by Tim Farley
Instead of saying Ibaka, broadcasters and writers are now referring to the three-year pro as “I-blocka,” for his league-leading blocks per game. Right now, I-blocka is averaging slightly more than three blocks a contest. In the Feb. 9 game against Sacramento, he had 10 blocks. Read more

by Tim Farley
No other team in the NBA has a better record when playing in hostile arenas. On Tuesday, Oklahoma City used a 33-point performance from star Kevin Durant to post its second win in a row. It also was the Thunder’s third consecutive game of a five-game road trip. Read more

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by Tim Farley

When the Oklahoma City Thunder selected James Harden as the No. 3 pick in the 2009 NBA draft, there were high hopes.

Yet, for the first two years, Harden had his peaks and valleys. He had great games and not-so-great games. Despite the ups and downs, the Thunder coaching staff continued to give the sharp-shooting 6-5 guard plenty of time on the court.

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by Eastword Staff

Playing three NBA games in three days is a tough assignment, but to win all three is spectacular.

Not since the league lockout of 1999 have teams been forced to play back-to-back-back games. So, how impressive is the Oklahoma City Thunder’s three -game sweep that began Jan. 6? Only two teams – Toronto and Portland – accomplished the same feat during the ’99 lockout. During a normal NBA season, teams play back-to-back games with night travel on a fairly consistent basis.

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by Scott Wanish
Oklahoma State coach and former Midwest City Bomber quarterback Mike Gundy has been named the winner of the 2011 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award. Read more

by Eastword Staff
Although 7-year-old Kate Strickland of Midwest City enjoys driving a golf cart more than playing golf, the Soldier Creek Elementary student placed 16th out of 36 competitors in the U.S. Kids World Tournament at Pinehurst (N.C.) in August. Read more

by Eastword Staff
Several members of the Hidden Creek Ladies Golf Association played well around the green in Oct. 25’s Rally for the Cure event. Read more

by Eastword Staff
Idella Wright finally broke through the standings in b flight on Sept. 6 with a winning finish in low putts in the Hidden Creek Women’s Golf Association competition. On her heels tied for second were Sharon Derryberry and Retha Fuller. Read more

by Eastword Staff
Linda Molina continued her assault on A flight in the Hidden Creek Women’s Golf Association Aug. 30. Read more

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by Scott Wanish
Jonathan Horton, Paul Hamm. Read more

by Eastword Staff
University of Oklahoma seniors Brianne Barker of Amarillo, Texas, and Suzy Boulavsky of Houston and sophomore Sallie McLaurin (right, Midwest City) were named to the Preseason all-Big 12 team. Read more

by Eastword Staff
Linda Molina won first place in the a flight Aug. 16 as local ladies hit the links at the Hidden Creek Golf Course. Read more

by Eastword Staff
The Hidden Creek Women’s Golf Association played tee to green on Aug. 9 and first place trophies went to Jean Yost (A flight), Wanda Pruitt (B) and Carol Bryant (C). Read more