LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Paul George shrugged off a chorus of boos to score 37 points and lead Oklahoma City Thunder to a 107-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on Wednesday. George angered Lakers fans last year after ignoring the franchise in favor of a deal with Oklahoma City, a snub which came after long-running speculation he would move to Los Angeles. On Wednesday, the Lakers fans unloaded […]
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Beasley’s 30 spoils Melo’s return to New York
By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) — A sold out Madison Square Garden crowd warmly welcomed Carmelo Anthony back during the pregame introductions as the New York Knicks franchise paid tribute to their former All-Star. Then it was back to business. Michael Beasley scored a career best 30 points as the Knicks won their fourth straight game, a 111-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday night. Fans cheered and […]
OKC’s Adams recalls life-changing experience in PHL; says food was “awesome,” people are “great”
By Josh Canlas Tolentino Eagle News Service CHICAGO – Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams went to the Philippines for the first time in his life this summer and said it was a life-changing experience. Adams visited SM Mall of Asia Music Hll representing NBA 3X 2017, along with NBA Cares obligations. Outside of his NBA duties, Adams said he spent a long time driving through different parts of the Philippines and noticed the country’s […]
Knicks lose season opener to the next “Big Three”
OKLAHOMA CITY (Eagle News) – The New York Knicks started the 2017-2018 season on the road with an 105-84 loss against the much-hyped Oklahoma City Thunder. The new big three of former Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, the newly acquired All-Star forward Paul George, and reigning MVP Russell Westbrook were too dominant for the Knicks, Thursday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Thunder jumped ahead early, opening the first quarter with a 5-0 run highlighted by Anthony’s […]
NBA: Golden State beat Oklahoma City to reach NBA finals
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Stephen Curry scored 36 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 96-88 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday and into an NBA title rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Warriors, trying to cap a sensational season that included a record 73 regular-season victories with a second straight title, sealed the 4-3 series victory in the Western Conference finals on their home floor in Oakland, California — […]
NBA’s Thunder targeted by deceased McClendon’s creditors
(Reuters) This weekend, the Oklahoma City Thunder stands one game away from clinching a surprising spot in the NBA finals. But away from the roar of fans and the glare of cameras, another battle involving the basketball team is brewing in a probate courtroom in its home city. At stake is a roughly 20 percent interest in the Thunder held by Aubrey McClendon, the indebted Oklahoma energy magnate who died in a car crash on […]
NBA: Curry sparkles as Warriors roll Thunder to level series
OAKLAND , United States (AFP) — Stephen Curry scored 28 points as the Golden State Warriors roared back to life in their Western Conference finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a emphatic 118-91 victory on Wednesday. Curry seized control of the contest with a spellbinding third-quarter points blitz as the Warriors squared the series at 1-1 heading into Sunday’s game three in Oklahoma City. The 27-point blowout victory preserved Golden State’s remarkable season-long […]
NBA: Oklahoma City stun Warriors to take finals lead
OAKLAND , United States (AFP) — Russell Westbrook inspired a second-half fightback as the Oklahoma City Thunder came from behind to beat the Golden State Warriors 108-102 in the opening game of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday. Westbrook poured on 27 points as the Thunder overturned a 60-47 halftime deficit to snatch victory in a pulsating clash between two of the most potent attacking units in the NBA. Westbrook also chipped in with 12 […]
NBA: Thunder roll over Mavs, Paul breaks hand
LOS ANGELES,United States (AFP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to the second playoff round, but the Los Angeles Clippers’ chances of following suit were dealt a big blow when Chris Paul broke his hand on Monday. Paul broke his right hand in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 98-84 game four win as the Clippers guard became the second NBA star to suffer a serious injury in as many days. Earlier Monday, the Golden […]
Spurs crush Thunder in NBA
The San Antonio Spurs crushed Oklahoma City Thunder in the game 2 of the Western Conference finals.





