – Durant at MEM; 5/1 3P Made 5 Durant Grizzlies 5/3 36 – Durant at LAC; 5/9 3P Attempted 13 Westbrook Grizzlies 4/24 FT Made 15 Durant Clippers 5/11 Rebounds FT Attempted 18 Durant Clippers 5/11 14 – Ibaka at MEM; 4/26 Off. Rebounds 6 Westbrook Clippers 5/7 13 – Westbrook at MEM; 4/26 Def. Rebounds 12 Durant Grizzlies 4/26 13 – Westbrook at MEM; 4/24 Tot. Rebounds 13 Westbrook Grizzlies 4/24 12 – Ibaka vs. MEM; 4/29 Assists 16 Westbrook Grizzlies 5/3 Steals 3 Westbrook Clippers 5/13 Assists Blocks 5 Adams Grizzlies 5/1 16 – Westbrook vs. MEM; 5/3 Points 40 Durant Clippers 5/11 13 – Westbrook vs. MEM; 4/29 Points in Quarter 17 Durant Clippers 5/7 13 – Westbrook at LAC; 5/9 Points in a half 23 Westbrook Clippers 5/13 10 – Westbrook vs. LAC; 5/7
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2013-14 OPPONENT TEAM HIGHS/LOWS TOP TEAM PERFORMANCES
HIGH LOW Points Rebounds Points 122 vs. LAC; 5/5 84 at MEM; 5/1 1st Quarter 39 vs. LAC; 5/5 15 at LAC; 5/11 122 vs. LAC; 5/5 50 vs. MEM; 4/29 2nd Quarter 31 at LAC; 5/11 17 at MEM; 4/26 112 at LAC; 5/9 49 at MEM; 4/26 3rd Quarter 35 vs. LAC; 5/5 17 (2x) MR: at LAC; 5/11 111 vs. MEM; 4/21 47 at MEM; 4/24 4th Quarter 38 at LAC: 5/11 14 (2x) MR: vs. MEM; 4/29 1st Half 69 vs. LAC; 5/5 34 vs. MEM; 4/19 2nd Half 55 at LAC; 5/11 35 vs. MEM; 4/29 FG% Assists Overtime 13 at MEM; 4/24 9 at MEM; 4/26 FG Made 45 vs. LAC; 5/5 31 at MEM; 5/1 54.9% vs. LAC; 5/5 30 vs. MEM; 4/19 FG Attempted 94 at MEM; 4/26 82 vs. LAC; 5/5 49.4% vs. MEM; 4/21 26 vs. LAC; 5/5 FG Percentage 54.9% vs. LAC; 5/5 36.3% vs. MEM; 4/19 45.2% at LAC; 5/9 25 at LAC: 5/9 3P Made 15 vs. LAC; 5/5 2 vs. MEM; 4/19 3P Attempted 29 vs. LAC; 5/5 10 vs. MEM; 4/21 3P Percentage 51.7% vs. LAC; 5/5 14.3% at LAC; 5/11 FT% Steals FT Made 30 vs. MEM; 5/3 12 at MEM; 4/24 FT Attempted 34 vs. MEM; 5/3 15 at MEM; 4/24 88.2% vs. MEM; 5/3 13 vs. MEM; 5/3 FT Percentage 88.2% vs. MEM; 5/3 56.5% at MEM; 4/26 87.5% vs. MEM; 4/21 11 vs. MEM; 4/29 Off. Rebounds 18 at MEM; 4/26 6 vs. LAC; 5/5 84.0% at LAC; 5/9 11 vs. LAC; 5/7 Def. Rebounds 37 vs. MEM; 4/29 19 (2x) MR: at LAC; 5/9 Tot. Rebounds 50 vs. MEM; 4/29 29 vs. MEM; 5/3 Assists 30 vs. MEM; 4/21 19 (2x) MR: at MEM; 5/1 Steals 13 vs. MEM; 5/3 5 (3x) MR: at LAC; 5/9 Turnovers 17 vs. LAC; 5/13 6 (2x) MR: at LAC; 5/9 Blocks 7 at LAC: 5/9 1 (4x) vs. LAC; 5/5
2013 -14 OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL HIGHS TOP INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES HIGH PLAYER OPPONENT DATE Minutes 48 Conley Grizzlies 4/26 Points FG Made 13 Griffin Clippers 5/9 34 – Griffin at LAC; 5/9 FG Attempted 23 Paul Clippers 5/11 32 – Paul vs. LAC; 5/5 3P Made 8 Paul Clippers 5/5 25 – Randolph vs. MEM; 4/21 3P Attempted 9 Paul Clippers 5/5 25 – Griffin at LAC: 5/11 FT Made 10 Gasol Grizzlies 5/3 FT Attempted 12 Griffin Clippers 5/5 Rebounds Off. Rebounds 10 Allen Grizzlies 4/26 17 – Griffin vs. LAC; 5/13 Def. Rebounds 14 Griffin Clippers 5/13 15 – Gasol vs. MEM; 4/29 Tot. Rebounds 17 Griffin Clippers 5/13 14 – Jordan at LAC; 5/11 Assists 16 Paul Clippers 5/9 13 – Allen at MEM; 4/26 Steals: 4 Paul Clippers 5/13 Blocks 3 Griffin/Jordan Clippers 5/9 Assists Points 34 Griffin Clippers 5/9 16 – Paul at LAC; 5/9 14 – Paul vs. LAC; 5/13 12 – Conley vs. MEM; 4/21 11 – Conley vs. MEM; 4/19
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#12 Steven Adams C 7-0 255 7/20/93 Pittsburgh Rookie Recent Games: DATE OPP MIN FG 3FG FT OR DR TR A PF ST TO BS PTS CAREER HIGHS 5/13 LAC 23 4 5 0 0 1 2 0 4 4 1 2 0 0 2 9 MIN 31 at DET, 11/8/13 5/11 @ LAC 12 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 3 4 0 5 0 0 1 1 FGM 7 at DET, 11/8/13 5/9 @ LAC 18 2 4 0 0 0 0 4 5 9 0 1 0 0 2 4 FGA 10 at DET, 11/8/13 5/7 LAC 17 3 4 0 0 0 0 2 3 5 0 3 0 0 1 6 3PM 5/5 LAC 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 4 0 3 0 1 0 0 3PA PLAYOFFS: During the 2014 postseason, appeared in 11 games and averaging 2.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 FTM 5 (2x) MR: at SAC 4/8/14 blocks in 14.2 minutes. FTA 8 at SAC 4/8/14 th 2013-14 AVERAGES: In 81 games (20 starts), averaged 3.3 points, 4.1 rebounds (ranks 9 among rookies) OR 5 (2x) MR: at DET, 11/8/13 th and 0.70 blocks (ranks 9 among rookies) in 14.8 minutes…One DNP – Coach’s Decision. DR 7 (3x) MR: vs. HOU, 3/11/14 2013-14 NOTES: On Jan. 29, Named to the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge as part of All Star weekend… TR 10 at DET, 11/8/13 Registered a blocked shot in 37 games this season…Recorded first career double double with 17 points and 10 AST 3 (2x) MR: vs. LAL, 12/13/13 rebounds on 11/8 at DET…Made first career start on 11/13 at LAC…Scored in double figures three times...Set a STL 6 vs. DEN, 3/24/14 career high with 4 blocks on 2/3 vs. MEM…Set a career high with six steals on 3/24 at DAL. TO 4 vs. UTA 11/24/13 COLLEGE : Named to the Big East All Rookie Team as a freshman…Named Big East Preseason Rookie of the Year BLK 4 vs. MEM, 2/3/14 as a freshman…Started in all 32 of his career games played…Ranks first all time at Pitt in field goal percentage PTS 17 at DET, 11/8/13 (.571), second in blocked shots (63), and sixth in rebounds for freshman seasons (192)…Ranked first on team in rebounds (6.3 rpg) and blocks (2.0 bpg)…Ranked fifth on team in scoring with 7.2 points per game…Scored in double figures on six occasions…Scored a career high 16 points along with 10 rebounds against Bethune Cookman… Scored 13 points along with 11 rebounds in an NCAA Tournament game against Wichita State…Blocked a career high five shots against South Florida.
#2 Caron Butler F 6-7 228 3/13/80 Connecticut 12th NBA Season Recent Games: DATE OPP MIN FG 3FG FT OR DR TR A PF ST TO BS PTS CAREER HIGHS 5/13 LAC 17 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 3 MIN 56 at CHI, 1/15/10 5/11 @ LAC 25 2 7 1 5 1 2 2 4 6 2 2 0 1 1 6 FGM 15 vs. MIN, 3/28/03 5/9 @ LAC 23 4 10 3 5 3 3 0 2 2 0 2 0 1 0 14 FGA 27 at MIL, 1/27/08 5/7 LAC 26 1 5 1 3 0 0 0 4 4 1 2 0 0 0 3 3PM 9 vs. NO, 11/26/12 5/5 LAC 25 1 7 1 4 0 0 1 5 6 1 5 0 1 0 3 3PA 15 vs. NO, 11/26/12 PLAYOFFS: During the 2014 postseason, appeared in 12 games (two starts) and averaging 7.0 points and 3.5 FTM 15 vs. ATL, 11/28/06 rebounds in 25.9 minutes…Has appeared in the postseason six previous times with four teams and averaged FTA 17 vs. CHI, 1/10/07 13.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 34.6 minutes in 47 games (all starts). OR 11 at CHI, 1/27/06 2013-14 AVERAGES: In 22 games with the Thunder, averaged 9.7 points and 3.2 rebounds in 27.2 DR 12 (2x), MR: vs. DAL, 11/9/13 minutes…Scored in double figures 11 times, including two 20+ point efforts…Went a perfect 6 of 6 from 3 point TR 16 at CHI, 1/27/06 range during OKC’s win on 4/8 at SAC…Recorded four 3 point makes en route to 14 points on 3/6 at PHX…Went AST 12 at LAL, 3/30/08 a perfect 5 of 5 from 3 point range en route to 15 points on 3/30 vs. UTA…Made Thunder debut on 3/4 vs. PHI STL 7 (2x), MR: at NJ, 11/8/07 and recorded two points to go along with five rebounds and a steal in 26 minutes…Scored an OKC high of 23 TO 9 at POR, 1/24/09 points on 3/24 at DAL…Prior to joining the Thunder, appeared in 34 games with Milwaukee and recorded BLK 2 (27x), MR: vs. DEN, 2/20/14 averages of 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 24.1 minutes per contest. PTS 40 at MIL, 1/27/08 2013-14 NOTES: Signed by the Thunder on Mar. 1…Scored in double figures 18 times this season, including six 20+point performances and two 30+ point performances…Recorded a season-high 38 points on 11/22 at PHI. CAREER NOTES: Prior to joining the Thunder, owned career averages of 15.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 764 career games as a member of Miami, L.A. Lakers, Washington, Dallas, L.A. Clippers and Milwaukee…Originally selected No. 10 overall by the Miami Heat in the 2002 NBA Draft…Named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team on two occasions (2007, 2008)…Won an NBA title as a member of the Dallas Mavericks in 2011…Named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2003,
#4 Nick Collison F/C 6-10 255 10/26/80 Kansas 10 th NBA Season Recent Games: DATE OPP MIN FG 3FG FT OR DR TR A PF ST TO BS PTS CAREER HIGHS 5/13 LAC 6 0 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 MIN 49 vs. UTA, 1/12/07 5/11 @ LAC 9 1 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 1 0 2 FGM 12 (2x), MR: at HOU, 1/31/07 FGA 19 at HOU, 1/31/07 5/9 @ LAC 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 4 2 1 0 0 1 2 3PM 1 (3x), MR: vs. DEN, 3/24/14 5/7 LAC 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3PA 1 (21x), MR: at MIN, 11/1/13 5/5 LAC 8 2 5 0 1 0 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 FTM 9 vs. UTA, 1/12/07 PLAYOFFS: During the 2014 postseason, appeared in 11 games and averaging 2.0 points and 2.4 rebounds in FTA 10 (2x), MR: at UTA, 4/7/07 10.6 minutes…Has appeared in the postseason five previous times with Oklahoma City and averaged 5.4 points, OR 8 (6x), MR: vs. DEN, 4/8/11 4.6 rebounds and 19.5 minutes in 65 games. DR 16 vs. LAC, 12/5/07 2013-14 AVERAGES: In 81 games, averaged 4.2 points and 3.6 rebounds in 16.7 minutes. One game DNP – TR 21 (2x), MR: vs. WAS, 3/26/08 Left Hip Contusion…Scored in double figures three times…Posted a season high 12 points on 5 of 6 shooting on AST 5 (9x), MR: vs. ATL, 1/27/14 STL 4 at LAC, 4/15/09 1/25 at PHI. TO 5 (2x), MR at CLE, 1/8/08 2012-13 NOTES: Appeared in 81 games (2 starts) and averaged 5.1 points and 4.1 rebounds in 19.5 BLK 4 (3x), MR: at CHA, 12/3/08 minutes…On the season, shoot 59.5% from the field (176 296 FGs)…Scored in doubles figures on 11 occasions PTS 29 at PHX, 1/9/07 (including back to back outings on 12/29 & 12/3 and later on 3/22 & 3/24)…OKC went a perfect 11 0 when Collision scored 10 or more…Set a season high with 14 points on 5 of 6 shooting during OKC win at PHI on 11/24…Recorded a season high 10 rebounds on two separate occasions (12/17 vs. SA and 12/29 at HOU)…Posted lone double double of the year during win on 12/29 at HOU…One game DNP – Inactive
#35 Kevin Durant G/F 6-9 240 9/29/88 Texas 7th NBA Season Recent Games: DATE OPP MIN FG 3FG FT OR DR TR A PF ST TO BS PTS CAREER HIGHS 5/13 LAC 42 6 22 3 6 12 12 0 10 10 5 1 1 2 1 27 MIN 52 (3x) MR: at TOR, 3/21/14 5/11 @ LAC 45 12 24 1 7 15 18 1 6 7 3 3 2 8 2 40 FGM 19 (2x) MR: vs. GSW, 1/17/14 FGA 34 (2x) MR at UTA, 1/7/14 5/9 @ LAC 46 14 24 1 4 7 7 0 8 8 6 2 0 2 1 36 3PM 7 (2x) MR: at TOR, 3/21/14 43 10 22 3 9 9 11 3 9 12 9 4 2 4 0 32 5/7 LAC 3PA 15 at PHX, 4/6/14 5/5 LAC 35 9 19 2 5 5 8 0 4 4 4 2 1 3 1 25 FTM 24 at LAC, 1/23/09 PLAYOFFS: During the 2014 postseason, appeared in 12 games (12 starts) and averaging 30.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, FTA 26 at LAC, 1/23/09 4.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals in 44.6 minutes…Has recorded four double doubles and eight 30+ point OR 4 (9x) MR: vs. MIA, 1/30/11 performances…Has appeared in the postseason four previous times with Oklahoma City and averaged 28.6 points, 8.0 DR 16 (2x) MR: at PHI, 3/9/11 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.2 blocks and 42.1 minutes in 54 games (all starts). TR 18: at MIN, 1/26/11 2013-14 AVERAGES: In 81 games (81 starts), averaged 32.0 points (1 st in the NBA), 7.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists and AST 12 (3x) MR: at LAL, 3/9/14 1.27 steals in 38.5 minutes…One game DNP – right shoulder sprain STL 5 (4x), MR: vs. DEN, 1/16/13 2013-14 NOTES: Named the 2013 14 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player on May 5 after totaling 1,232 points, including 119 TO 11 at SA, 1/22/14 first place votes…Scored 25 points in 41 straight games (longest streak of his career and third longest in NBA BLK 5 (2x) MR: vs. POR, 3/27/11 history)…Named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Month four times this season (Owns 11 career POM PTS 54 vs. GSW, 1/17/14 awards, the most in the Western Conference since the start of the 2009 10 season)…During the Month of January, Durant averaged 35.9 points per game while shooting 54.9% from the field (highest scoring month of Durant’s career)…Scored 30+ points in 12 consecutive games during the month of January (longest streak of his career)…Set a career high with 54 points on 1/17 vs. GS, representing a Thunder era record for most points scored in a game…Scored 51 points during 2OT win at TOR on 3/31 (4 th 50 point game of his career)…Posted 27 double doubles, including three triple doubles (Durant now owns six career triple doubles). Scored 30+ points 47 times (most in NBA) including 14 40+ point efforts (most in NBA) and two fifty point games…On 17 occasions, scored 30+ points while recording 10+ rebounds (accomplished the feat just four times during 2012 13 season) and the Thunder went 15 2 in those games… Recorded triple doubles on 12/1 vs. MIN and 1/25 at PHI…On 12/1 vs. MIN, Durant registered 32 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists, four steals and fourth blocks to become the first player to hit such benchmarks since blocks and steals became official stats during the 1973 74 season. Scored 42 points during the Thunder season opener on 10/30 at UTA which represents the second most points scored in franchise history on opening night (Dale Ellis scored 46 points in 1988).
#6 Derek Fisher G 6-1 210 8/9/74 Arkansas-Little Rock 18th NBA Season
CAREER HIGHS Recent Games: MIN 49 vs. HOU, 2/18/03 DATE OPP MIN FG 3FG FT OR DR TR A PF ST TO BS PTS FGM 10 (4x) MR: vs. DEN, 1/21/08 5/13 LAC 7 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 FGA 18 (4x) MR: vs. NO, 1/6/09 5/11 @ LAC 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3PM 7 (2x) MR: at CHI, 1/12/02 5/9 @ LAC 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3PA 13 vs. NO, 1/6/09 5/7 LAC 13 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 FTM 13 vs. UTA, 11/4/07 5/5 LAC 15 2 5 0 1 0 0 1 3 4 0 2 1 0 0 4 FTA 14 vs. UTA, 11/4/07 OR 4 (2x) MR: at SAC, 4/11/04 PLAYOFFS: During the 2014 postseason, appeared in 11 games and averaging 2.9 points and 1.2 rebounds in 14.0 DR 10 at LAC, 3/12/98 minutes…Holds the NBA record for most career playoff games played with 251…Has appeared in the postseason 15 TR 11 at LAC, 3/12/98 previous times with three teams and averaged 8.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 27.3 minutes in 240 AST 13 vs. DEN, 1/14/98 games (158 starts)….Member of five NBA championship teams (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010). STL 6 (2x) MR: vs. SEA, 1/28/04 2013-14 AVERAGES: In 81 games, averaged 5.2 points, 1.4 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 17.76minutes…One DNP – TO 6 (2x) vs. WAS, 11/26/03 Coach’s Decision. BLK 2 (3x) MR vs. CHI, 12/25/11 2013-14 NOTES: In the last 40 games, shooting 42.9% from 3 point range (60 140 3FGs)…Scored in double figures 11 PTS 28 (3x) MR: at NJ, 2/5/08 times…Went a perfect 5 of 5 from 3 point range en route to 15 points during OKC win at MIA on 1/29.
#9 Serge Ibaka F/C 6-10 245 9/18/89 Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) 5th NBA Season Recent Games: DATE OPP MIN FG 3FG FT OR DR TR A PF ST TO BS PTS CAREER HIGHS 5/13 LAC 30 4 8 0 0 0 0 1 6 7 0 4 1 1 2 8 MIN 47 vs. GSW 11/29/13 5/11 @ LAC 33 2 5 2 2 2 2 1 4 5 1 5 0 2 4 8 FGM 12 (3x) MR: at BKN 1/31/14 FGA 20 at MIA 1/29/14 5/9 @ LAC 29 9 10 0 1 2 2 2 4 6 0 5 0 3 1 20 3PM 2 (2x) MR: at HOU 4/4/14 5/7 LAC 34 6 10 0 0 2 4 1 6 7 1 2 0 2 1 14 3PA 4 (3x) MR: at HOU 4/4/14 5/5 LAC 26 6 9 0 1 0 0 1 5 6 0 3 1 1 2 12 FTM 9 (2x) MR: at GSW 11/14/13 PLAYOFFS: During the 2014 postseason, appeared in 12 games (12 starts) and averaging 12.8 points, 7.8 rebounds FTA 10 (3x) MR: vs. SAC 2/15/11 and 2.3 blocks in 34.6 minutes…Has recorded three double doubles and five 4+ blocks performances…Has appeared in OR 9 vs. PHX 2/19/12 the postseason four previous times with Oklahoma City and averaged 10.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.9 blocks and 29.2 DR 16 at MIL 11/16/13 minutes in 54 games (48 starts). TR 20 (2x) MR: at MIL 11/16/13 2013-14 AVERAGES: In 81 games (81 starts), averaged 15.1 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.70 blocks (2 nd in NBA) in AST 5 at NOP 4/14/14 32.9 minutes…One game DNP – Flu Like Symptoms. STL 3 vs. PHI 1/4/13 2013-14 NOTES : OKC 10 2 when Ibaka blocks 5+ shots…Set a Thunder record by going a perfect 12 for 12 en route TO 5 (2x) MR: at PHI 1/25/14 to 25 points on 1/31 at BKN…Scored 20+ points in three consecutive games for the first time in his career (1/16 @ HOU BLK 11 vs. DEN 2/19/12 – 1/19 vs. SAC)…Registered 29 double doubles (recorded 15 double doubles during the entire 2012 13 season)…Posted PTS 27 (2x) MR: at HOU 4/4/14 three consecutive double doubles for the first time in his career (from 11/24 vs. UTA – 11/29 vs. GSW)…Registered a string of three or more blocks in eight consecutive games (one of two players to accomplish such a feat since the start of the 2005 06 season)…Pulled down 10+ rebounds on 33 occasions…Scored in double figures 69 times (including a career long 17 game stretch from 2/11 at POR – 3/25 at DAL), including 16 20+ point efforts…Twice registered a career high with 27 points (9 14 FGs) on 11/14 at GSW and again on 4/4 at HOU…Matched a career high with 20 rebounds, including a career high 16 defensive rebounds on 11/16 at MIL…Recorded three or more blocks in eight consecutive games for the second time in his career (strung together 11 such games during the 2010 11 season). Ibaka is one of two players {Andrew Bogut (8 games with three+ blocks from 2/28/2010 3/17/2010)} to record such a stretch since the start of the 2005 06 season.
#15 Reggie Jackson G 6-3 208 4/16/90 Boston College 3 rd NBA Season Recent Games: DATE OPP MIN FG 3FG FT OR DR TR A PF ST TO BS PTS CAREER HIGHS 5/13 LAC 30 2 5 1 2 3 4 3 4 7 1 3 2 3 0 8 MIN 42 at UTA 1/7/14 5/11 @ LAC 25 4 8 2 3 0 0 0 3 3 2 3 0 0 0 10 FGM 12 at SAS 1/22/14 FGA 19 (3x) MR: at POR 2/11/14 5/9 @ LAC 30 5 8 0 2 4 6 0 1 1 1 4 0 2 0 14 3PM 3 (7x) MR: vs. DEN 3/24/14 5/7 LAC 13 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 1 1 0 3 0 4 3PA 7 at HOU 1/16/14 5/5 LAC 30 1 8 0 2 2 2 0 2 2 5 4 0 1 0 4 FTM 7 (2x) MR: at UTA, 1/7/14 PLAYOFFS: During the 2014 postseason, appeared in 12 games and averaging 10.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and FTA 10 at UTA, 1/7/14 2.1 assists in 26.3 minutes…Scored a playoff career high 32 points in a 92 89 OT win at Memphis on OR 3 (2x) MR: at UTA, 1/7/14 4/26/14…Has scored 15+ points off the bench on three occasions...Has appeared in the postseason one previous DR 11 at TOR 3/21/14 time with Oklahoma City and averaged 13.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 33.5 minutes in 11 games TR 12 at TOR 3/21/14 (nine starts). AST 11 vs. DEN 3/24/14 STL 6 at HOU 1/16/14 2013-14 AVERAGES: In 80 games (36 starts), averaged 13.1 points, 4.1 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 28.5 TO 8 at WAS 2/1/14 minutes. BLK 2 (2x) MR: vs. SA; 4/4/13 2013-14 NOTES: Matched a career high with 27 points on 12 of 17 shooting on 1/22 at SAS…Prior to being PTS 27 (2x) MR: at SAS 1/22/14 inserted into the starting line up on Dec. 27 at CHA, Jackson was the only player in the NBA this season to come off the bench and average 12+ points, 3+ rebounds and 3+ assists (OKC went 12 0 this season Jackson scored 15+ points off the bench)…Recorded a three point make in 10 consecutive games (a career long streak)…Made first career start on 10/30 at UTA and recorded 14 points to go along with a career high five steals (OKC 25 11 with Jackson in the starting lineup)…Scored in double figures 60 times (including nine straight from 12/1 vs. MIN – 12/15 vs. ORL; a career long streak), including eight 20+ point outings (OKC went 7 1 in those games)…Set a career high with six steals on 1/16 at HOU…Set a career high with 12 rebounds to go along with 25 points on 3/21 at TOR…Set a career high with 11 steals on 3/24 vs. DEN…Two games DNP – Mid Back Sprain.
#7 Grant Jerrett F 6-10 232 07/08/93 Arizona Rookie Recent Games: DATE OPP MIN FG 3FG FT OR DR TR A PF ST TO BS PTS CAREER HIGHS 5/13 LAC DNP – Inactive MIN 5/11 @ LAC DNP – Inactive FGM 5/9 @ LAC DNP – Inactive FGA 3PM 5/7 LAC DNP – Inactive 3PA 5/5 LAC DNP – Inactive FTM 2013-14 66ERS AVERAGES: In 27 games (25 starts), averaged 15.1 points and 6.1 rebounds in 29.3 OR minutes…Scored in double figures 22 times…Tallied five double doubles. DR 2013-14 NOTES: Signed by the Thunder on Apr. 7…Six DNP’s – Inactive with OKC…Selected No. 1 overall in TR the 2014 NBA D League Draft. Drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers (rights immediately traded to the Oklahoma AST City Thunder) as the 40th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. STL TO COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Played i1 34 games, averaged 5.2 points and 3.6 rebounds in 17.8 minutes as a BLK freshman. Scored in double figures on five occasions. Led the Wildcats in blocked shots (33) and 3 point field PTS goal percentage (.405). Scored 14 points along with five rebounds against UCLA. Scored 10 points along with six rebounds against Colorado. Scored seven points along with five rebounds in a Sweet 16 game against Ohio State.
#3 Perry Jones F 6-11 235 09/24/91 Baylor 2nd NBA Season Recent Games: DATE OPP MIN FG 3FG FT OR DR TR A PF ST TO BS PTS CAREER HIGHS 5/13 LAC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MIN 39 vs. MIL, 4/17/13 5/11 @ LAC DNP – Coach’s Decision FGM 7 vs. MIL, 4/17/13 5/9 @ LAC DNP – Coach’s Decision FGA 15 vs. MIL, 4/17/13 3PM 3 (2x) MR: vs. BKN, 1/2/14 5/7 LAC DNP – Coach’s Decision 3PA 5 vs. BKN, 1/2/14 5/5 LAC 11 3 6 2=4 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 8 FTM 4 at BKN, 1/31/14 PLAYOFFS: During the 2014 postseason, appeared in five games and averaging 1.6 points in 3.0 minutes…Has OR 2 (6x) MR: vs. LAL, 3/13/14 appeared in the postseason one previous times with Oklahoma City, collecting one rebound in five minutes. DR 7 vs. MIL, 4/17/13 2013-14 AVERAGES: In 62 games (seven starts), averaged 3.5 points and 1.8 rebounds in 12.3 minutes. 20 TR 9 vs. MIL, 4/17/13 DNP’s – Coach’s Decision AST 3 vs. PHI, 3/4/14 2013-14 NOTES: OKC went 5 2 with Jones in the starting lineup…Scored 13 points on 3 of 3 shooting from 3 STL 3 at BOS 1/24/14 TO 3 vs. CHA, 11/26/13 point range (matching a career high) on 11/24 vs. UTA…In his second career start on 1/24 at BOS, scored 10 BLK 3 at DEN 1/9/14 points on 4 of 6 shooting, to go along with a career high three steals…Scored in double figures five times. PTS 14 vs. MIL, 4/17/13
#11 Jeremy Lamb G 6-5 185 05/30/92 Connecticut 2 nd NBA Season
Recent Games: CAREER HIGHS DATE OPP MIN FG 3FG FT OR DR TR A PF ST TO BS PTS MIN 41 vs. MIL 4/17/13 5/13 LAC DNP – Coach’s Decision FGM 9 at BOS, 1/24/14 5/11 @ LAC DNP – Coach’s Decision FGA 21 vs. MIL 4/17/13 5/9 @ LAC DNP – Coach’s Decision 3PM 4 at MIA, 1/29/14 5/7 LAC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3PA 8 at UTA, 1/7/14 FTM 6 vs. WAS 3/27/13 5/5 LAC 12 3 8 1 3 1 1 2 4 6 2 1 1 1 1 8 OR 2 (5x) MR: at MIA 1/29/14 PLAYOFFS: During the 2014 postseason, appeared in five games and averaging 1.6 points and 1.4 rebounds in DR 6 (4x) MR: at MEM, 1/14/14 4.0 minutes. TR 8 at MIN 1/4/14 2013-14 AVERAGES: In 78 games, averaged 8.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 19.7 minutes…Four AST 6 at BOS 1/5/14 games DNP – Coach’s Decision. STL 4 at LAL, 2/13/14 2013-14 NOTES: Recorded a career best 22 points (8 10 FGs) on 12/29 at HOU…Scored in double figures 30 TO 3 (3x) MR: at BKN, 1/31/14 times, including four straight games on two separate occasions (longest such streak of career)…Matched a BLK 3 at DEN, 1/9/14 PTS 22 vs. HOU, 12/29/13 career high with seven made field goals on 11/24 vs. UTA…Set a career high with four 3 point field goals as part of an 18 point performance in MIA on 1/29.
#5 Kendrick Perkins C 6-10 270 11/10/84 Clifton J. Ozen HS (TX) 11 th NBA Season Recent Games: DATE OPP MIN FG 3FG FT OR DR TR A PF ST TO BS PTS CAREER HIGHS 5/13 LAC 22 1 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 1 2 1 0 0 2 MIN 48 vs. CHA; 4/1/09 5/11 @ LAC 26 0 2 0 0 1 2 1 5 6 0 3 0 0 0 1 FGM 12 vs. CHI; 12/19/08 5/9 @ LAC 22 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 2 3 1 3 1 4 FGA 16 at MIL; 3/15/09 3PM 5/7 LAC 25 3 7 0 0 2 2 3 6 9 0 2 0 2 0 8 3PA 1 (12x) MR: at PHX; 1/14/13 5/5 LAC 14 1 1 0 0 1 2 2 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 3 FTM 8 (2x) MR: at MIL; 3/15/09 PLAYOFFS: During the 2014 postseason, appeared in 12 games (12 starts) and averaging 3.9 points and 5.3 FTA 12 vs. POR; 12/5/08 rebounds in 22.1 minutes…Has appeared in the postseason seven previous times with two teams and averaged OR 10 vs. LAC; 4/6/11 5.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 25.4 minutes in 116 games (110 starts). Won an NBA championship in DR 14 (2x) MR: vs. LAC; 1/25/10 2008 as a member of the Boston Celtics. TR 20 vs. DET; 3/5/08 AST 6 (2x) vs. UTA; 2/14/12 2013-14 AVERAGES: In 62 games (62 starts), averaged 3.4 points and 4.9 rebounds in 19.5 minutes…Three STL 3 (6x) MR: at PHX; 2/10/13 games DNP – Inactive…17 games DNP – left groin strain. TO 7 vs. CHA; 3/17/10 2013-14 NOTES: OKC is 48 14 with Perkins in the lineup this season…Recorded 10+ rebounds four times and BLK 7 (2x) MR: vs. ATL; 4/3/09 scored in double figures once…Matched a season high with a game high 12 rebounds on 2/5 vs. MIN. PTS 26 at MIL; 3/15/09
#21 Andre Roberson F 6-7 210 12/4/91 Colorado Rookie Recent Games: DATE OPP MIN FG 3FG FT OR DR TR A PF ST TO BS PTS CAREER HIGHS 5/13 LAC DNP – Inactive MIN 24 (2x) MR: vs. DAL, 3/16/14 5/11 @ LAC DNP – Inactive FGM 3 (2x) MR: at NOP, 4/14/14 5/9 @ LAC DNP – Inactive FGA 6 vs. LAL, 3/13/14 3PM 1 (2x) MR: vs. SAS, 4/3/14 5/7 LAC DNP – Inactive 3PA 2 vs. LAL, 12/13/13 5/5 LAC DNP – Inactive FTM 2 at MEM, 12/11/13 2013-14 AVERAGES: In 40 games (16 starts), averaged 1.9 points and 2.4 rebounds in 10.0 minutes…26 FTA 2 (4x) MR: vs. SAS, 4/9314 DNP’s – Coach’s Decision…16 games DNP’s – Inactive…OKC 12 4 with Roberson in the starting lineup…Only OR 4 at MIN 11/1/13 player to start 10+ games at both the NBA and D League levels this past season. DR 5 vs. LAL, 3/13/14 NBA D-LEAGUE: During eight assignments with the Tulsa 66ers, appeared in 17 previous games (all starts) and TR 7 vs. LAL, 3/13/14 averaged 15.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.47 steals, 1.29 blocks and 31.7 minutes per contest. AST 2 (3x) MR: at NOP, 4/14/14 STL 2 (4x) MR: vs. DAL, 3/16/14 COLLEGE: The first Colorado player to lead the team in rebounding, blocked shots and steals for three TO 3 at MEM, 12/11/13 consecutive seasons…The only CU player with career 1,000 points (1,012) and rebounds (1,045), 150 blocks BLK 2 vs. DEN, 3/24/14 (150) and steals (164), and 100 assists (119)…Just 10 boards shy of becoming the school’s all time leading PTS 8 vs. LAL, 3/13/14 rebounder before leaving Colorado…In his tenure, the Buffs put together a school record three consecutive 20 win seasons…The Pac 12 Conference’s Defensive Player of The Year and a First Team All Conference pick in 2012 13...Became the first CU player in 22 years to average a double double (10.9 ppg, 11.2 rpg) in consecutive years…In 2010 11 became the fourth freshman in Big 12 history to lead his team in rebounds, steals (51) and blocks (42).
#25 Thabo Sefolosha G/F 6-7 222 5/2/84 Vevey (Switzerland) 8th NBA Season Recent Games: DATE OPP MIN FG 3FG FT OR DR TR A PF ST TO BS PTS CAREER HIGHS 5/13 LAC 18 4 5 0 1 0 0 0 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 8 MIN 55 at NJ, 12/1/10 5/11 @ LAC 22 2 4 0 2 0 0 1 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 4 FGM 11 at HOU, 2/20/13 FGA 21 at UTA, 2/9/08 5/9 @ LAC 15 0 2 0 2 1 2 0 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 1 3PM 6 at HOU, 2/20/13 5/7 LAC 22 6 9 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 14 3PA 10 at HOU, 2/20/13 5/5 LAC 16 2 3 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 2 0 5 FTM 8 at DEN, 3/11/09 PLAYOFFS: During the 2014 postseason, appeared in 10 games (10 starts) and averaging 4.9 points, 2.6 FTA 8 (2x) at DEN, 3/11/09 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.9 minutes…Has appeared in the postseason five previous times with two teams OR 5 vs. DET, 1/19/08 and averaged 4.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 20.9 minutes in 63 games (54 starts). DR 11 at HOU, 1/12/11 2013-14 AVERAGES: In 61 games (61 starts), averaged 6.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.30 steals in 26.0 TR 13 (3x) at HOU, 1/12/11 minutes…One DNP – Flu like symptoms…Three DNP – Sprained Right Knee…17 DNP’s – Left Calf Strain AST 7 at MIL, 4/14/08 STL 7 at MIL 4/9/12 2013-14 NOTES: Scored in double figures 10 times (OKC went 9 1 in those games)…Recorded six steals (one TO 6 (2x) at GSW, 2/7/08 shy of career high) on 11/13 at LAC, then registered six steals for a second time on 1/29 at MIA…Recorded a BLK 4 (6x) MR vs. MIN, 3/25/11 three point make in six consecutive games…Went a perfect 6 of 6 from the field en route to 13 points during PTS 28 at HOU, 2/20/13 OKC win at BOS on 1/24.
#34 Hasheem Thabeet C 7-3 263 2/16/87 Connecticut 5th NBA Season Recent Games: DATE OPP MIN FG 3FG FT OR DR TR A PF ST TO BS PTS CAREER HIGHS 5/13 LAC DNP – Coach’s Decision MIN 35 at OKC, 4/14/10 5/11 @ LAC DNP – Coach’s Decision FGM 5 (2x) MR: vs. CHA, 11/26/12 5/9 @ LAC DNP – Coach’s Decision FGA 7 (3x) MR: at HOU, 3/17/10 3PM 5/7 LAC DNP – Coach’s Decision 3PA 5/5 LAC DNP – Coach’s Decision FTM 6 (2x): MR: vs. TOR, 11/6/12 PLAYOFFS: During the 2014 postseason, appeared in one game and averaging 4.0 minutes…has appeared in FTA 6 (5x) MR: vs. TOR, 11/6/12 the postseason one previous time with Oklahoma City and averaged 1.5 rebounds and 6.5 minutes in four OR 4 (6x) MR: at CHA, 3/8/13 games. DR 7 (4x) MR: vs. CHA, 11/26/12 2013-14 AVERAGES: Appeared in 23 games and averaged 1.2 points and 1.7 rebounds in 8.4 minutes…56 TR 11 vs. NO, 4/2/10 games DNP – Coach’s Decision…One game DNP – Suspension…Two game DNP Inactive – Personal Reasons AST 2 at MIA, 12/13/09 STL 2 (9x) MR: vs. CHA, 3/2/14 TO 4 at PHX, 1/14/13 BLK 5 at MIA, 12/13/09 PTS 13 vs. CHA, 11/27/12
#0 Russell Westbrook G 6-3 200 11/12/88 UCLA 6th NBA Season Recent Games: DATE OPP MIN FG 3FG FT OR DR TR A PF ST TO BS PTS CAREER HIGHS 5/13 LAC 43 11 23 2 6 14 16 1 4 5 6 3 3 4 0 38 MIN 50 (2x) MR: vs. MIN 3/23/12 5/11 @ LAC 39 10 22 1 4 6 6 1 5 6 8 5 3 4 0 27 FGM 17 vs. MIN, 3/23/12 5/9 @ LAC 37 7 14 2 3 7 8 2 6 8 13 3 0 2 0 23 FGA 32 (2x) MR: at NJ, 12/1/10 3PM 5 vs. LAL, 12/7/12 5/7 LAC 41 13 22 2 4 3 5 6 4 10 10 3 3 4 0 31 3PA 10 (2x) MR: at IND, 4/13/14 5/5 LAC 30 9 14 2 5 9 10 2 2 4 4 2 0 6 0 29 FTM 20 at SAC, 2/1/09 PLAYOFFS: During the 2014 postseason, appeared in 12 games (12 starts) and averaging 27.3 points, 8.4 FTA 22 at SAC, 2/1/09 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.7 steals in 39.6 minutes…Has recorded three triple doubles, six double doubles, 11 OR 8 at POR, 2/11/09 games of 20+ points and four games of 30+ points…Dished out a franchise postseason record 16 assists vs. DR 10 (3x) MR: vs. UTA, 11/30/12 Memphis on May 3…Has appeared in the postseason four previous times with Oklahoma City and averaged 23.0 TR 15 at NJ, 12/1/10 AST 16 vs. MIN, 3/4/10 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 37.4 minutes in 45 games (all starts). STL 8 at GSW, 2/6/10 2013-14 AVERAGES: Appeared in 46 games (46 starts) and averaging 21.8 points, 6.9 assists, 5.7 rebounds TO 9 (4x) MR: at GS, 2/7/12 and 1.91 steals in 30.7 minutes…Two games DNP Lateral Meniscus Tear. One game DNP – Inactive. 27 games BLK 4 vs. DEN 4/25/12 DNP – Inactive (right knee surgery)…Five games DNP – Coach’s Decision. PTS 45 vs. MIN, 3/23/12 2013-14 NOTES: Returned to Thunder lineup on 2/20 vs. MIA after missing the previous 27 games and scored 16 points to go along with five rebounds and three steals in 24 minutes…Made season debut on 11/3 vs. PHX and recorded 21 points to go along with seven assists in 33 minutes…Scored in double figures on 45 occasions, including 30 20+ point efforts and seven thirty point outings...Posted 11 double doubles (OKC went 10 1 in those games), including two triple doubles (Westbrook now owns eight career triple doubles)…Registered triple double on Christmas vs. NYK (becoming fifth player to post a triple double on Christmas Day) and later, posted a triple double in just 20+ minutes of action on 3/4 vs. PHI (second fastest triple double in NBA history)…OKC is 33 12 with Westbrook in the lineup this season…Posted a season high 36 points on 13 of 22 shooting on 3/6 at PHX…Recorded 34 points, including a game winning 3 point field goal in OT with .1 seconds remaining on 11/29 vs. GSW.