<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Sonicshome.com News</title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com</link><description>Seattle Supersonics Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1739.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Not many noticed, simply because of the Thunder's record, but Kevin Durant fashioned one of the better Decembers in the league. The second-year forward averaged 25 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 blocks during the month. And he was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1740.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Robert Swift. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Center Nick Collison, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, Center Johan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1741.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nenad Krstic's arrival in Oklahoma City wasn't the typical free-agent signing. Not only did the Thunder sign the Serbian center to an offer sheet in the middle of the season, the deal was further complicated by Krstic playing overseas. Oklahoma City helpe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westbrook's honor gives dismal Thunder bright spot]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/westbrook-s-honor-gives-dismal-thunder-bright-spot.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook didn't know there was such a thing as a rookie of the month award in the NBA - until he won it."I think it's good," Westbrook said of receiving the Western Conference honor for December, "but at the same time,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[COAST TO COAST ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/coast-to-coast-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How you know it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Melo's late 3 allows Nuggets to sink Thunder 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/-melo-s-late-3-allows-nuggets-to-sink-thunder-1744.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony's 3-pointer from the corner with 0.1 seconds left capped a 31-point outing and lifted the Denver Nuggets past the Oklahoma City Thunder, 122-120 on Friday night.Anthony's winner came after Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron, Varejao keep Cavs perfect at home ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/lebron-varejao-keep-cavs-perfect-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA LeBron, Varejao keep Cavs perfect at homeBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - With a little help from "Wild Thing," LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are still running wild at home. ?? Brazilian Anderson Varejao ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1735.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nenad Krstic's arrival in Oklahoma City wasn't the typical free-agent signing. Not only did the Thunder sign the Serbian center to an offer sheet in the middle of the season, the deal was further complicated by Krstic playing overseas. Oklahoma City helpe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1736.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Not many noticed, simply because of the Thunder's record, but Kevin Durant fashioned one of the better Decembers in the league. The second-year forward averaged 25 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 blocks during the month. And he was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1737.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Robert Swift. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Center Nick Collison, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, Center Johan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Melo's late 3 allows Nuggets to sink Thunder 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/-melo-s-late-3-allows-nuggets-to-sink-thunder-1738.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony's 3-pointer from the corner with 0.1 seconds left capped a 31-point outing and lifted the Denver Nuggets past the Oklahoma City Thunder, 122-120 on Friday night.Anthony's winner came after Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1725.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nenad Krstic's arrival in Oklahoma City wasn't the typical free-agent signing. Not only did the Thunder sign the Serbian center to an offer sheet in the middle of the season, the deal was further complicated by Krstic playing overseas. Oklahoma City helpe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1726.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Not many noticed, simply because of the Thunder's record, but Kevin Durant fashioned one of the better Decembers in the league. The second-year forward averaged 25 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 blocks during the month. And he was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1727.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Robert Swift. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Center Nick Collison, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, Center Johan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 122, Thunder 120]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nuggets-122-thunder-120.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant had just made a clutch 3-pointer over Carmelo Anthony with 2.7 seconds left, putting the Oklahoma City Thunder on the verge of an unexpected victory over the Northwest Division-leading Denver Nuggets.Then friend Carmelo Anthony upstaged him.A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Melo's late 3 allows Nuggets to sink Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/-melo-s-late-3-allows-nuggets-to-sink-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony's 3-pointer from the corner with 0.1 seconds left capped a 31-point outing and lifted the Denver Nuggets past the Oklahoma City Thunder, 122-120 on Friday night.Anthony's winner came after Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Bulls assistant joins team ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/ex-bulls-assistant-joins-team-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder filled is its assistant coaching vacancy with Ron Adams, a former college head coach with a defensive mindset who owns 17 years of NBA coaching and management experience. Adams comes to Oklahoma City from the Chicago Bulls, whom he served as a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Krstic signs with OKC]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/krstic-signs-with-okc.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KRSTIC FILE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presti a longtime follower of Krstic ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/presti-a-longtime-follower-of-krstic-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder general manager Sam Presti monitored Nenad Krstic in Russia. Truth be told, he's liked the 7-foot center since Krstic was a teenager in Serbia.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder may win fewest ever ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-may-win-fewest-ever-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As tough as it might become in Oklahoma City, it's safe to say some things can't get as bad as with the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iverson leads injury-depleted Pistons to fifth straight win ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/iverson-leads-injury-depleted-pistons-to-fifth-straight-win-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Iverson leads injury-depleted Pistons to fifth straight winBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - With three key players out with injuries, Allen Iverson stepped in to rescue the Detroit Pistons. ?? Iverson scored 17 of h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers tonight  2009-01-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/clippers-tonight--1720.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AT PHOENIX]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Thunder Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nuggets-thunder-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wins have been hard to come by for the Thunder in the franchise's first season in Oklahoma City after relocating from Seattle. Consecutive victories would be unprecedented.The Thunder have a chance to put together their first winning streak Friday when th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1722.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The signing of center Nenad Krstic illustrates the Thunder's strategy going forward of adding key components while maintaining financial flexibility. Oklahoma City hits a home run if the Serbian 7-footer, two years removed from a major knee injury, comes ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1723.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Scott Brooks continues to sing an upbeat song despite the setbacks. He took a 2-17 record into the New Year's Eve game with Golden State. Despite trying to keep a healthy sense of perspective, the losses keep him up at night. "Sleep is not easy at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1724.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Robert Swift. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Center Chris Wilcox, Guard Damien Wilkins. PLAYER NOTES: --C Robert S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best win, worst loss for Warriors ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/best-win-worst-loss-for-warriors-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY Five days after their most impressive win of the season, the Warriors opened a three-game road trip and closed the book on 2008 with what was arguably their worst loss.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1711.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The signing of center Nenad Krstic illustrates the Thunder's strategy going forward of adding key components while maintaining financial flexibility. Oklahoma City hits a home run if the Serbian 7-footer, two years removed from a major knee injury, comes ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1712.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Scott Brooks continues to sing an upbeat song despite the setbacks. He took a 2-17 record into the New Year's Eve game with Golden State. Despite trying to keep a healthy sense of perspective, the losses keep him up at night. "Sleep is not easy at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1713.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Robert Swift. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Center Chris Wilcox, Guard Damien Wilkins. PLAYER NOTES: --C Robert S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 107, Warriors 100]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-107-warriors-100.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Brooks figured his Oklahoma City Thunder team had been in enough close games in the fourth quarter to eventually win one. Their time came Wednesday night.The Thunder pulled away in the third quarter and held on for a 107-100 victory over the Golden ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder edge Warriors for fourth win of season]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-edge-warriors-for-fourth-win-of-season.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Green scored 26 points, Kevin Durant added 25 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Golden State Warriors 107-100 on Wednesday night for just their fourth victory of the season.Green scored 18 in the second half for the Thunder, who got 23 points fr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUNS 110, THUNDER 102]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/suns-110-thunder-102.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Russell Westbrook kept Oklahoma City in Monday night's game and played the Thunder out of its 110-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns, characterizing the meaning of rookie growing pains before a sold out crowd of 19,163 inside the Ford Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUNS 110, THUNDER 102 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/suns-110-thunder-102-1717.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first time Phoenix played in the Ford Center Shaquille O'Neal sat out and Steve Nash showed why he's a two-time MVP.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No news on Krstic ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/no-news-on-krstic-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Jersey Nets had until midnight Monday to match the Thunder's three-year, $15.6 million offer for Nenad Krstic. Since the Nets don't have to turn in an official document to NBA officials, it was still uncertain late Monday night whether Krstic offi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1702.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Being more competitive in recent weeks is a positive to focus on, but even the Thunder's eternally-optimistic coach admits it's difficult to remain upbeat all the time. After Washington -- the worst team in the Eastern Conference -- beat the Thunder, co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1703.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Robert Swift. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Center Nick Collison, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, Center Johan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1704.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trade rumors are inevitable for a team out of the playoff race and building for the future. With the worst record in the NBA and one of the lowest payrolls, a number of Thunder players can expect to hear their names bandied about leading up to the trade d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade rumors starting to swirl]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/trade-rumors-starting-to-swirl.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rumor began with a simple question posed to Thunder forward Joe Smith last week about whether he'd be open to playing for Cleveland again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder loses battle of worst teams ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-loses-battle-of-worst-teams-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Saturday's game at Washington was one of the few contests on the schedule the Thunder could walk into with confidence and feel good about having a good chance of winning. Instead, the Thunder dropped a 104-95 decision to Washington to fall to 3-28 and hel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks: Losing is 'depressing at times' ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/brooks-losing-is-depressing-at-times-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder coach Scott Brooks is remaining upbeat even though losses continue to pile up on his record.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Krstic joins Thunder after Nets don't match offer]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/krstic-joins-thunder-after-nets-don-t-match-offer.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nenad Krstic's second chance in the NBA developed quickly.Two weeks ago, Krstic was playing for Triumph Lyubertsy of Russia's Superleague A. On Tuesday, the 25-year-old from Serbia became the newest member of the Oklahoma City Thunder.Because Krstic was a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Thunder Preview 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/warriors-thunder-preview-1709.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Golden State Warriors have shown signs of improvement in their last two home games. Success on the road, however, has been harder to come by.The Warriors look to build on a home victory and snap out of their season-long funk on the road as they open a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1695.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Joe Smith. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Center Robert Swift, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, Center Johan Pet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1696.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the category of moral victories, the effort at Detroit has to top the list. The Thunder played the traditional Eastern Conference power to the final buzzer before falling 90-88 Friday. "It was a great game, and our guys played hard till the last second]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1697.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder almost sent Friday's game at Detroit to overtime. Down two after Allen Iverson's jumper with 0.2 seconds left, Jeff Green nearly tipped in a half-court lob at the buzzer. The ball bounced on the rim twice before falling out. "It was a good l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 NBA stories for '08 ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/top-10-nba-stories-for-08-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a good year for the NBA, all things considered. Players, for the most part, kept out of the headlines for off-the-court problems. The playoffs, as usual, were filled with good games and this time the top two teams from each conference, both with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards soar late in historic matchup ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/wizards-soar-late-in-historic-matchup-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was the rarest of NBA meetings Saturday night - two dreadful teams vying to see which could avoid yet another loss.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Thunder Preview 2008-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/suns-thunder-preview-1700.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns suffered a gut-wrenching loss in their latest game, watching a buzzer-beating 3-pointer wipe out what would have been an impressive victory.A trip to Oklahoma City should bring back a more pleasant memory.The Suns will look to get over th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/-1701.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TODAY'S GAME]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors send mighty Celtics to second straight loss ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/warriors-send-mighty-celtics-to-second-straight-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Warriors send mighty Celtics to second straight lossBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Suddenly, the streaking Boston Celtics are slumping. ?? Stephen Jackson scored 15 of his game-high 28 points in the final quarter,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1688.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder almost sent Friday's game at Detroit to overtime. Down two after Allen Iverson's jumper with 0.2 seconds left, Jeff Green nearly tipped in a half-court lob at the buzzer. The ball bounced on the rim twice before falling out. "It was a good l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1689.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Joe Smith. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Center Robert Swift, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, Center Johan Pet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1690.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the category of moral victories, the effort at Detroit has to top the list. The Thunder played the traditional Eastern Conference power to the final buzzer before falling 90-88 Friday. "It was a great game, and our guys played hard till the last second]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Wizards combine to make worst matchup ever]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-wizards-combine-to-make-worst-matchup-ever.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA history was made on Saturday night, but not the kind the Oklahoma City Thunder and Washington Wizards wanted.The Thunder entered with an NBA-worst 3-27 record, with the Wizards at 4-23. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, there had never been an NBA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards 104, Thunder 95]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/wizards-104-thunder-95.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Washington Wizards didn't care that they beat a team with only three wins. They were just happy they won at all.The Wizards beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-95 on Saturday night in a matchup of teams with the two worst records in the NBA. They broke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards best Thunder in historically bad matchup]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/wizards-best-thunder-in-historically-bad-matchup.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Antawn Jamison scored 29 points, Andray Blatche had 16 points and tied his career high with 15 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-95 on Saturday night in a matchup of teams with the two worst records in the NBA.The Wiz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCOREBOARD ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/scoreboard-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?NBL ?Friday?-?SOUTH?DRAGONS?117?(A?Gibson?18,?J?Ingles?17,?N?Horvath?16)? ?bt?GOLD?COAST?BLAZE?87?(J?Harvey?25,?L?Whitehead?19,?P?Cameron?12)? ?at?Hisense?Arena. ?Yesterday?-??ADELAIDE?36ERS?109?(J?Hodge?31,?L?Schenscher?21,?B? ?Maher?19)?bt?MELBOURNE?TI]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1678.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder appears confident New Jersey won't match the offer sheet for C Nenad Krstic, who arrived in Oklahoma City this week to undergo a physical. The Nets have until Monday to match the three-year offer for more than $15 million. If not, the 7-foot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1679.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Joe Smith. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Center Robert Swift, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Chris Wilcox. PLAYER NOTE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1680.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant's load is increasing and so is his production. The Thunder's leading scorer had 28 points against Atlanta on Tuesday, marking his career-high eighth straight game with at least 20 points. With few alternatives, Scott Brooks sees no reason to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Wizards Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-wizards-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two worst teams in the NBA meet on Saturday night when the Washington Wizards try to end their eight-game losing streak as they host the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Wizards (4-23) are enduring their poorest start in franchise history to sit at the botto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons 90, Thunder 88]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/pistons-90-thunder-88.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Allen Iverson kept the ball this time.A week after passing up a chance at a winning shot against the Utah Jazz, Iverson hit an off-balance runner with 0.2 seconds left to give the Detroit Pistons a 90-88 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iverson hits shot with 0.2 seconds to lift Pistons]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/iverson-hits-shot-with-0-2-seconds-to-lift-pistons.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Allen Iverson's off-balance runner with 0.2 seconds left gave the Detroit Pistons a 90-88 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.Detroit has won eight straight against the Thunder, and haven't lost to them at the Palace since the then-Supe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perimeter offense fails again]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/perimeter-offense-fails-again.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA - It was the epitome of an easier-said-than-done statement. But the fact that Thunder forward and team captain Kevin Durant has recognized how much good something so simple can do spoke volumes after his team's 99-88 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HAWKS 99, THUNDER 88]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/hawks-99-thunder-88.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA - The sheepish smile on Joe Johnson's face suggested he knew what he had just accomplished when he found backcourt mate Mike Bibby on the baseline for a 17-foot jumper with 1:37 left to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collison sits with thumb injury ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/collison-sits-with-thumb-injury-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Collison missed his first game of the season Tuesday against Atlanta because of a broken bone in his left thumb. Collison, the team's starting center, is listed as day-to-day and hopes the injury won't sideline him for an extended period. But Colliso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1672.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:16:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Joe Smith. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Center Robert Swift, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, Center Johan Pet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1673.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:16:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder's search for roster help has led overseas. Oklahoma City signed former New Jersey center Nenad Krstic to an offer sheet reportedly worth $15.8 million over three years. Krstic has been playing with Triumph Lyubertsy of Russia's Superleague A t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1674.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:16:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder has made steady improvement under Scott Brooks, even if it doesn't really show up in the win-loss record. The team is shooting considerably better lately. Oklahoma City was knocking down a league-worst 40.9 percent of its shots in its 1-15 s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonight  2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/tonight--1675.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:16:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ARCO ARENA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Pistons Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-pistons-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:16:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Pistons haven't been the dominant team some expected since acquiring Allen Iverson from the Denver Nuggets last month.But on Friday night, they may not need a dominant performance as they host a reeling Oklahoma City Thunder team that's droppe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HAWKS 99, THUNDER 88: Defense seals 18th victory 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/hawks-99-thunder-88-defense-seals-18th-victory-1677.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:16:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eight games above .500 by Christmas Eve?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need a last-minute gift idea? ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/need-a-last-minute-gift-idea-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder received a little less than 100 Kevin Durant and Desmond Mason youth jersey and are putting them on sale Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. inside the Thunder Shop at Leadership Square in downtown Oklahoma City.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collison day to day with broken left thumb]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/collison-day-to-day-with-broken-left-thumb.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Collison's status remains day to day going into the Oklahoma City Thunder's game Friday at Detroit.Collison broke his left thumb against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night and missed the game at Atlanta on Tuesday night.He was back at practice o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1669.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder's search for roster help has led overseas. Oklahoma City signed former New Jersey center Nenad Krstic to an offer sheet reportedly worth $15.8 million over three years. Krstic has been playing with Triumph Lyubertsy of Russia's Superleague A t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1670.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder has made steady improvement under Scott Brooks, even if it doesn't really show up in the win-loss record. The team is shooting considerably better lately.  Oklahoma City was knocking down a league-worst 40.9 percent of its shots in its 1-15 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1671.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Joe Smith. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Center Robert Swift, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, Center Johan Pet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1658.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder's search for roster help has led overseas. Oklahoma City signed former New Jersey center Nenad Krstic to an offer sheet reportedly worth $15.8 million over three years. Krstic has been playing with Triumph Lyubertsy of Russia's Superleague A t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1659.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder has made steady improvement under Scott Brooks, even if it doesn't really show up in the win-loss record. The team is shooting considerably better lately.  Oklahoma City was knocking down a league-worst 40.9 percent of its shots in its 1-15 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1660.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Joe Smith. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Center Robert Swift, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, Center Johan Pet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hand it to the Cavs]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/hand-it-to-the-cavs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers 102 Thunder 91]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HAWKS 99, THUNDER 88: Defense seals 18th victory]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/hawks-99-thunder-88-defense-seals-18th-victory.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eight games above .500 by Christmas Eve?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson's triple-double too much for Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/johnson-s-triple-double-too-much-for-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If only Joe Johnson had hit a few more jump shots. Maybe a higher percentage from the field would've left him satisfied after his second career triple-double.Johnson had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his first triple-double in nearly three ful]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help is on the way for Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/help-is-on-the-way-for-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[General manager Sam Presti has heard your pleas, Thunder fans, and help is on the way.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder makes progress]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-makes-progress.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two holiday games against the Cleveland Cavaliers are a good barometer for the Thunder. Both short and long term.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[That's entertainment]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/that-s-entertainment.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Life is good as an NBA city.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1651.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant has an obvious role model in Cleveland superstar LeBron James. The parallels between the young players are many. Both were high draft picks -- James first overall in 2003, Durant second overall in '07 -- who had the future of their respective]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1652.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The first meeting with Cleveland was one most of the Thunder would rather forget. Coach Scott Brooks made sure his team didn't. The Cavaliers destroyed Oklahoma City 117-82 on Nov. 26. Cleveland led by 19 after the first quarter, 34 at halftime and by a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1653.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nick Collison. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Forward Joe Smith, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, Center Johan P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Krstic gets offer from Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/krstic-gets-offer-from-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder made a bid to fill their void at center Monday by signing former New Jersey Nets center Nenad Krstic to an offer sheet.The Nets' 2002 first-round pick has been playing in Russia this season after receiving a qualifying offer from]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Hawks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-hawks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks have established themselves as one of the NBA's best home teams through the first third of the season. That's been bad news for opponents with the Hawks in the midst of an eight-game stretch at Philips Arena.The Hawks try for their 10th ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James tops 30 again as Cavs drop Thunder  2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/james-tops-30-again-as-cavs-drop-thunder--1656.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James scored 31 points and Mo Williams added 20 as the Cleveland Cavaliers finished a four-game road trip with a 102-91 win Sunday night over the Oklahoma City Thunder.James eclipsed 30 points for the fourth straight game, but the Cavs needed much ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In futility vs. excellence quest, take Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/in-futility-vs-excellence-quest-take-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston's got its sights set on 70 wins. Oklahoma City could lose 70. Who'll hit the magic number first? Randy Hill handicaps the race.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1644.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The first meeting with Cleveland was one most of the Thunder would rather forget. Coach Scott Brooks made sure his team didn't. The Cavaliers destroyed Oklahoma City 117-82 on Nov. 26. Cleveland led by 19 after the first quarter, 34 at halftime and by a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1645.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nick Collison. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Forward Joe Smith, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, Center Johan P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1646.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant has an obvious role model in Cleveland superstar LeBron James. The parallels between the young players are many. Both were high draft picks -- James first overall in 2003, Durant second overall in '07 -- who had the future of their respective]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers 102, Thunder 91]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/cavaliers-102-thunder-91.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's a simple reason why LeBron James shifted the conversation from his anticipated free agency in 2010 to the possibility that he'd sign an extension and stay in Cleveland: The Cavaliers keep on winning.James scored 31 points and Mo Williams provided ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas giving in the NBA ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/christmas-giving-in-the-nba-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A few of the Christmas gifts I would, if I could, give on Thursday:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James tops 30 again as Cavs drop Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/james-tops-30-again-as-cavs-drop-thunder-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James scored 31 points and Mo Williams added 20 as the Cleveland Cavaliers finished a four-game road trip with a 102-91 win Sunday night over the Oklahoma City Thunder.James eclipsed 30 points for the fourth straight game, but the Cavs needed much ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marbury definitely tops the naughty list]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/marbury-definitely-tops-the-naughty-list.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the final Hoop du Jour before Christmas, Peter Vecsey runs down his own NBA list and finds most of the names are naughty.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[REFILE (eca029) No bull, Celtics' winning streak snowballs to 17 ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/refile-eca029-no-bull-celtics-winning-streak-snowballs-to-17-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA REFILE (eca029) No bull, Celtics' winning streak snowballs to 17By Paul Levine, dpa Eds: Changing to a light snowstorm in lead graf?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - While their city was being hit by a light winter snowstorm, the Boston]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No bull, Celtics' winning streak snowballs to 17 ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/no-bull-celtics-winning-streak-snowballs-to-17-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA No bull, Celtics' winning streak snowballs to 17By Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - While their city was being hit by a heavy winter snowstorm, the Boston Celtics' winning streak kept snowballing. ?? Sharpshooting Ray ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1637.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder isn't the only team going through hard times right now. The Toronto Raptors, who visited Oklahoma City on Friday night, have also fired their coach and were in the midst of eight losses in 10 games. Make that nine in 11. The Thunder snapped a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1638.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder was back at practice Thursday after taking the previous day off. The day away from basketball might have been a positive. "It helps us out mentally," Jeff Green said. "Even though we're going through some tough times now it always helps to c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1639.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nick Collison. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Forward Joe Smith, Center Chris Wilcox, Guard Damien Wilkins. PLAYER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six coaches fired so far]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/six-coaches-fired-so-far.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Great NBA Coaching Purge has gotten so bad that six teams made changes in the first seven weeks of the season; 14 have had a switch since the end of last season; Erik Spoelstra took over in Miami in the summer and already is tied for 17th in tenure; a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raps hit rock bottom with loss to Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/raps-hit-rock-bottom-with-loss-to-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If this isn't rock bottom, it's going to take a visit to the D-League to beat it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raps thunderstruck]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/raps-thunderstruck.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If this isn't rock bottom, it's going to take a visit to the D-League to beat it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers-Thunder Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/cavaliers-thunder-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers shut down one of the league's top offenses in their last game. Their next opponent doesn't figure to pose as much of a challenge.Cleveland looks for a third straight win and its 14th victory in 15 games when it concludes its four-g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woeful Raptors Thunder-struck]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/woeful-raptors-thunder-struck.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If it wasn't rock bottom, the coming depths will be a scary place.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1627.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder was back at practice Thursday after taking the previous day off. The day away from basketball might have been a positive. "It helps us out mentally," Jeff Green said. "Even though we're going through some tough times now it always helps to c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1628.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nick Collison. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Forward Joe Smith, Center Chris Wilcox, Guard Damien Wilkins. PLAYER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1629.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder isn't the only team going through hard times right now. The Toronto Raptors, who visited Oklahoma City on Friday night, have also fired their coach and were in the midst of eight losses in 10 games. Make that nine in 11. The Thunder snapped a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 91, Raptors 83]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-91-raptors-83.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With orange and blue streamers falling from the rafters and the crowd standing to cheer, it could've easily been mistaken for a much more significant victory.For the Oklahoma City Thunder, every win has become something to savor."It felt like we won a cha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder tops Raptors to end 11-game skid at home ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-tops-raptors-to-end-11-game-skid-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant scored 24 points, rookie Russell Westbrook added 19 and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped an 11-game home losing streak with a 91-83 win against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.Toronto erased a nine-point fourth-quarter deficit before Dur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday cheer ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/holiday-cheer-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder endured a 14-game losing streak earlier this season and is currently riding an eight-game losing streak. Frustration mounts after every loss, but community holiday projects are a reminder players are blessed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enough's enough]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/enough-s-enough.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whether it's the Oklahoma Thunder, the Washington Generals, the Boston Celtics or an intra-squad game, the Raptors are in dire need of a win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonight ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/tonight-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AT&T CENTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1617.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder can't approach the rest of the season as an exercise in futility. Sure, the playoffs aren't in the immediate future and the team remains on pace to finish with the worst record in NBA history.  Interim coach Scott Brooks still has a job to do,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1618.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder went into Tuesday's game intent on slowing down Clippers forward Zach Randolph, who was coming off back-to-back 30-point games. Randolph came into the game averaging 26.0 points and 10.5 rebounds since being acquired from New York on Nov. 21]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1619.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Damien Wilkins, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Johan Petro. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Forward Joe Smith, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, Forward Nick Co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make it 11 losses in a row at home]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/make-it-11-losses-in-a-row-at-home.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Desmond Mason identified a developing issue for the Thunder roughly 90 minutes before Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curious decision ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/curious-decision-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Veteran Joe Smith has been one of the Thunder's most consistent players, averaging 7.0 points and 4.3 rebounds in 19 minutes a game. Smith wasn't injured but didn't play against the Clippers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLIPPERS 98, THUNDER 88 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/clippers-98-thunder-88-1622.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is it possible Thunder players are pressing at home to reward fans?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unfriendly confines]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/unfriendly-confines.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Raptors sent their home fans away for the holidays with a second-half stink bomb in their Christmas stockings -- and made the rest of 2008 a lot tougher on themselves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors-Thunder Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/raptors-thunder-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With eight losses in their last 10 games, the Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a substantial slump.Of course, it's nothing compared to what the Oklahoma City Thunder are enduring.The Raptors look to avoid dropping their fourth straight game on Friday w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raps look confused and worn out as they go on road ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/raps-look-confused-and-worn-out-as-they-go-on-road-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder, which is 2-24, come up next for the Raptors, who are going so badly now even that game figures to be a tough one.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1608.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder went into Tuesday's game intent on slowing down Clippers forward Zach Randolph, who was coming off back-to-back 30-point games. Randolph came into the game averaging 26.0 points and 10.5 rebounds since being acquired from New York on Nov. 21]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1609.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Damien Wilkins, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Johan Petro. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Forward Joe Smith, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, Forward Nick Co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1610.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder can't approach the rest of the season as an exercise in futility. Sure, the playoffs aren't in the immediate future and the team remains on pace to finish with the worst record in NBA history.  Interim coach Scott Brooks still has a job to do,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilcox a game-time decision ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/wilcox-a-game-time-decision-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forward Chris Wilcox said he is ready to play tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers, five days before the earliest possible return date the team gave in its initial 10-14 day recovery timetable from a dislocated left ring finger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelin' man still rarin' to go ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/travelin-man-still-rarin-to-go-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Smith has traveled so many places he could give Johnny Cash a run for his money. If only Smith could remember his NBA stops as clearly as the late great country music star could rattle off everywhere he's been.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scandal no longer overshadows Smith ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/scandal-no-longer-overshadows-smith-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Of all the places Joe Smith has been, there is one stop he conveniently chooses to omit from his memory when reflecting on his long list of travels - the end of his first stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mason vents ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/mason-vents-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Desmond Mason credited Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry for combining for 74 points, but didn't mince words after the loss, stating too many times critical calls have gone against the Thunder at critical times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAVERICKS 103, THUNDER 99 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/mavericks-103-thunder-99-1615.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DALLAS - It took the third highest scoring game of Dirk Nowitzki's career for the Mavericks to overcome the Thunder's best outing of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battling back ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/battling-back-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coach Scott Brooks said he will never be about moral victories. But he was pleased the Thunder fought back after trailing 39-19 after one quarter and nearly erased a 26-point deficit against a team that won NBA titles in 2003, 2005 and 2007.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1599.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder went into Tuesday's game intent on slowing down Clippers forward Zach Randolph, who was coming off back-to-back 30-point games. 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Sure, the playoffs aren't in the immediate future and the team remains on pace to finish with the worst record in NBA history.  Interim coach Scott Brooks still has a job to do,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers 98, Thunder 88]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/clippers-98-thunder-88.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What the Los Angeles Clippers used to get from Elton Brand they're now getting from Zach Randolph, and it's proving to be a winning formula.Randolph had 22 points and 13 rebounds for his fourth straight double-double, and rookie Eric Gordon fueled a 10-po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Randolph keys third straight win for Clippers]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/randolph-keys-third-straight-win-for-clippers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Randolph had 22 points and 13 rebounds for his fourth straight double-double, and rookie Eric Gordon fueled a 10-point run in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Clippers put away the Oklahoma City Thunder 98-88 Tuesday night for their third straig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most coaches aren't worth investing in]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/most-coaches-aren-t-worth-investing-in.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The latest batch of new coaches weren't expensive hires. Peter Vecsey says owners may be realizing a sensible way to save money.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surging Spurs survive Thunder scare for sixth-straight win ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/surging-spurs-survive-thunder-scare-for-sixth-straight-win-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Surging Spurs survive Thunder scare for sixth-straight winBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? ???Los Angeles (dpa) - Nearly seven weeks into the season, the San Antonio Spurs have finally hit their stride, though they nearly stumbled at t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers tonight ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/clippers-tonight-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AT OKLAHOMA CITY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Because These Knicks Are Fun to Watch]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/because-these-knicks-are-fun-to-watch.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reasons to Love New York: #26. Because Not Even the Dolans Can Take the Fun Out of Watching These Knicks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1593.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Interim coach Scott Brooks and Dallas coach Rick Carlisle share a friendship that goes back more than 20 years. As teammates in the CBA in 1987, Carlisle invited Brooks to spend an off-day with Celtics great Larry Bird in Boston.  Carlisle and Bird had ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1594.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Damien Wilkins, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Johan Petro. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Forward Joe Smith, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, Forward Nick Co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1595.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder can't seem to catch a break. In the opinion of Desmond Mason, Oklahoma City isn't just facing the other team out on the court. 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For a team with little marg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 109, Thunder 104]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/spurs-109-thunder-104.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tony Parker knows a 26-point first-half lead is no sure thing - even against the team with the worst record in the NBA.Parker scored 22 points, and Tim Duncan had 20 points and 12 rebounds to help San Antonio win its sixth straight game, 109-104 over Okla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder dig too deep a hole vs. Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-dig-too-deep-a-hole-vs-spurs-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tony Parker scored 22 points, and Tim Duncan had 20 points and 12 rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs win their seventh straight game, 109-104 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.Matt Bonner added 17 points, and Roger Mason had 14 for the Spurs. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nowitzki scores 46 as Mavs rally 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nowitzki-scores-46-as-mavs-rally-1598.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki scored a season-high 46 points, Jason Terry added 28 and the Dallas Mavericks won for the 11th time in 13 games, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-99 on Saturday night.Oklahoma City (2-22) has the worst record in the NBA and dropped its ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1584.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Damien Wilkins, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Johan Petro. 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"That's m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Spurs Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-spurs-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No matter the caliber of their opponent, the San Antonio Spurs are beating just about everybody these days.Coming off a victory over the team with the second-worst record in the Western Conference, the Spurs try for their sixth consecutive win on Sunday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 103, Thunder 99]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/mavericks-103-thunder-99.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki had one of the best scoring nights of his career, Jason Terry put up another 20-point game and the Dallas Mavericks shot better than 50 percent from the floor.Despite those performances, the Mavericks still needed a late rally to fend off th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nowitzki scores 46 as Mavs rally]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nowitzki-scores-46-as-mavs-rally.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki scored a season-high 46 points, Jason Terry added 28 and the Dallas Mavericks won for the 11th time in 13 games, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-99 on Saturday night.Oklahoma City (2-22) has the worst record in the NBA and dropped its ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRIZZLIES 108, THUNDER 102]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/grizzlies-108-thunder-102.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Brooks made the same promise following Wednesday's 108-102 loss to the Memphis Grizzles that he's made after almost all of the Thunder's nine losses during his tenure.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mason loving the NBA life]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/mason-loving-the-nba-life.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wednesday night brought another loss for the Thunder, but forward Desmond Mason did what he always does during pre-game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought continues ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/drought-continues-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been 38 days since the Thunder has won a game in the Ford Center. 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PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Mavericks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-mavericks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks have seemed to solve their problems at home.On Saturday night, they'll look to improve to 5-1 on their season-high seven-game homestand as they take on an Oklahoma City team that has just one road win this season and one in Dallas in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder's Wilcox hurts finger, could miss 2 weeks 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-s-wilcox-hurts-finger-could-miss-2-weeks-1581.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City forward Chris Wilcox is expected to miss 10 to 14 days after dislocating his left ring finger.Wilcox, who had started the last six games for the Thunder, was hurt midway through the first quarter of Oklahoma City's 108-102 loss to Memphis on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1582.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For one quarter, Carmelo Anthony played ball like only one other man ever has. 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A common theme under Scott Brooks' watch has been the inability to finish games. If they can get that corrected, plus continue to play teams tough, the interim coach figures ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players spread Christmas joy]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/players-spread-christmas-joy.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jacob Franks raced his bicycle down the aisle with Kevin Durant. An unsuspecting customer leaped back, unaware last year's NBA Rookie of the Year and Jacob, 6, were test driving bikes at a Target in north Oklahoma City.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hugs now a pregame ritual]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/hugs-now-a-pregame-ritual.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder's pregame routine could initially catch you off guard, leading inquiring minds to a double take or a, 'Did they just...?"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies Notebook / Dealing of Crittenton surprises teammates ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/grizzlies-notebook-/-dealing-of-crittenton-surprises-teammates-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY - Veteran guard Marko Jaric knew something was up when Javaris Crittenton passed on a game of one-on-one.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder's Wilcox hurts finger, could miss 2 weeks]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-s-wilcox-hurts-finger-could-miss-2-weeks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City forward Chris Wilcox is expected to miss 10 to 14 days after dislocating his left ring finger.Wilcox, who had started the last six games for the Thunder, was hurt midway through the first quarter of Oklahoma City's 108-102 loss to Memphis on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder's Wilcox hurts finger, could miss 2 weeks 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-s-wilcox-hurts-finger-could-miss-2-weeks-1576.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City forward Chris Wilcox is expected to miss 10 to 14 days after dislocating his left ring finger.Wilcox, who had started the last six games for the Thunder, was hurt midway through the first quarter of Oklahoma City's 108-102 loss to Memphis on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1559.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder tied an unsavory franchise record with 14 consecutive losses earlier this season. 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If they can get that corrected, plus continue to play teams tough, the interim coach figures ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1561.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Damien Wilkins, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Chris Wilcox. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Forward Joe Smith, Forward Nick Collison, Guard Desmond Mason. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie Conley shines as Grizzlies down Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/rookie-conley-shines-as-grizzlies-down-thunder-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With high-scoring rookie O.J. 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James, though, has no desire to be part of the 2010 free agency feeding frenzy, if at all possible. Durant also could be a free agent in 2010, the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1512.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder followed a miserable showing at Cleveland with nearly its second win of the season Friday against Minnesota. The Timberwolves, however, prevailed with a buzzer-beater. For a team that's already fired its coach, owns the league's worst record]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1513.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Damien Wilkins, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Chris Wilcox. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Forward Joe Smith, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, F Nick Colliso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Bobcats Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-bobcats-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Charlotte Bobcats have yet to win back-to-back games this season. That won't be the case for one of the teams following Wednesday's meeting.After ending their franchise record-tying 14-game losing streak their last time o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griz fall to lowly Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/griz-fall-to-lowly-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder 111, Grizzlies 103]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power beginning to slide to Eastern Conference ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/power-beginning-to-slide-to-eastern-conference-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atop former Grizzlies president Jerry West's wish list when he took over in Memphis was that team move to the Eastern Conference.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questions mount for Grizzlies]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/questions-mount-for-grizzlies.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Analysis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westbrook's time has arrived]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/westbrook-s-time-has-arrived.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before trotting out Russell Westbrook for his first career start Saturday night, Thunder coach Scott Brooks gave the rookie point guard the same advice he offers to all his players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilcox, Thunder fall short ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/wilcox-thunder-fall-short-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Wilcox made all the right plays in the fourth quarter, right up until he picked up his sixth foul with 10.4 seconds remaining and could no longer will his Thunder teammates to a much-needed win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1502.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Damien Wilkins, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Chris Wilcox. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Forward Joe Smith, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, F Nick Colliso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1503.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant is friends with LeBron James and would love nothing more than to reach his stature in the NBA. James, though, has no desire to be part of the 2010 free agency feeding frenzy, if at all possible. Durant also could be a free agent in 2010, the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1504.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder followed a miserable showing at Cleveland with nearly its second win of the season Friday against Minnesota. The Timberwolves, however, prevailed with a buzzer-beater. For a team that's already fired its coach, owns the league's worst record]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forecast is OK for Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/forecast-is-ok-for-thunder-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Basketball NOTES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[T- Birds Fall Just Short In '08 Debut]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/t-birds-fall-just-short-in-08-debut.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was anything but a Black Friday at Tingley Coliseum for the Albuquerque Thunderbirds' season opener.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/nba.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Associated Press]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gundy feels for Brooks]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/van-gundy-feels-for-brooks.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Van Gundy entered the NBA head coaching fraternity the same way as Scott Brooks - as an interim coach.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/-1509.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Calendar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[KNICKS: James wants one last shot]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/knicks-james-wants-one-last-shot.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As exiled guard Stephon Marbury attempts to negotiate his Basketball freedom in a meeting today with Knicks president Donnie Walsh, another player who has been similarly buried by the new regime quietly bides his time with far less attention.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1494.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant is friends with LeBron James and would love nothing more than to reach his stature in the NBA. James, though, has no desire to be part of the 2010 free agency feeding frenzy, if at all possible. Durant also could be a free agent in 2010, the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1495.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder followed a miserable showing at Cleveland with nearly its second win of the season Friday against Minnesota. The Timberwolves, however, prevailed with a buzzer-beater. For a team that's already fired its coach, owns the league's worst record]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1496.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Damien Wilkins, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Chris Wilcox. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Forward Joe Smith, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, F Nick Colliso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder can clap after ending long slide ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-can-clap-after-ending-long-slide-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped a long losing streak with a timely game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Durant scored 30 points, and Jeff Green added 22 to help the Thunder end its slide at 14 games with a 111-103 victory Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Freer' Miller looks like old self ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/-freer-miller-looks-like-old-self-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Miller's 19-foot jumper to beat the Thunder on Friday was a feel-good moment for the first-year Timberwolf and his victory-starved team. But the 16 shots Miller took before that game-winner might have been even more significant.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant has 30 as Thunder ends 14-game skid 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-has-30-as-thunder-ends-14-game-skid-1499.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped their long losing streak with a timely game against the Memphis Grizzlies.Durant scored 30 points, and Jeff Green added 22 to help the Thunder end the losing streak at 14 with a 111-103 victory over Memph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASKETBALL ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/basketball-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRIEFS  2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/briefs--1501.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BURKE BECOMES LEAFS GM. 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Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Forward Joe Smith, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Mo Sene, F Nick Colliso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1487.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant is friends with LeBron James and would love nothing more than to reach his stature in the NBA. James, though, has no desire to be part of the 2010 free agency feeding frenzy, if at all possible. Durant also could be a free agent in 2010, the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1488.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Thunder followed a miserable showing at Cleveland with nearly its second win of the season Friday against Minnesota. The Timberwolves, however, prevailed with a buzzer-beater. For a team that's already fired its coach, owns the league's worst record]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 111, Grizzlies 103]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-111-grizzlies-103.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped their long losing streak with a timely game against the Memphis Grizzlies.Durant scored 30 points, and Jeff Green added 22 to help the Thunder end the losing streak at 14 with a 111-103 victory over Memph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant has 30 as Thunder ends 14-game skid]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/durant-has-30-as-thunder-ends-14-game-skid.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped their long losing streak with a timely game against the Memphis Grizzlies.Durant scored 30 points, and Jeff Green added 22 to help the Thunder end the losing streak at 14 with a 111-103 victory over Memph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smooth sailing through Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/smooth-sailing-through-thunder-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CAVS ROUT OKLAHOMA CITY, 117-82]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder's Brooks faces big task ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-s-brooks-faces-big-task-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY -- Since his early playing days, Scott Brooks has wanted to be an NBA coach in the worst way.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[T'wolves beat Thunder on Miller's last-second shot 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/t-wolves-beat-thunder-on-miller-s-last-second-shot-1493.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Craig Smith scored a season-high 23 points, Mike Miller drilled the game-winning jumper from the left baseline with 0.1 seconds left, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat Oklahoma City 105-103 Friday night to hand the Thunder a franchise record-tying 14th ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1477.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder might want to consider petitioning the NBA to schedule Minnesota more than four times a season. Winless against the rest of the NBA, Oklahoma City owns its only win against the Timberwolves and nearly doubled that total Friday night. Nearly. M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1478.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Scott Brooks continues to evaluate the Thunder's talent. The team was blown out for the first time on his three-game watch Wednesday at Cleveland. "We're just trying to focus on getting our team playing very well," Brooks said. "There's no doubt w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1479.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Earl Watson, Shooting guard Damien Wilkins, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nick Collison. Bench -- Guard Russell Westbrook, Forward Joe Smith, Forward Chris Wilcox, Forward Desmond Mason. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Grizzlies Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/thunder-grizzlies-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been just one month since the Oklahoma City Thunder made their debut in their new city, but it's hard to argue it's already been a long and frustrating transition. The outcome of their last game didn't make it any easier.After matching a franchise-re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves 105, Thunder 103]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/timberwolves-105-thunder-103.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the losses keep mounting for the Oklahoma City Thunder, they certainly aren't getting any easier to take.Craig Smith scored a season-high 23 points, Mike Miller drilled the game-winning jumper from the left baseline with 0.1 seconds left, and the Minne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[T'wolves beat Thunder on Miller's last-second shot]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/t-wolves-beat-thunder-on-miller-s-last-second-shot.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Craig Smith scored a season-high 23 points, Mike Miller drilled the game-winning jumper from the left baseline with 0.1 seconds left, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat Oklahoma City 105-103 Friday night to hand the Thunder a franchise record-tying 14th ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix steals close win]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/phoenix-steals-close-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Play with energy, passion and purpose? Check.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUNS 99, THUNDER 98 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/suns-99-thunder-98-1484.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Felt like old times at the Ford Center on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRIEFS ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/briefs-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IVERSON SKIPS OUT, WILL BE FINED. Allen Iverson apparently chose family and food over practice - and he'll be fined for it. Iverson was the only player who didn't show up when the Detroit Pistons worked out on Thanksgiving. Coach Michael Curry confirmed I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Getting Inside 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-getting-inside-1468.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder sure could use a win. Oklahoma City has dropped 13 in row, including Wednesday night's rout at the hand of LeBron James and Cleveland. It also marked the third consecutive defeat for interim coach Scott Brooks and the first blowout loss of his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1469.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Though he didn't want to get the job this way, Scott Brooks said his promotion to head coach in the aftermath of P.J. Carlesimo's firing fulfilled a dream. "Nothing can prepare you for taking over for a guy that brought you here," Brooks said. "You have]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1470.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Earl Watson, Shooting guard Damien Wilkins, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nick Collison. Bench -- Guard Russell Westbrook, Forward Joe Smith, Center Robert Swift, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Thunder Preview 2008-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/timberwolves-thunder-preview-1471.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first win in their new city had a chance to give the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise some momentum. Since then, though, they've had a run of losing that's only reminded them of their past.The Thunder, one shy of equaling the longest losing streak in f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1472.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Magic won away from home Wednesday, and they weren't alone. Andrew Ungvari says it's an NBA trend this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics 119, Warriors 111]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers storm past Thunder James plays only]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/cavaliers-storm-past-thunder-james-plays-only.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James played just 17 minutes, tying his career low, as the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 117-82 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder last night at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs vs. Oklahoma City ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/cavs-vs-oklahoma-city-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tipoff: 7 p.m., The Q]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around the league Playing without O'Neal, Phoenix wins at the end Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns went back to basics to win wit]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/around-the-league-playing-without-o-neal-phoenix-wins-at-the-end-steve-nash-and-the-phoenix-suns-went-back-to-basics-to-win-without-shaquille-o-neal-and-spoil-scott-brooks-home-debut-as-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-s-head-coach-nash-switched-in-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Around the league Playing without O'Neal,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Report 2008-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-roster-report-1459.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Earl Watson, Shooting guard Damien Wilkins, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nick Collison. 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"You have]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers 117, Thunder 82]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/cavaliers-117-thunder-82.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a night LeBron James matched his career-low in minutes played, the Cleveland Cavaliers made history.Even with James playing just 17 minutes, Cleveland rolled to an 117-82 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night as the Cavaliers raised]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron, Cavs have easy time vs. Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/lebron-cavs-have-easy-time-vs-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James played just 17 minutes, tying his career low, as the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 117-82 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.James scored 14 points. The Cavaliers superstar also played 17 minutes on Dec. 29, 2004, a g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MCC women win Alpena tourney]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/mcc-women-win-alpena-tourney.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Muskegon Community College women's Basketball team overcame its struggles at the free throw line to defeat host Alpena CC 63-50 in the East--West Classic title game on Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron, Cavs romp to easy win over Knicks ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/lebron-cavs-romp-to-easy-win-over-knicks-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Around the league]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOONERS' BLAKE GIVES COACHES HEADACHES ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/sooners-blake-gives-coaches-headaches-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Oklahoma Sooners play the UAB Blazers tonight in the second semifinal game of the preseason NIT at Madison Square Garden, people who don't know Blake Griffin will be introduced to possibly the best player in college Basketball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team OK, but Pierce has better idea ]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/team-ok-but-pierce-has-better-idea-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics NOTEBOOK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder Notes, Quotes 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Sonicshome.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-notes-quotes-1450.php</li