Thunderous Intentions Jan 14, 2021
OKC Thunder: Grades from loss to the Los Angeles Lakers
The OKC Thunder hosted the Los Angeles Lakers with both teams being on the second night of a back-to-back. The Lakers were too strong, grades look at why. The OKC Thunder started the night on the back foot with starting center Al Horford not playing on the second night of a back-to-back. Add to this […] OKC Thunder: Grades from loss to the Los Angeles Lakers - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Welcome to Loud City Dec 29, 2020
Young Thunder team fall to undefeated Magic 118-107
Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via The Oklahoma City Thunder move to 1-2 overall as they fall to the undefeated Orlando Magic 118-107. Tuesday’s game provided a quick glimpse of what the future holds for the team whenever Al Horford and George Hill get dealt elsewhere. The assumption was that once those dominos fall, then the team losing games would be a regular occurrence as OKC fills their rotation with young and experienced players. But that was not the case in tonight’s game. Much like the first two games, the Thunder fought until the end and made the game...
Welcome to Loud City Dec 18, 2020
Thunder squander late 19-point lead to lose to Bulls 105-103
Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Playing on a brand new floor inside the Chesapeake Energy, the Oklahoma City Thunder looked to avenge their Thursday loss against the Chicago Bulls. Unfortunately, they were unable to do that, losing in a close game 105-103. Through three-quarters, everything was going the Thunder’s way. Al Horford led the Thunder early with 11 first-quarter points. The Thunder could close out the first half with a 15-point lead, leading 64-49 at halftime. The Thunder came out swinging in the third quarter, entering the fourth quarter up by 19. But as...
Welcome to Loud City Dec 18, 2020
12/18: Bulls vs Thunder Preseason Game Preview & Thread
Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via The Thunder wrap up their shortened preseason tonight against the Bulls in a rematch from Wednesday’s game. The Thunder will open their season against the Rockets on Dec. 23. Tonight’s game should be mostly played by bottom of the roster guys as the regulars will play sparingly. Here are a few thoughts heading into tonight’s game. How much will the starters play? Last game, the big four of Shai Gilegous-Alexander, Al Horford, Darius Bazley and Lu Dort played around 20 minutes. It will be interesting to see how Coach Daigneault will...
