Will the Oklahoma City Thunder Win 1 Game Against the San Antonio Spurs?

May 29th, 2012 by Josh Martin Leave a reply »
Two games, two wins in the Western Conference Finals and two steps closer to the NBA Finals for the San Antonio Spurs.

Or, rather, two losses and two steps back for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

First, a 101-98 shortfall in which the Thunder saw a nine-point lead at the start of the fourth quarter converted into a 10-point deficit minutes later. Then, a 120-111 loss wherein the Spurs stormed out to a 22-point lead in the third, forcing Scott Brooks to call a nauseating series of Hack-a-Splitters.

Neither game was as close as the final scores indicate.

So, is there any hope for the Thunder? Will they break the Spurs' winning streak, which now stands at 20 games, or will San Antonio roll over their Sooner State simulacra on the way to the fifth title of the Tim Duncan-Gregg Popovich era?



Here's a hint: Don't panic, Okies.

The Spurs did what they were supposed to do—they held serve at home. They won 28 of 33 home games during the regular season and have claimed each of their last 11 dates at the AT&T Center, including all six in these playoffs.

Of course, the Thunder are no slouches on the ...

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