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An opening night for the ages
Tonight, something will happen in downtown Oklahoma City. Something that I can't really wrap my mind around. Something so unbelievably far-fetched that it doesn't seem real in any way. A professional sport will be played in the Sooner State but with a catch - it won't be leaving any time soon. I ...
OKC Thunder fandom
OKC Thunder fandom
sports.yahoo.com — ... TO THE EXTREME!!! (more) OKC Thunder fandom
Where the Thunder Comes Dribbling Down the Plain
Where the Thunder Comes Dribbling Down the Plain
nytimes.com — On the far northern edge of Oklahoma City, in a converted fitness center off a desolate road past a lumberyard, the National Basketball Association’s newest team has been holding its practices. (more) Where the Thunder Comes Dribbling Down the Plain
Highlight Reel: LA Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder
Highlight Reel: LA Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder
worldhoopsblog.blogspot.com — Video of Andrew Bynum's big game against the Thunder. (more) Highlight Reel: LA Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder
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BallerBlogger.com — ... The Thunderworld:  “This state’s idols have been guys named Bud, Barry, Bob, Barry (Sanders), Eddie, Adrian and a slew of other college stars. Oklahoma is a state rabid about college sports and the Thunder will never nudge Oklahoma State or Oklahoma. But there’s a spot for this team. And that was shown by the 13,000 strong that ate up season tickets in five days. OKC is one of four cities with season ticket waiting lists. Let me say that again: Oklahoma City is in the same company as Boston, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Oklahoma City. Mind blowing. So you outsides, ...

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