Thread: Kevin Durant wins first MVP award

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Heck, Memphis almost took them out this year WITH Westbrook and an improved Jackson. Too bad Z-Bo had to be an idiot and punch a guy in game 6.

That had a lot more to do with poor play by the Thunder, (and yes I'm pointing a finger at Westbrook and his ~25 shots per game in that series), than it did Memphis' play. If Westbrook can ever quit trying to do too much, the Thunder are unstoppable.

Originally Posted by NightTrainLayne

That had a lot more to do with poor play by the Thunder, (and yes I'm pointing a finger at Westbrook and his ~25 shots per game in that series), than it did Memphis' play. If Westbrook can ever quit trying to do too much, the Thunder are unstoppable.

I think you underestimate Memphis a bit (disclaimer: I'm a Grizz fan). They have always played OKC tough. Taken them to 2 game 7s in the last 4 years and took a series in 5. Their perimeter defense makes it tougher on Durant and Westbrook than probably any other team.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

I think you underestimate Memphis a bit (disclaimer: I'm a Grizz fan). They have always played OKC tough. Taken them to 2 game 7s in the last 4 years and took a series in 5. Their perimeter defense makes it tougher on Durant and Westbrook than probably any other team.

I agree with your point to an extent, but when OKC actually executed they beat Memphis by double digits. When they were lackadaisacal, they went to O.T. four times.

Originally Posted by NightTrainLayne

I agree with your point to an extent, but when OKC actually executed they beat Memphis by double digits. When they were lackadaisacal, they went to O.T. four times.

Yeah obviously OKC is the superior team, but Memphis does do a good job of slowing down their offense. Tough to do consistently over a 7 game series though.

Do you got to a lot of games NTL?