Michael Kimball

Michael Kimball

Michael Kimball is a Daily Thunder contributor and Thunder season ticket member. Michael graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in journalism and previously worked as a new
Feb
11
What’s worse than the Thunder’s first quarter defense?

What’s worse than the Thunder’s first quarter defense?

Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE/Getty Images Thirty-seven. Thirty-six. Thirty-five. Thirty. Thirty-one. Thirty-one. Thirty-one. Those are some of the first-quarter scores the
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Feb
04
Thunder closes out Suns late in Phoenix 111-107

Thunder closes out Suns late in Phoenix 111-107

Barry Gossage/NBAE/Getty Images BOX SCORE Apparently the Thunder could only go one game without keeping it close through
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Jan
28
Thunder needs 2OT to escape Wizards 124-117

Thunder needs 2OT to escape Wizards 124-117

Layne Murdoch/NBAE/Getty Images BOX SCORE So that’s what an embarrassing win feels like. Oklahoma City was clearly
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Jan
25
It’s Heat Week in Oklahoma City

It’s Heat Week in Oklahoma City

Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty Images Sorry, Minnesota Timberwolves and Washington Wizards. I know the Thunder plays you this week, but
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Jan
19
Oklahoma City drops two straight with 112-107 loss in Denver

Oklahoma City drops two straight with 112-107 loss in Denver

Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images BOX SCORE Carmelo Anthony played like himself tonight, and Kevin Durant didn’t. That
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Jan
14
How is home court advantage working out for the Thunder?

How is home court advantage working out for the Thunder?

AP Photo This week’s issue of Sports Illustrated has a rather interesting excerpt on home court/home field advantage
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Jan
07
Does the Thunder have an “on” switch?

Does the Thunder have an “on” switch?

(You’re welcome for the picture. –ed) Is it just me, or does the Thunder have a habit of coasting
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Dec
31
Bill Simmons in OKC: But what does it mean?!

Bill Simmons in OKC: But what does it mean?!

(No Bolts today. Have a very happy New Year’s Eve and don’t do anything too stupid.) UPDATE: Simmons
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Dec
30
New Year’s resolutions for the Thunder

New Year’s resolutions for the Thunder

Ron Turenne/NBAE/Getty Images It’s hard to complain about the first two months of Oklahoma City’s season
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Dec
21
Thunder fans’ wish list for Santa

Thunder fans’ wish list for Santa

Layne Murdoch/NBAE/Getty Images No one can argue that, as fans, Thunderheads have been nowhere near  naughty. The still-the-Ford
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