Daequan Cook’s Defense Saves Oklahoma City Thunder – a Fan’s Take It seems a lot the talk recently with the Oklahoma City Thunder surrounds Thabo Sefolosha's injury and the team having to survive without his defense until he returns. The side story is that James Harden does not seem to be the man to step in and replace that defense in the...
Thunder: Daequan Cook proves to skeptics that he can play defense Thunder teammate Thabo Sefolosha said: “He's an underrated defensive player. He can do a lot of things on the court that people don't even know about — grabbing rebounds, help defense, one-on-one defense. Tonight, he showed a lot of things we're not used to seeing about of him.”
Daequan Cook Starts for Oklahoma City Thunder in Place of Thabo Sefolosha – a Fan’s Take The Oklahoma City Thunder made an interesting decision in their game with the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 1. Head coach Scott Brooks decided to start Daequan Cook in place of the injured Thabo Sefolosha instead of James Harden. The reason for this is simple.
Thunder notebook: Thabo Sefolosha sits; Daequan Cook starts Thabo Sefolosha missed his second straight game Wednesday with a sore right foot. Guard Daequan Cook started in his place, marking his first start as a member of the Thunder. Cook's last start came on Feb. 27, 2010, with Miami.Thunder coach Scott Brooks opted to go with Cook over James Harden, who started for Sefolosha Monday night against the L.A. Clippers but was less effective alongside All ...
Oklahoma City Thunder Knocks Off Memphis, Remains Top Team in NBA – a Fan’s Take It looks like Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks' decision to send James Harden back to the bench and start Daequan Cook is paying off. After scoring a nice win over their rivals to the south, the Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City continued to roll with a big 101-94...
Two Unlikely Heroes Finally Step Up for OKC Thunder: Fan Reaction The Oklahoma City Thunder had two heroes step up against the New Orleans Hornets on Jan. 25. Serge Ibaka scored 14 points and seven rebounds. Daequan Cook scored nine points as he made all three of his three-point shots in just 14 minutes late in the game to ice the 101-91 victory.
Durant scores 36 as Thunder beat Grizzlies 101-94 JEFF LATZKE AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY The Memphis Grizzlies know the team they are chasing to reach the top of the Western Conference. Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder keep finding ways to stay one step ahead. Durant scored 36 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute to lift the Thunder to a 101-94 victory against Memphis on Friday night in a rematch of their ...
OKC Thunder Find Ways to Win Against Memphis: Fan Reaction The Oklahoma City Thunder and head coach Scott Brooks are continuing to find ways to beat NBA teams. Kevin Durant, despite being a forward, hit a key 3-pointer with a minute left to help his team defeat the Memphis Grizzlies by a score of 101-94 on Feb.
Mavs' Odom and Haywood and Thunder's Sefalosha out The Mavericks were without key reserve Lamar Odom and starting center Brendan Haywood for Wednesday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Odom was sent home with a stomach ailment and Haywood was ruled out with lower back tightness. Oklahoma City was missing starting swingman Thabo Sefalosha due to a sore right foot.
OKC Thunder Travel to San Antonio Spurs: Fan Preview Two division-leading teams in the NBA's Western Conference will meet Feb. 4. The Oklahoma City Thunder travel south to Texas to take on the San Antonio Spurs. Tip off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. The Thunder are coming off a 101-94 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at home.