A healthy Thunder squad was projected to take the West, then fall to Miami in the Finals. Get the best deals on Playoffs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Shirts when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. What's the future hold? For the first time in my life I’m happy about a Lakers win. Stein: Yes. The 2013 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2012–13 season. Young: Try? Info. Going into the draft on June 27, 2013, the Thunder, with the 12th pick (acquired from Houston), chose Steven Adams, a center from New Zealand. They also named Robert Pack and Mike Terpstra as the new Thunder assistant coaches to replace Maurice Cheeks, who agreed to be the Detroit Pistons' head coach. Shelburne: I'd like to see Oklahoma City develop a low-post threat that will make defenses at least think twice about trapping Durant and Westbrook. Eastern Conference. Not even close. On September 27, the Thunder signed Diante Garrett and Rodney McGruder. The West remains deep and there will be prime challengers, but the Thunder are the conference's most talented team overall ... as long as they're healthy. The Thunder acquired Steven Adams, Andre Roberson, Grant Jerret, and Álex Abrines from the draft. 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Link: http://nba.getnow.org Rockets vs OKC 2013 Playoffs game 4 Download Arnovitz: They had the No. Martin's off-ball defense can frustrate, but at the right price, he's worth bringing back. Also wonder if they'll finally decide to start Nick Collison with Serge Ibaka up front -- or just commit to getting him on the court more -- because he's that good defensively. That's where he'll start from again next year. Posted: May 10, 2013. On September 6, the Thunder waived DeAndre Liggins, six days after his arrest. But it's all about the dollars and the Thunder aren't going to pony up for Martin in the same way they were willing with Harden. The 2013 NBA Finals was the championship series of the 2012–13 NBA season and the conclusion of the season's playoffs.The defending NBA Champion and Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat defeated the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs to win their second straight title. 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Stein: They need another big, for starters, who gives them a lot more than Kendrick Perkins did. They were worse without Westbrook than they needed to be, but that's not a meaningful valuation for what they are when he's healthy. Kendrick Perkins is a great leader and still contributes defensively, but he has regressed as an offensive threat. On March 1, the Thunder signed Caron Butler. LeBron James was named NBA Finals MVP. Kevin Arnovitz, Ramona Shelburne and Marc Stein cover the NBA for ESPN.com. Ramona Shelburne, ESPN.com: No. Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports. And now that the playoffs are into the second round of the bracket, a lot of those questions have been answered.… On January 7, the Thunder traded Ryan Gomes to Boston as part of a 3-team trade, and received two second-round draft picks from Boston. Up for buy now is a 2013 Playoffs Oklahoma City Thunder Kevin Durant Giveaway Card. Westbrook will be back and presumably just as good as ever once he recovers from knee surgery. Strauss: It's never too late to use the amnesty clause on Kendrick Perkins. The injury obscures how they were so far ahead of the Western field in 2012-13. 2013 NBA Western Conference First Round Lakers vs. Spurs League Champion: Miami Heat. That's why the trade with Houston was less about him and more about Jeremy Lamb's potential. Young: A healthy Russell Westbrook -- that's really it. Everybody understands that the Westbrook injury lowered the ceiling on this season. He fits in well there. See more ideas about oklahoma city thunder, thunder, playoffs. They were the incumbent champions, the No. Sounds about right. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat defeating the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals. How the NBA All-Star captains drafted their rosters, In her words: Amanda Nunes inspired to create lasting memories as a fighter, mother, 'He's like Luka, but a center': Jokic's atypical path to MVP candidacy, Chelsea position themselves for top-four place, leaving Liverpool behind. On October 25, the Thunder waived Diante Garrett and Rodney McGruder. He did a good impersonation of James Harden, the sixth man. Link: http://nba.getnow.org Rockets vs OKC 2013 Playoffs game 4 Live Stream SG Thabo Sefolosha changed his jersey number from 2 to 25. Durant, Westbrook and Ibaka are still all under the age of 25 and are only getting better. The devil is in the details, though. Los de Mike D'Antoni llegan un año más a la Primera Ronda como favoritos pero acusando la baja de Russell Westbrook que se estima que tardará en debutar en la postemporada. NBA Playoffs: Thunder Hold Off Spurs; OKC One Win Away From First Finals Since '96 (When Based In Seattle) At San Antonio: Kevin Durant scored 27 points while Russell Westbrook added 23 as the Oklahoma City Thunder negated the 34-point performance from Manu Ginobili and knocked off the San Antonio Spurs 108-103 on the road Monday night in game five of the NBA's Western Conference final. Round 1. Many fans wanted to know whether or not there team would be successful, and if some key injured players would be coming back. Miami over Milwaukee, 4-0 – A total mismatch. James Harden and the Houston Rockets lost two of their three regular … But more than that, the Thunder had a pretty good idea of who they were, how to get the shots they wanted and how to exploit their length defensively. HOW CAN I GET TICKETS FOR FURTHER PLAYOFF … Coming into the NBA Playoffs there were many questions and surprises. The Thunderous Intentions staff got to together to answer five lingering questions about the Thunder. Watch later. Ethan Sherwood Strauss writes for ESPN.com. On October 10, the Thunder waived Daniel Orton. Royce Young contributes to the TrueHoop Network. The Thunder had the best point differential in all of basketball, thanks in large part to a much improved defense. Scott Brooks' tactical inflexibility was on full display once his talent level got compromised. Shelburne: Yeah, but some good it did them this year. Highlights: Oklahoma City Thunder 2013 playoffs (New OKC Thunder Jersey) Summary of Highlights for the Oklahoma Thunders-NBA Playoffs 2013 Taken from Berry Tramel of The Oklahoman: James Harden drove the lane which he has driven so many times before, the north end of Chesapeake Energy Arena's hardwood, and suddenly there was his old pal. 2 offense and the No. One more offensive threat who can create his own shot wouldn't hurt, either, to counteract how stagnant the offense can get sometimes. This page was last edited on 9 June 2020, at 21:44. The Thunder fell in five games to the Grizzlies, but all four losses were agonizingly close. It's now harder to trust that Brooks will make the right choices going forward. But the Thunder showed enough in the regular season -- winning 60 games and outpacing the Spurs for the top seed in the West -- to pencil them into a return engagement with Miami. Arnovitz: Yes, barring seismic shifts in the Western Conference power structure. The 2013–14 Oklahoma City Thunder season is the 6th season of the franchise in Oklahoma City and the 48th in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Info. Jarrett Jack could be helpful, as the Thunder need someone to run the offense when Westbrook sits. They need what every team needs -- an iron-clad guarantee that everyone will be healthy in the spring. Martin can give them what they want offensively in that role, and he largely did this season. Conference Semifinals: 4–2 (Home: 2–1; Road: 2–1), Conference Finals: 2–4 (Home: 2–1; Road: 0–3), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2013–14_Oklahoma_City_Thunder_season&oldid=961689154, Pages using Template:College with unsupported name, Articles to be expanded from September 2013, Articles with empty sections from September 2013, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Christian Pulisic at Chelsea: Are USMNT star's lack of minutes cause for concern? Finals MVP: LeBron James (25.3 / 10.9 / 7.0) 2013 Playoff Leaders: PTS: LeBron James (596) TRB: Tim Duncan (214) AST: LeBron James (152) WS: LeBron James (5.2) More playoffs info Please take the time to consider each line up, the match-up itself, and vote on which team you believe would 2013 Mock Offseason Playoffs: 4 OKC Thunder vs. 5 Sacramento Kings Strauss: Sure. As nicely as Martin fit, his skill set is not unique. 2013-14 Oklahoma City Thunder roster and season stats: Average stats by player in regular season and playoffs and team standings. ESPN.com and the TrueHoop Network These were given away during the playoff run in 2013 as uncut team sheets. You're signed out. ... Game 7 (if necessary) Sunday 5/19 @OKC Time, TV TBD. Arnovitz: For the right price, absolutely. Clasificación de la temporada regular de la NBA en la temporada 2013-2014, tanto por conferencia como por división. They needed to see what this team looked like post-Harden when it really mattered so they could plot the follow-up moves. NBA Playoffs 2020: previa, análisis, horarios y TV de Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder. With Claire Williams gone, what next for women in Formula One. There still isn't another team in the West that compares to the talent of Durant-Westbrook-Ibaka. Young: To the Finals. The Heat will take care of business quickly. A bright side to Westbrook's injury was it allowed Reggie Jackson to blossom, potentially giving the Thunder a scoring/playmaking bench punch. On July 31, the Thunder named Robert Pack and Mike Terpstra as assistant coaches. Get the latest NBA news, photos, rankings, lists and more on Bleacher Report Westbrook's injury prevented that from happening. Overall, the frontcourt is strong, though it might be nice to have a Carl Landry-ish energy scorer available. Shopping. On September 27, the Thunder signed former Phoenix Suns Diante Garrett and Kansas State Rodney McGruder. It was Finals or bust for the Thunder. On October 25, the Thunder exercised contact options on Reggie Jackson, Perry Jones and Jeremy Lamb. Which puts OKC right back where they started this season -- contenders in the West, but still underdogs to unseat the Heat. Steven Adams and Andre Roberson were later signed by the Thunder on July 12. On July 12, the Thunder signed draft picks Steven Adams and Andre Roberson. Shelburne: NBA Finals, though I'm not sure they had enough to beat the Heat. 2013 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Grizzlies vs. Thunder League Champion: Miami Heat. Royce Young, Daily Thunder: With emphasis, no. But I suspect he'll attract the sort of interest, with so many teams possessing cap space this summer, that gives the Thunder pause. The regular season didn't expose OKC but the playoffs would have. It's a mulligan, so go ahead and affix an asterisk in the shape of a meniscus next to the 2012-13 Oklahoma City Thunder. 1. Playoffs - Round 1 - Game 1: OKC Thunder Vs. Hou Rockets Oklahoma City Thunder Vs. Houston Rockets (Series tied 0-0) 1 st He's paid through 2015, and the Thunder could stand to replace the barely anything he provides with myriad free agents. The Thunder was also involved in a three way trade in which Minnesota traded Luke Ridnour and a second round pick to Milwaukee and Oklahoma City traded Kevin Martin to Minnesota. Yes, absolutely. Get all the latest Oklahoma City Thunder team news, updates, stats, in-depth analysis, roster, rumors, and more @Sportskeeda.com Our 5-on-5 panel breaks down the Thunder's elimination from the playoffs and what lies ahead for OKC. Let's examine. Shelburne: Yes, but only if the price is right. So here are my horrible predictions (which probably aren’t so horrible) for the 2013 NBA Playoffs. They could get away with blunders such as extensive playing time for Kendrick Perkins and Derek Fisher. Which not only made it easy to imagine the difference a player like Westbrook would've made, but also showed how good of a team the Thunder are in general. Clasificación de la temporada regular de la NBA en la temporada 2012-2013, tanto por conferencia como por división. This is no longer about James Harden, because he isn't coming back. You're signed out. The Thunder also had the Charlotte Bobcats' second-round pick, which was used to draft Álex Abrines from Spain. Ga Durant told Sports Illustrated he's tired of being second. If Westbrook is restored to full health, that doesn't change. Oklahoma City Thunder (en español: El Trueno de Oklahoma City) es un equipo profesional de baloncesto de la NBA con sede en Oklahoma City.Anteriormente llamados Seattle SuperSonics, comenzó a jugar en el Ford Center entre la temporada 2008-09 y 2010-11 de la NBA; luego el pabellón cambió su nombre por Chesapeake Energy Arena a partir de la temporada 2011-2012 Playoffs NBA 2016: Cruces, calendario y resultados de todas las rondas y partidos de la fase final de la NBA en la temporada 2015-16. Just like that, the Thunder's season and title hopes are over. Tap to unmute. This was the West's top seed and a 60-win team with a near historic margin of victory. Todos los partidos son emitidos en directo por Canal+ Deportes. Tap to unmute. What lies ahead for the franchise? Cuadro Playoffs NBA 2013: calendario, resultados, horarios y eliminatorias. Andre Roberson (drafted by Minnesota) and Grant Jerret (drafted by Portland) was sent to the Thunder in the draft.