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The Team @ Work

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

The Thunder web, broadcast and social media teams just got back from the team’s game day shootaround at the Texas Military Institute Episcopal School in San Antonio. It’s a group of dedicated and talented folks bringing you the fun and excitement of the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.

Stay connected to THUNDER.NBA.COM and our Facebook and Twitter sites all day for the latest on Game 2, tonight at 8pm on TNT and the Thunder Radio Network. Once the game is over on TNT, switch over right away to FOX Sports OK (37, 722 COX OKC) for Thunder Live Playoff edition with full postgame coverage. Brian Davis, Grant Long, Kelly Crull, Matt Pinto bring you highlights, analysis and postgame reaction.

Enjoy and Go Thunder!

-Dan Mahoney

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Thabo TV-again

Monday, May 28th, 2012

We told you last year during the first round series vs Denver about Olivier Riethauser from Swiss TV, covering Switzerland’s favorite son, Thabo Sefolosha in the Playoffs. Olivier is back and doing great work following Thabo. Here’s his report. http://youtu.be/ok_kmk1ByHs

-Dan Mahoney

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You know you want more #thunderfanpix

Friday, May 25th, 2012

It’s another lengthy stretch between games – at least, it seems like an eternity for Thunder fans. But you keep painting your nails blue, putting on gear every morning and showing your Thunder pride, and we love seeing your pix. Remember to tag your photos with #thunderfanpix on Twitter or Instagram. Only two more days ’til Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals!

- Karina Henderson

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Ready position

Monday, May 21st, 2012

Many sports have a standard “ready position” – volleyball, baseball, tennis are a few examples; it’s how a player stands before the ball is served or the pitch is thrown.

During the Playoffs, Chesapeake Energy Arena has a ready position, too – and it looks about like this.

(Photo by Garrett Ellwood, NBAE/Getty Images)

Game 5 is just under way – are you ready?

- Karina Henderson

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Boom.

Saturday, May 19th, 2012

Stormy weather moves in to OKC shortly after the Thunder takes Game 4 against the Lakers – and, without fail, happy Thunder fans bring out the 1 a.m. basketball/weather puns on social media.

(screen grab via @idefygravity12)

Be as punny as you want, fans, and enjoy the Thunder/thunder!

- Karina Henderson

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House Divided

Saturday, May 19th, 2012

Scanning the crowd at STAPLES Center, you see lots of Laker yellow and some Thunder Blue. And then there was this father/son….one of each.

Watch video on Thunder YouTube channel

-Dan Mahoney

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On the Job

Friday, May 18th, 2012

The Thunder Web and Broadcast crews are working hard in Los Angeles. Our website (thunder.nba.com) is loaded with video and web reports as the Thunder prepares for tonight’s Game 3 vs the Lakers. Since the game is only televised by ESPN (TNT on Saturday), Grant Long and Brian Davis join Matt Pinto on the radio (WWLS 98.1 FM). On the web, Kelly Crull is providing strong video updates and Thunder Basketball writer Nick Gallo is doing a great job following the team.

They are all joined by a hard-working, talented group of Thunder production, video and web staff both in LA and OKC. It’s our pleasure to bring the excitement of the Thunder’s journey to you across all platforms (Radio, web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc etc) And don’t forget the Thunder Live Online postgame show immediately following the game. Stay with our website for full coverage plus TV Companion and Live Chat during the game.

Enjoy!

-Dan Mahoney

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Goin’ Old School

Friday, May 18th, 2012

Usually when the Thunder is on the road, the team has its game day shootaround at the arena. When they are in Los Angeles, Coach Brooks likes to take them to the gym at Santa Monica High School. It’s your basic old-school gym that takes the players back to their roots.

No fancy bells or whistles, just a floor and hoops and lots of history. It reminds the guys of their years and years of hard work, dedication and focus to get to the level they are at today.

Game 3 tips off just after 9:30 p.m. CDT on ESPN and Thunder Radio (with Pinto/Davis/Long)

Immediately following the game, stay with thunder.nba.com for a full ThunderLive online postgame show .

-Dan Mahoney

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Thunder gear: Headed your way?

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Did you find your closet a little light on Thunder blue this morning? Our Thunder Shop’s merchandise trailer is making a few stops around town today and tomorrow, making it easy for you to gear up before our next game.

Here’s where you’ll find the trailer as it tours the metro:

Thursday, May 17 (today!)
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
American Fidelity – NW 20th & Classen Blvd., OKC

Thursday, May 17 (today!)
5-7 p.m.
Homeland – Britton Ave. & May Ave., OKC

Friday, May 18
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Riverwind Casino – I-35 & Highway 9, Norman

Hope we’ll see you there!

- Karina Henderson

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Are you ready?

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Game 2 tips off in just a few hours, and our fans are already showing their Thunder pride. A few more fan pix to get you ready for the game – remember to tag your photos on Twitter and Instagram with #thunderfanpix!

- Karina Henderson

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