http://www.mail.com/people/49348-serge-ibaka.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/49348-serge-ibaka.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2089318-grizzlies-edge-thunder-88-84-reach-1st-west-final.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — With their trademark grit-and-grind mentality, the Memphis Grizzlies are making history for a franchise with little prior postseason success. Zach Randolph had 28 points and 14 rebounds, Mike Conley added 13 points and 11 assists and the fifth-seeded Grizzlies advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise h... Thu, 16 May 2013 05:48:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2089318-grizzlies-edge-thunder-88-84-reach-1st-west-final.html 2013-05-16T05:48:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2085906-kevin-durant-thunder-risk-elimination.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies are showing a knack for closing out tight games against the Oklahoma City Thunder. All that's left to prove is whether they can finish off a playoff series that's been nip and tuck throughout and move on to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history. In each of the first three games of ... Tue, 14 May 2013 21:52:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2085906-kevin-durant-thunder-risk-elimination.html 2013-05-14T21:52:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2083490-grizzlies-beat-thunder-ot-3-1-series-lead.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Lionel Hollins demands a certain standard from his Grizzlies that he didn't get in the first half against Oklahoma City. Well, they came through after halftime, and now the Grizzlies are just a win away from this franchise's first Western Conference final. Mike Conley scored 24 points, while Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol each had a do... Tue, 14 May 2013 07:28:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2083490-grizzlies-beat-thunder-ot-3-1-series-lead.html 2013-05-14T07:28:50Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2079572-grizzlies-take-2-1-lead-beating-thunder-87-81.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies call it grit and grind, and it got them through another ugly game. Marc Gasol scored 20 points and hit two free throws with 1:03 left to put Memphis ahead to stay, and the Grizzlies held off Oklahoma City 87-81 Saturday to take a 2-1 lead in this Western Conference semifinal. Gasol scored 16 ... Sun, 12 May 2013 01:51:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2079572-grizzlies-take-2-1-lead-beating-thunder-87-81.html 2013-05-12T01:51:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2067164-kevin-durant-coming-through-closer.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Pondering Kevin Durant's latest big-time shot on the playoff stage, Lionel Hollins started listing a who's who of NBA greats from days gone by: Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, Sam Jones, John Havlicek, George Mikan, Bob Pettit. What do they all have in common? "If you just go through the history, all the great... Mon, 06 May 2013 22:10:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2067164-kevin-durant-coming-through-closer.html 2013-05-06T22:10:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2065518-thunder-strike-first-take-1-0-lead-grizzlies.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant was in just the right spot and, once he had the ball, knew exactly what to do with it. Derek Fisher poked the ball away from Memphis' Mike Conley and it squirted right to Durant standing under his own basket. The three-time NBA scoring champion raced into the open court, pulled up and connected on a jumper with 11.1 secon... Mon, 06 May 2013 07:13:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2065518-thunder-strike-first-take-1-0-lead-grizzlies.html 2013-05-06T07:13:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2064656-durant-thunder-edge-grizzlies-93-91-game-1.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Derek Fisher turned a tough situation for the Oklahoma City Thunder into the worst-case scenario for the Grizzlies. With the Thunder down by one in the final minute, Fisher poked the ball away from Memphis' Mike Conley, springing three-time NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant into the open court with a chance to put Oklahoma City on top... Mon, 06 May 2013 00:23:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2064656-durant-thunder-edge-grizzlies-93-91-game-1.html 2013-05-06T00:23:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052916-rockets-extend-series-with-game-4-win-thunder.html HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets know the odds are stacked against them in their playoff series with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Still, they believe momentum is on their side. Chandler Parsons scored 27 points and the Rockets escaped playoff elimination with a 105-103 win over the Thunder on Monday night in Game 4. With point guard Jeremy Lin out with a ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:35:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052916-rockets-extend-series-with-game-4-win-thunder.html 2013-04-30T07:35:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052742-rockets-survive-with-105-103-win-okc.html HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets finally found a way to close out a game in their playoff series with the Oklahoma City Thunder. And it allowed them to escape playoff elimination with a 105-103 win over the Thunder on Monday night. Chandler Parsons scored 27 points and Patrick Beverley added 16 points with point guard Jeremy Lin out with a bruised chest... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:38:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052742-rockets-survive-with-105-103-win-okc.html 2013-04-30T05:38:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2049338-thunder-take-3-0-series-lead-with-104-101-win.html HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant was in uncharted territory on Saturday night, playing in his first game without friend and teammate Russell Westbrook. Durant knew it would be different, but vowed to do whatever he could to carry his team through this difficult period. He delivered on that promise by scoring 41 points and helping Oklahoma City fight off Housto... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 05:57:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2049338-thunder-take-3-0-series-lead-with-104-101-win.html 2013-04-28T05:57:43Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2047160-thunders-westbrook-out-knee-surgery.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook will have surgery to repair cartilage in his right knee and be out indefinitely, dealing a harsh blow to the Oklahoma City Thunder's championship chances. General manager Sam Presti said Friday that the Thunder had not yet scheduled Westbrook's surgery and would not have an accurate timeline for ... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:44:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2047160-thunders-westbrook-out-knee-surgery.html 2013-04-26T19:44:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2043454-rockets-up-intensity-lose-105-102-to-thunder.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook slammed his hand on the scorer's table in anger. He had been slowing down to call a timeout when rookie Patrick Beverley came careening in to try for a steal and crashed into Westbrook's knee. Oklahoma City's guard shook off the pain and the Thunder withstood a challenge from an energized Houston Rockets team looking... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:49:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2043454-rockets-up-intensity-lose-105-102-to-thunder.html 2013-04-25T07:49:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2043168-thunder-respond-to-houston-rally-win-105-102.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook relishes the moments when an opponent challenges him and his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates and it becomes time to respond. Rookie Patrick Beverley showed a willingness to go toe-to-toe with the Thunder's All-Star point guard, and the Houston Rockets didn't back down despite a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter.... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:13:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2043168-thunder-respond-to-houston-rally-win-105-102.html 2013-04-25T03:13:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2042486-memphis-gasol-wins-nba-defensive-player-honors.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Grizzlies center Marc Gasol insists he isn't being charitable when credits his teammates for winning his first NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Playing great defense is just what they do in Memphis. He said Wednesday that he believes the entire team has been recognized for how the Grizzlies play defense, crediting guards Tony ... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:35:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2042486-memphis-gasol-wins-nba-defensive-player-honors.html 2013-04-24T21:35:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2035764-thunder-blast-rockets-120-91-game-1.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — As awkward as he felt going up against his former teammate, Kevin Durant didn't have a problem quite literally standing in James Harden's way in the NBA playoffs. Durant scored 24 points and drew a rare offensive charging foul, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed Harden and the Houston Rockets 120-91 on Sunday night in Game 1 of thei... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:26:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2035764-thunder-blast-rockets-120-91-game-1.html 2013-04-22T05:26:58Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2022060-thunder-clinch-wests-top-seed-beat-kings-104-95.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder couldn't coast to the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook teamed up for 50 points and needed to return in the fourth quarter to hold off a Sacramento charge, and the Thunder clinched the top seed in the West by beating the Sacramento Kings 104-95 on Monday night. ... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:07:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2022060-thunder-clinch-wests-top-seed-beat-kings-104-95.html 2013-04-16T04:07:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2014994-thunder-whip-warriors-116-97-durant.html OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Russell Westbrook blocked Stephen Curry's layup, Kevin Durant corralled the ball and dribbled down court. He threw down a soaring dunk at full extension, then pretended to slice his throat and crossed his hands in prayer. "Kill 'em and pray for 'em after the game," Durant said of his new celebration. Durant finished with 31 points, ... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:25:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2014994-thunder-whip-warriors-116-97-durant.html 2013-04-12T06:25:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1969066-gasols-tip-lifts-grizzlies-thunder-ot.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Marc Gasol and the Memphis Grizzlies finally put away Oklahoma City with their final shot. In a matchup of Western Conference contenders that had a playoff feel to it, Gasol tipped in Zach Randolph's miss with less than a second left in overtime Wednesday night to give Memphis a 90-89 win over the Thunder. Gasol w... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:15:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1969066-gasols-tip-lifts-grizzlies-thunder-ot.html 2013-03-21T05:15:38Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1947798-splitter-helps-spurs-beat-thunder-105-93.html SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs rebounded from their worst loss of the season with a balanced performance against one of the NBA's best teams. This was one satisfying victory. Tiago Splitter had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and San Antonio snapped Oklahoma City's five-game winning streak with a 105-93 victory on Monday night. "I think everybody pla... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:38:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1947798-splitter-helps-spurs-beat-thunder-105-93.html 2013-03-12T04:38:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1943918-stoudemire-knee-surgery-6-weeks.html NEW YORK (AP) — Amare Stoudemire needs surgery on his right knee and is expected to miss six weeks, a stunning blow to the New York Knicks as they chase the Atlantic Division title. Stoudemire, who had been playing well off the bench, will have the procedure to remove tissue within the week, the Knicks said Saturday before their game against the Utah Jazz... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:46:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1943918-stoudemire-knee-surgery-6-weeks.html 2013-03-10T01:46:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1939800-thunder-hold-smith-knicks-anthony-sits.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Kevin Durant-Carmelo Anthony duel was postponed, though J.R. Smith filled in nicely — for three quarters. The Oklahoma City Thunder finally silenced the Knicks' streaky shooter in the fourth, hanging on to beat New York 95-94 on Thursday night when Smith missed a turnaround jumper just before the buzzer. "We've been hurt on those game-... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:29:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1939800-thunder-hold-smith-knicks-anthony-sits.html 2013-03-08T05:29:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1935454-ibaka-fined-25000-hit-griffin.html NEW YORK (AP) — Oklahoma City forward Serge Ibaka has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for striking Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers in the groin area during Sunday's game. NBA executive vice president for basketball operations Stu Jackson announced the fine Tuesday. The league also upgraded the flagrant foul 1 Ibaka's was given for hitting Griffin ... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:02:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1935454-ibaka-fined-25000-hit-griffin.html 2013-03-06T14:02:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1934932-thunder-hold-lakers-charge-122-105.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — There are times when coach Scott Brooks figures the best way to get his Oklahoma City Thunder to stop turning the ball over is to simply stop talking about the problem in the hope it goes away. For at least one night, the Thunder's turnover trouble almost vanished — and in record-setting fashion. Russell Westbrook had 37 points and 10... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:30:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1934932-thunder-hold-lakers-charge-122-105.html 2013-03-06T08:30:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1928996-thunder-holds-clippers-to-win-108-104.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — With Oklahoma City trying to hold off another marquee team, Russell Westbrook took charge — in the huddle. He urged his Thunder teammates to keep their composure, set screens and play defense. They listened and turned away a late rally by the Los Angeles Clippers to win 108-104 on Sunday in a matchup of Western Conference contenders. "I... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:51:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1928996-thunder-holds-clippers-to-win-108-104.html 2013-03-04T00:51:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1920708-durant-triple-double-119-74-thunder-rout.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook warned Kevin Durant that he was going to come off a pick-and-roll and then make a backdoor cut to the basket. Thabo Sefolosha dived on the floor to save a possession for the Oklahoma City Thunder and get Durant in position to make another play. In a matter of minutes, Durant went from being in the neighborhood of a t... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:55:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1920708-durant-triple-double-119-74-thunder-rout.html 2013-02-28T04:55:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1904948-harden-scores-46-rockets-rally-thunder.html HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden finally beat his former team on Wednesday night. It took the best game of his career to get it done. Harden scored a career-high 46 points and Jeremy Lin added 29 as the Houston Rockets mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback for a 122-119 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. "I just ... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:54:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1904948-harden-scores-46-rockets-rally-thunder.html 2013-02-21T04:54:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1839634-thunder-beat-clippers-109-97-to-extend-west-lead.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coming off a loss two nights earlier in Denver, the Oklahoma City Thunder were more interested in bouncing back with a win than making any statements against the Clippers. Kevin Durant scored 32 points, Russell Westbrook added 26 and the Thunder won 109-97 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams with the two best records in the NBA. "We'... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1839634-thunder-beat-clippers-109-97-to-extend-west-lead.html 2013-01-23T06:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1831612-durant-scores-52-thunder-top-mavs-117-114-ot.html DALLAS (AP) — Kevin Durant's miserable fourth quarter ended with a final miss that gave Dallas a chance to finish a rally in overtime Friday night. The Oklahoma City star took care of things in the extra period instead, and ended up with a career high and the first 50-point game in the NBA this season. Durant scored 52 points, including the go-ahead baske... Sat, 19 Jan 2013 08:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1831612-durant-scores-52-thunder-top-mavs-117-114-ot.html 2013-01-19T08:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1831498-durant-scores-52-thunder-top-mavs-117-114-ot.html DALLAS (AP) — Kevin Durant hardly seemed bothered by O.J. Mayo's tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation. It just gave the Oklahoma City star a chance for a career high and the first 50-point game in the NBA this season. Durant scored 52 points, including the go-ahead basket with 16.9 seconds remaining in overtime, and the Thunder turned away a... Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1831498-durant-scores-52-thunder-top-mavs-117-114-ot.html 2013-01-19T05:56:00Z