Nice game between the Lakers and the Thunder going on ... if the Thunder can take this one the west standings can become very interesting.
What an exciting game! Game of the day for sure. I'm impressed by how Durant has played in this game. One of his best games in my opinion.
westbrook has missed a ton of gimmes in the 2nd half, esp that short jumper. b/c he's playing off the ball. artest will shut him down if he tries to take him 1-on-1. durant is playing smarter in this game.
Looks like Durant has really adapted to physical play. Lebron and Artest haven't been giving him much trouble lately.
no, he's not playing physical and that's why he has played better. he's playing the "finesse" game. durant is not a physical player at all.
Truly an ugly sequence for the Lakers on offense. And Kobe just coughed up a 4-point play to Westbrook.
I didn't say he was a physical player, I'm saying he has adapted to the physical play. As in physical defense from Artest and Lebron, sizing him up. They don't bother him anymore.
lebron and ron can't size him up b/c 85% of the time when he has the ball when he plays them now, it's through screens/catch-and-shoot/quick pick and rolls. that's how durant should play. artest basically sized him up only 2-3 possessions all game and durant couldn't do anything about it (and that happened all in the 2nd quarter). EDIT: the thunder just might get all the way to the finals this year. HUGE IF, but it won't surprise me.
I have seen Durant drive straight past Artest as well. He even shot past Artest several times. Give Durant some credit, he is becoming a heck of a player and I can't wait to watch him and Westbrook during the playoffs. I'm supporting the Thunder for the playoffs. I love watching Durant and Westbrook play.
