Oklahoma City Thunder at Charlotte Hornets

[Carl Spackler]

This game deserves its own thread since it's the first time since March 17, 2010 that we beat the Thunder (also, coincidentally, I was at both games).

A very high-scoring contest, 123-112, that was 88-87 Thunder after three. The Hornets out-scored the Thunder 36-24 in the fourth quarter. Impressive stuff.

Nic had 28 points and shot the ball really well. He made a ton of free throws and could've had even more points had he not passed up two uncontested threes for ill-advised shots by teammates.

Kemba had 20 points and took only 13 shot attempts but dished out a game-high nine assists. When his teammates are scoring, Kemba will distribute.

MKG scored 14 and looked better than he has all season with regard to jump shots. It's just one game, but it's still good to see him contributing some solid offense.

We really could've used Zeller in the post but Hibbert and Hawes did well in spite of several bullshit calls that went the Thunder's way.

I also gotta give Frank some props. I think he had 17 in just the first half. He really poured it on and was hitting from inside and outside.

Westbrook did not have a triple-double, keeping in place the interesting fact that we're one of only five teams who've never allowed a triple-double to Agent Zero Minus the Guns.

He did, however, get a horseshit foul call on a dunk when MKG literally made the slightest bit of contact. Worst call I've ever seen in person. See for yourself:

He also nailed a ref with a pass to the side of the head and drew a technical. Hilarious.

 

[bLACKpANTHER]

nice recap.. thank you

I'm still keeping this team at arms length.. you won't fool me with your positive thoughts buddy

[TheRed]

Good to see the Hornets doing well. At least there is a bright spot somewhere in Charlotte sports.

So what's the verdict on Frank so far?

[Carl Spackler]

3 hours ago, TheRed said:

Good to see the Hornets doing well. At least there is a bright spot somewhere in Charlotte sports.

So what's the verdict on Frank so far?

Inconsistent but offensive capability shows the potential to easily justify his drafting. He's getting better