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The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder have been by far the most impressive team this season. Their +14 net rating is over five points better than their closest competitor. It’s why they started the season on a 70-win pace. The Cleveland Cavaliers, on the other hand, have been one of the most disappointing teams this […]
From Fear The Sword | about 6 hours ago | 0 reads
Myron Gardner hasn’t seen the hardwood often for the Miami Heat this season. The undrafted rookie — who spent the two previous seasons in the Orlando Magic organization — had played a total of 68 minutes heading into this weekend. The 6-foot-5 guard had played more than five minutes thrice, including twice since the start […] The post Heat captain gushes over Myron Gardner’s ‘kid energy’ after win over Thunder appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | about 16 hours ago | 0 reads
It’s been an uneven season for Miami Heat three-time All-Star Bam Adebayo Nursing multiple injuries, Adebayo was averaging 12.4 points on 39.9 percent shooting and a dismal 45.7 percent true shooting over a 13-game stretch from Dec. 6 to Jan. 11. The 6-foot-9 big man clearly didn’t look like himself. But he was healthy enough […] The post How Bam Adebayo made history in Heat’s win vs. Thunder appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | about 21 hours ago | 0 reads
Six days ago, the Miami Heat held an eight-point second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Paycom Center. Though they let it slip, getting outscored 64-38 over the next 18:42, making an ill-fated comeback attempt before losing, 124-112. On Saturday, the Heat met the reigning champions again, this time in Miami, Fla., albeit without […] The post Bam Adebayo, Heat outlast Thunder, 122-120 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The Miami Heat host the reigning-champion Oklahoma City Thunder, their second game in less than a week! What are your predictions and thoughts ahead of Saturday’s game?! Let us know in the comments! Here is our game thread! Injury Report (at the time of this publishing): OKC Thunder: Miami Heat: Projected Starting 5 (subject to […] The post GAMETHREAD: Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7) @ Miami Heat (21-20) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro will miss the team’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with toe and rib injuries, the team announced roughly two hours before the 8 p.m. EST tip-off. Herro has been battling a nagging toe injury for much of the last two months. He returned from an 11-game absence with the […] The post Heat will be without star guard vs. reigning-champion Thunder with toe, rib injuries appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Another day, another tough matchup for the Miami Heat in the midst of what’s been a difficult first half of season schedule. After falling to the reigning NBA Champion OKC Thunder on the road last weekend, the Heat are set to rematch on their home floor this time for some Saturday night hoops. Miami has […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat host reigning NBA Champion Thunder to conclude homestand appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The Oklahoma City Thunder versus the Miami Heat is one of nine strong options on today’s NBA schedule. NBA prop bets for today’s games are available, so if you’re interested in placing a bet or building a parlay, you’ll find those NBA player props right here. Phoenix Suns vs. New York Knicks Player Props The Suns face off against the Knicks on Saturday, with action tipping off at 7:30 PM ET from Madison Square Garden. Suns Devin Booker Odds Points Over/Under: 24.5 (Over odds: -12...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 1 day ago | 0 reads
I’m still ill, and honestly this game didn’t help, so I’ll try to be brief. (Narrator: it was not brief.) The Rockets offense simply is not good enough for them to be considered a contender of any sort right now. Thanks for reading! Fine. First, let me give you a disclaimer. Sometimes teams go through […]
From The Dream Shake | 3 days ago | 1 read
Houston Rockets vs. OKC Thunder January 15, 2026 Location: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas TV: Amazon Prime Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 6:30pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Jaylin Williams
From The Dream Shake | 3 days ago | 4 reads
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 days ago | 3 reads
Tonight in the NBA, we will be treated to a huge Western Conference showdown between two title contenders when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Houston Rockets. The Thunder come in having won four consecutive games, including finally getting by San Antonio in their last time out. The Rockets, on the other hand, just snapped a three-game losing streak with a 119-113 win over the Bulls in their last outing. Who will come out on top tonight in Houston? Let’s take a look at some ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 days ago | 1 read
Coming off a heartbreaking loss versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Spurs traveled to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder for the fourth time this season. This matchup ended up being the most physical game between both teams, with the Spurs battling throughout the first half and trailing only by 3 at halftime. However, the […]
From Pounding The Rock | 4 days ago | 3 reads
They say beating a team three times in a row is difficult. As we’ve seen over decades of playoff series, beating them four times in a row is even more rare. Sweeps aren’t something that happens all of the time, especially against historically good teams. In many ways, it shouldn’t surprise fans that the San […]
From Pounding The Rock | 4 days ago | 1 read
Editor’s note: This post has been updated after confirming Thunder’s drum routine predates the Spurs’ and was not meant to mock them. The Spurs are the only team to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder three times this season. Heading into last night’s game, the Thunder had a lot to prove and a lot riding on […]
From Pounding The Rock | 5 days ago | 3 reads
There are nights in the NBA when the score tells the truth long before the final buzzer. Tuesday night in Oklahoma City was one of them. The San Antonio Spurs’ 119–98 loss to the Thunder was less about one bad stretch and more about a familiar reality: a young team still learning how unforgiving elite […]
From Pounding The Rock | 5 days ago | 2 reads
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams paired together in a standout performance – galvanizing Oklahoma city during a pair of third quarter runs to turn a relatively tight game into a 119-98 blowout. San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama (17 points and 7 rebounds) and Stephon Castle (20 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebonds) tried to match OKC’s […]
From Pounding The Rock | 5 days ago | 1 read
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. The Spurs and Thunder have already met three times so far […]
From Pounding The Rock | 5 days ago | 1 read
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 5 days ago | 1 read
Tonight’s Spurs vs Thunder showdown at Paycom Center is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing matchups of the week. While OKC has dominated the Western Conference this season, San Antonio has surprisingly owned the head-to-head battle, winning all three previous meetings. This game offers a snapshot of a budding rivalry between two young powerhouses as OKC looks to protect its home court and a surging San Antonio team tries to prove they have the Thunder’s number. Despite losing...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 5 days ago | 1 read
After splitting a tough back-to-back set that pitted them against the Celtics and Timberwolves, the schedule doesn’t get easier for the Spurs. They’ll travel to Oklahoma City to face the league-best Thunder for the fourth time this season, looking to continue their undefeated streak against the defending champions. The entire NBA world will be watching, […]
From Pounding The Rock | 6 days ago | 2 reads
The Thunder are frauds! That’s what r/nba and the talking heads are having you believe, and it’s not hard to see why following a 6-6 stretch. Still, the OKC discourse has swung too far in the opposite direction. Remember, they were only one of two teams (along with the 73-win Warriors) to ever start a […]
From Pounding The Rock | 6 days ago | 1 read
The Oklahoma City Thunder bested the Miami Heat 124-112, handing Miami its third-straight loss for the first time since the New Year. While the Heat also underwent a separate five-game losing streak in December, the Heat are in the middle of arguably their worst three-game stretch of the season. They have lost each of the […] The post Heat’s biggest issue in loss vs. Thunder is becoming untimely trend appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 7 days ago | 2 reads
The Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Miami Heat 124-112 inside Paycom Center Sunday night. The Heat have now lost three-straight games, losing by 24, 28 and now 12 points, respectively. Trailing by five at halftime, the reigning champions outsocred the Heat 70-53, including 64-39 in the first 17:28 of the second half. Miami has […] The post Thunder run away with 124-112 win over Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 7 days ago | 1 read
This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Miami Heat: Norman Powell (back) — OUT Tyler Herro (big toe sprain) — AVAILABLE Terry Rozier (not with team) — OUT Vlad Goldin (G-League) — OUT Jahmir Young (G-League) — OUT OKC Thunder: Starting 5: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Tipoff: 7:00 PM EST […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: OKC Thunder (32-7) @ Miami Heat (20-18) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 7 days ago | 1 read