OKC is dead and finished.

[LordVodka]

The Thunder had bad chemistry in this game. I'm seeing other boards say that Perkins is to blame. I don't know but they seemed strange today.

[onlooker]

I don't know what is worse, watching them lose in Denver or being sick from then f*ckin altitude.

OKC isn't playing well and doing things a bit out of their character ex. missing free throws.

I'm not ready to count them out yet but maybe the stage is a bit big for them.

As bad as OKC played tonight, they still could have won. It's pretty discouraging but I'll hang with them to the end. It's been a great year.

The Thunder had bad chemistry in this game. I'm seeing other boards say that Perkins is to blame. I don't know but they seemed strange today.

Lack of experience mistakes? I know they have been working there way up to this point over the last couple seasons, but the Finals is another animal.

Still a lot of basketball to play, but the Thunder really need to clean it up, and play their game. Granted the Heat have something to do with them being out of character.

[GUNSHY]

Perkins is somewhat of a liability, what he gives you on defense he takes back on offense..
Not to mention that there is only so many Championship appearances a guy can have (LeBron) before he actually wins one. This dude has a calm focus on the biggest stage in the NBA and is not shrinking in the moment as he has done in past finals.
OKC has the personnel to win it all, however, the lack of Finals experience may be a bit much to overcome.

[k4cowboys4k]

The inexperience is the key factor here for the thunder. As I've been saying for a few years now Westbrook will hold this team back from being great. No excuse that Durant doesn't TOUCH the ball in the first two and a half minutes of the game. They went 5 possessions until he even touched the ball let alone shot it. Point being Westbrook dominates the ball too much and takes atrocious shots. Don't even get me started on how overrated Harden is and how he has graduated to the all nba flop team.

[jsmithj88]

perkins is the scapegoat ??????????
miami played better down the stretch, thats wat it come down to
i dont believe in the experience factor
MJ, kobe, duncun, hakeem, magic etc all won titles in their first finals
sometimes the other team is just playing better or simply better

we will find out

[Speedy88]

Starting to think OKC won't win another game in this series.

[LordVodka]

Starting to think OKC won't win another game in this series.

How come?

[You mad bro]

How come?

cuz they dont have scalabrini

[importmoon]

the whole planet believes okc is a second half team and they will burried the heat but not this time. Vegas make out like a bandit.

[paco]

Goat will get his wish. LeBron = lock refchampship

[sweethook]

This team peaked with win over spurs. They look lost out there and have no clue how to handle a little defense. Miami kept trying to give okc game 3 but okc kept saying no thanks. Thunder can chalk up this season as a good success but they are dead and buried.

Not a chance in hell they comeback. None. Zero.

[paco]

Miami championship


Put ur house and pink slips on it

[BigDofBA]

Starting to think OKC won't win another game in this series.

OKC was in a lot worse spot being down 0-2 against the Spurs and coming off a blow out loss.

OKC is missing a ton of free throws and open shots they haven't been missing all year. I think we would all agree that OKC hasn't played well yet they have lost two close games that they had a chance to win in the final minute.

Maybe Miami is better. Maybe the stage is too big for the young Thunder. Maybe Lebron won't be denied.

With that said, I feel like the Thunder just need to get this thing back to OKC. If they have do that, they still have shot. The really just need to put together one good game in Miami.

It's only 2-1. Had OKC won this game tonight would people be saying Miami was done? Despite Durant getting in foul trouble and the Thunder uncharacteristically missing 9 free throws, it was a one possession game under a minute to go. With the way some people are talking you would think OKC was down 3-0 and had gotten blown out in every game.

[onlooker]

OKC was in a lot worse spot being down 0-2 against the Spurs and coming off a blow out loss.

OKC is missing a ton of free throws and open shots they haven't been missing all year. I think we would all agree that OKC hasn't played well yet they have lost two close games that they had a chance to win in the final minute.

Maybe Miami is better. Maybe the stage is too big for the young Thunder. Maybe Lebron won't be denied.

With that said, I feel like the Thunder just need to get this thing back to OKC. If they have do that, they still have shot. The really just need to put together one good game in Miami.

It's only 2-1. Had OKC won this game tonight would people be saying Miami was done? Despite Durant getting in foul trouble and the Thunder uncharacteristically missing 9 free throws, it was a one possession game under a minute to go. With the way some people are talking you would think OKC was down 3-0 and had gotten blown out in every game.

I keep hearing that OKC isn't putting together complete games and losing. Well the Heat aren't either, and they are winning.

This is the Finals, I don't think we see any blowouts. Both teams will cause problems for the other. Both are good, that is why they are there.

I agree though, the Heat need to wrap it up in Miami, or they will have a very tough time winning it in OKC.

[BigDofBA]

I keep hearing that OKC isn't putting together complete games and losing. Well the Heat aren't either, and they are winning.

This is the Finals, I don't think we see any blowouts. Both teams will cause problems for the other. Both are good, that is why they are there.

I agree though, the Heat need to wrap it up in Miami, or they will have a very tough time winning it in OKC.

Some of OKC's problems are the Heat's defense but missing 9 free throws tonight?

Missing 7 in game two?

OKC was down 1 point under a minute tonight. Making one or two more free throws changes the entire complexion of the game. Same thing in game 2.

Meanwhile, Miami has made like 21 out of 23 at the line. Give credit to Miami for making them but this series is still pretty close imo. OKC is more than capable of winning one of these next two and if they do they are very capable of winning two at home.

[paco]

So no more okc bets from u this series?

[BigDofBA]

So no more okc bets from u this series?

I took the Thunder for the series and that's the only bet I made. Not looking good now but if OKC can get one in Miami they will be very alive.

[onlooker]

Some of OKC's problems are the Heat's defense but missing 9 free throws tonight?

Missing 7 in game two?

OKC was down 1 point under a minute tonight. Making one or two more free throws changes the entire complexion of the game. Same thing in game 2.

Meanwhile, Miami has made like 21 out of 23 at the line. Give credit to Miami for making them but this series is still pretty close imo. OKC is more than capable of winning one of these next two and if they do they are very capable of winning two at home.

Well yeah, it is a close series. But we can't act like the Heat are playing lights out, and the Thunder aren't.

Thunder just playing a the best defensive team they have seen in the playoffs, and the Heat are playing the best offensive team they have seen. Sh!t evens out, giving you close games.

You popping the Thunder again for the series?

[tokio]

OKC coach should of never let their bench fcuk it all up by letting Miami catch up in the 3rd. Taking out Westbrook and Durant for those crucial minutes caused them the game. Not to mention the many bricks dumbass fisher was tossing up and the stupid number of missed free throws.

[SteelRain]

[neverstoppers23]

Yes, I can't see them winning in miami. Miami didn't even play their best game, durrant needs to step up. Media was hyping this OKC team way to much, just like they hyped the Spurs team. Miami will never get that treatment in the media considering the hatered of them that still goes on.

[GunShard]

Not a chance in hell they comeback. None. Zero.

It's obvious that you said this statement out of emotion and not by rational thought.

The actual math for the Thunder to win the NBA championship with the Heat at 2 wins and Thunder at 1 wins is 13% and lower.

The Thunder has 13% or lower chance to win the NBA championship at this moment and time.

[vio_br]

This team peaked with win over spurs. They look lost out there and have no clue how to handle a little defense. Miami kept trying to give okc game 3 but okc kept saying no thanks. Thunder can chalk up this season as a good success but they are dead and buried.

Not a chance in hell they comeback. None. Zero.

the same was said about dallas last year. they were 2-1 after game 3, miami regained home court advantage and yet miami lost 3 in a row. I wouldn't count it over yet.

[j37hr0]

Reverse Jinx.

[PAULYPOKER]

I'll bump this thread after OKC wins Game 4

Miami didn't win that game OKC lost it, OKC is better team

This!

[Speedy88]

Some of OKC's problems are the Heat's defense but missing 9 free throws tonight?

Missing 7 in game two?

OKC was down 1 point under a minute tonight. Making one or two more free throws changes the entire complexion of the game. Same thing in game 2.

Meanwhile, Miami has made like 21 out of 23 at the line. Give credit to Miami for making them but this series is still pretty close imo. OKC is more than capable of winning one of these next two and if they do they are very capable of winning two at home.

There is a reason why they are missing those FT's. It's the finals....pressure is getting to them.

[jayc88]

It's obvious that you said this statement out of emotion and not by rational thought.

The actual math for the Thunder to win the NBA championship with the Heat at 2 wins and Thunder at 1 wins is 13% and lower.

The Thunder has 13% or lower chance to win the NBA championship at this moment and time.

[jjgold]

They just got nipped on road

Teams are dead even

[Easy-Rider 66]

Thunder might win all 3 in miami

OP jumping off the Bandwagon quick. It's not over yet. I did the same when posting that Miami was the value at +150 and then posting that OKC would win the series after game 1. Sometimes you have to stick to your first instinct. OKC gets at least one of next two to take it back home.

[jjgold]

City just seems a hair off

Miami a bad game away from getting this tied up

James of course is the huge difference

[Sportsbetting123]

This is the time to bet on OKC for the series.

[tullamore21]

I don't know what is worse, watching them lose in Denver or being sick from then f*ckin altitude.

OKC isn't playing well and doing things a bit out of their character ex. missing free throws.

I'm not ready to count them out yet but maybe the stage is a bit big for them.

As bad as OKC played tonight, they still could have won. It's pretty discouraging but I'll hang with them to the end. It's been a great year.

Oklahoma cannot close the games against Miami. It lost both games that didn't have the lead at the beginning of the final quarter.
I know they could have won these, but they didn't.
It seems they are not mentally prepared or i don't know what's going wrong for them.

I will be on OKC ML, as i think OKC will take the next game(s) @Florida

[Thor4140]

OKC up six and then a 4th phantom foul called on Durant. Durant is now in foul trouble two straight games in a row when he only fouled out two games his whole career. This is how refs control the flow of a game unfortunately for bettors they are to god dam stupid to realize it. OKC is done fellas. Keep pouring money on a losing bet. The gambling gods love it.

[19th Hole]

BOYS against MEN
Who you got.

[jose21_us]

OKC is just happy to be in the finals. You really think they are going to win????