Pro Basketball Hoops Land: Thunder overcome Six game losing streak by beating the Jazz 97-82

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Thunder overcome Six game losing streak by beating the Jazz 97-82

The Oklahoma City Thunder I was figuring was going to be a top 3 seed in the Western Conference. Right now it's not looking too good, but you can blame that on the injuries of superstars small forward Kevin Durant, and point guard Russell Westbrook. Once KD and Westbrook are back, this team will find ways to win a lot more.

Coming into this game with a 3-12 record, taking on the Utah Jazz who have a 5-10 record. If the Thunder were to lose this game it would have been there seventh straight loss. Thankfully the day before Thanksgiving, the Oklahoma City Thunder found a way to win by beating the Utah Jazz 97-82. Three players scored at least 20 plus points this game. Now to me that is some offensive production. Reggie Jackson lead the way with 22 points, Jeremy Lamb scored 21, and Serge Ibaka added 20 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to improve their record to 4-12. I personally Thunder fans wouldn't be worried at this point, because it is early in the season. Watch what happens when Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook return. I personally have felt sad that they aren't in the lineup, and I don't wish injury on any player. The only positive thing I could say would be if the Thunder were to stink up the joint, and land a top 3 pick. Big man Jahii Okafor is lighting it up right now and would be nice for the Thunder. Here are the stats for each team.

Oklahoma City Thunder Top 5 scorers

Reggie Jackson- 22 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds, 10/18 FG, 2/4 3PTFG
Jeremy Lamb- 21 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 7/8 FG, 4/5 FT, 3/3 3PTFG
Serge Ibaka- 20 points, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks, 9/19 FG, 2/4 3PTFG, 0/1 FT
Anthony Morrow- 12 points, 3 rebounds, 4/11 FG, 4/9 3PTFG
Steven Adams- 6 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 3/9 FG

Oklahoma City Statistics

Team Field Goal Percentage- 48%
Team Three Point Percentage- 46%
Team Free Throw Percentage- 50%
Team Rebounds- 45 ( 33 Defensive and 12 Offensive)
Team Assists- 21
Team Steals- 9
Team Turnovers- 16
Team Blocks- 7

Utah Jazz Top 5 Scorers

Gordon Hayward- 24 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 assists, 8/15 FG, 7/14 FT, 1/4 3PTFG
Enes Kanter- 16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 6/13 FG, 4/5 FT, 0/1 3PTFG
Alec Burks- 16 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 6/14 FG, 4/4 FT, 0/2 3PTFG
Trey Burke- 12 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds, 5/10 FG, 2/5 3PTFG
Derrick Favors- 11 points, 6 rebounds, 5/9 FG, 1/1 FT

Utah Jazz Statistics

Team Field Goal Percentage- 44%
Team Three Point Percentage- 18%
Team Free Throw Percentage- 60%
Team Rebounds- 38 ( 30- Defensive and 8 Offensive)
Team Assists- 11
Team Steals- 9
Team Turnovers- 19
Team Blocks- 2

As of right now, if I'm the Oklahoma City Thunder, I would want the offense to run through three players, Reggie Jackson, Serge Ibaka and Jeremy Lamb, and in that order. If opposing teams start figuring that out, put Anthony Morrow out on the court to start shooting three's. I think the Thunder will get into the playoffs, and what would make me laugh is if they were an 8th seed, and won the NBA championship. I don't think that has ever happened. If someone finds somewhere where it has, send me a comment about that. What are your thoughts on this win? What are your ups and downs about this game? Send me your comments. Thank you for reading Pro Basketball Hoops Land. On the left side of my blog you can purchase Oklahoma City Thunder merchandise or sometimes below the article I will put products. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

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