Alex Roig

Alex Roig

Alex Roig is the former Editor of Daily Thunder and is currently writing at Now That's What I Call Thunder Basketball.
Apr
23
Rockets vs. Thunder: Game 4 Primer

Rockets vs. Thunder: Game 4 Primer

Perception. The interpretation of a “what if” reality. To many in the media, the feeling is the Houston Rockets should
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Apr
22
Five Thoughts From Game 3

Five Thoughts From Game 3

There were a couple time where Game 3 was beginning to mirror Game 2. In the second half, the Oklahoma
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Apr
21
Rockets vs. Thunder: Game 3 Primer

Rockets vs. Thunder: Game 3 Primer

Much is being made of Russell Westbrook’s collapse in the fourth quarter of Game 2. And while I think
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Apr
21
Friday Bolts – 4.21.17

Friday Bolts – 4.21.17

Jenni Carlson looks back at Westbrook’s 4th quarter: “It was almost as if he meant to, though I’m
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Apr
20
Thursday Bolts – 4.20.17

Thursday Bolts – 4.20.17

Andrew Lynch on how ‘Bad Russ’ may have cost OKC the series: “Obviously, the Thunder made it this far because
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Apr
19
Thunder @ Rockets: Game 2 Primer

Thunder @ Rockets: Game 2 Primer

I don’t know if sacrificial games are a thing among coaching circles, but it sure does seem like Thunder
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Apr
19
Wednesday Bolts – 4.19.17

Wednesday Bolts – 4.19.17

Oklahoma lawmakers want to tax Thunder tickets: “Lawmakers could tap into Oklahoma City Thunder’s loyal fan base as a
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Apr
18
Tuesday Bolts – 4.18.17

Tuesday Bolts – 4.18.17

Enes Kanter is the ultimate hype man: “Big mistake — chairs are tough. I fractured a bone. You always hate to
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Apr
16
Thunder vs. Rockets: Game 1 Pregame Primer

Thunder vs. Rockets: Game 1 Pregame Primer

There isn’t much to be gleaned from this primer. The first game of a 7-game series is usually the
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Apr
15
Thunder vs. Rockets: Series Preview

Thunder vs. Rockets: Series Preview

For the Oklahoma City Thunder, this season has probably felt like a basketball remix of the Charles Dickens’ classic, A
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