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Interesting note from the Weekend Dime : " Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant became just the fourth player in league history, joining LeBron James , Shaquille O'Neal and Michael Jordan , to score at least 400 points during the first 15 games of a season at age 21 or younger." The Thunder sits 13th in Dime's power rankings : "Are they for real? Friday's ...

Some losses are understandable. Some losses just drive you insane. This loss against the Houston Rockets is one where you go insane.

Kevin Durant scored 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, as Oklahoma City produced a solid 108-90 win over Milwaukee.

Darnell Mayberry on Brandon Jennings : "But ita s Jennings a pioneering path to the NBA that has been the biggest shock regarding his success.

Well, that got a little more exciting than it needed to be but the Thunder held on to a nice road win in Utah, primarily through another third quarter offensive explosion and a fairly impressive defensive performance throughout the game.

The Utah Jazz shoot for a season-high fourth straight win Tuesday when they host the improved Oklahoma City Thunder at EnergySolutions Arena.

HE'S FOND OF BRICKTOWN, bowling and the Olive Garden Restaurant. He just learned how to drive, recently settled into a place he will call home, started English classes and obtained his Social Security Number.

Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, yanked down six rebounds and had seven assists as the Los Angeles Lakers used a strong first half to run past Oklahoma City, 101-85, at Staples Center.

"I doubt it. There are too many good scorers in the league," Durant said. "That's not what I'm focused on is getting a scoring title.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder TV : NBA TV FS Oklahoma Stream : Click Here Radio : WWLS The Sports Animal Time : 6:00 CST View from the enemy : ClipperBlog Offensive Rating : Thunder a ' 101.6 ,A Clippers a ' 102.0 Defensive Rating : Thunder a ' 98.0 ,A Clippers a ' 106.6 Pace : Thunder a ' 91.1 ,A Clippers a ' 93.9 Because it ...

Oklahoma City becomes the last team in the league to play a back-to-back tonight, but the Thunder will have three consecutive back-to-backs over the next 10 days.

A big happy birthday to Russell Westbrook who is 21 today. Put a little alcohol in that fruity drink tonight.

See, this is exactly what I was afraid of. For some reason, something didn't feel right heading into this game.

Thunder coach Scott Brooks prefers a nine-man rotation. In the opener, Nick Collison and Etan Thomas were interior players off the bench.

This, too, seems appropriate. More head room for a team with a higher ceiling for success.

's value can be measured by the company he keeps. Only nine NBA players averaged at least 16 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal last season.

Popovich discovering beauty of - The Beast' KIN MAN HUI/kmhui@express-news.net DeJuan Blair passes in front of Cleveland's Luke Nevill and Rob Kurz.

The consensus prediction of the TrueHoop Network bloggers and the best hopes of Daily Thunder.

Quick note for all those that have asked: The weekly podcast isn't set for a day.

Andres Nocioni scored 19 points and rookie Omri Casspi added 16 as the Sacramento Kings beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-89 in a preseason game Thursday night despite playing without leading scorer Kevin Martin.