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Monday, April 22, 2013

Thunder stomp Rockets. Take 1-0 Series Lead

For the Thunder their NBA playoff start could not have started better. The Thunder dominated the Rockets in Game 1 at OKC 120-91 Kevin Durant was dominant with 28 points as well as Russell Westbrook teasing with a triple double but had 19 Points and 10 assists but the most impressive performance was the play of PF Serge Ibaka. Ibaka was amazing notching over 3 blocks and racked up 17 Points and most were in the paint. My theory for the Thunder to win a title is all on Ibaka, His impact on the team is huge showing obviously yesterday. James Harden returned to play in his first playoff game since leaving the Thunder this fall and well statistically it wasn't a bad night but mentally and the physical toll he took all game....it couldn't have gone any worse. After getting posterized by Durant he then came down the court and got slammed by Ibaka, Rough night huh? Well it didn't go well for any of the Rocket players. Their fast break offense was shut down thanks to Thabo Sefelosha and Perkins who played incredible defense. Perkins had a beautiful steel from Lin getting the ball to Westbrook and Sefelosha just a complete team play. Perkins is going to be big as well in the playoffs mainly on the defensive side but he contributed some what in the offensive side with 4 points and 4 rebounds so he contributes when he is needed. Again I will mention a guy who doesn't get any attention and to my viewers I apologize but Ronnie Brewer (Again Sincerely Apologize) did not get any minutes mainly because the Thunder simply dominated but I will be interested in crunch time if they look to him and Sefelosha as the 2 and 3 then move Durant to 4 and Collison at 5, I really like that lineup as it gives us a tough defense but small so it makes our offense just as good with Westbrook and Durant still on the floor and don't underestimate Thabo Sefelosha's 3 point capability. The Thunder take on the Rockets in Game 2 in OKC on Wednesday in what could be another butt wooping for the Rockets. I predict this is a sweep of a series unless Harden would like to steal another game with a 46 point performance and that still might not be enough. Do you think Harden regrets not re signing with the Thunder, Well he should and the fans let him know that last night. Prediction for Game 2: Thunder 107-96 Rockets. Thunder Win lead 2-0.

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