Read up on the Thunder

Last night's game may not have turned out the way we wanted, but don't fret - the Thunder are notorious for saving coming through at the last minute! Catch the action in the next game against the Heat tomorrow night at 8 p.m. CT.

Need a way to pass the time before the next Thunder game?  Check out some interesting articles we came across. 

Why was Kevin Durant on the bench? (ESPN)
All Kevin Durant could do was watch as the Thunder coughed up a lead in the third quarter.

Youth Dooms OKC Thunder to Game 3 Loss vs. Miami Heat in NBA Finals (Daily Beast)
For the first time in the NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder’s youth was a weakness rather than an asset. Jesse Singal explains what went wrong in the team’s 91–85 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 3.

Heat-Thunder excitement palpable even from living room (Kansas City Star)
One reporter describes how the excitement outside of American Airlines Arena was palpable... even through the fiber optic freeways of TV Land.

In an NBA Finals full of 50-50 calls, LeBron is winning 100 percent of the time (CBS Sports)
A judgment call by an official late in Game 2 of the NBA Finals went in favor of LeBron James, and that judgment call allowed the Heat to escape with a victory against the Thunder.

NBA Finals: Heat rallies past OKC Thunder, takes 2-1 lead in series (NewsOK)
“We gave ourselves a chance to win,” said Thunder coach Scott Brooks. “That's what you want to do on the road. The game was basically anybody's ballgame that fourth quarter. … I really believe that a small play here or there really could have helped us.”

Oklahoma City Thunder Changed Business For Oklahoma City, Seattle (Huffington Post)
When the NBA's Seattle SuperSonics relocated to Oklahoma City and became the Thunder in 2008, two cities began drastically different transitions.

Miss Free Throws Doom OKC (Thunder Obsessed)
For the second consecutive game, the Oklahoma City Thunder did themselves in with poor execution. This time, it was in the fourth quarter. Oklahoma City didn’t score for the final ??. The Thunder fell to the Miami Heat 91-85. The Heat took the 2-1 series lead, putting Oklahoma City’s back on the wall.

NBA Finals: Thunder's Scott Brooks sticks with same lineup in Game 3 (NewsOK)
An extra day of preparation for Game 3 gave media an extra day to try and read the psyche of Thunder coach Scott Brooks after a 100-96 loss in Game 2, including whether he should make changes to his starting lineup that had gone 13-4 in the playoffs heading into Game 3 on Sunday night at American Airlines Arena.

Thunder deals

Has all this Thundering up taken a toll on your wallet? Several downtown bars and restaurants host watch parties and offer great gameday deals so you can enjoy the game without breaking the bank.

The Library of Fine Food & Spirits: Thunder up with 2 beers, a Thunder burger and a side for only $12. (thelibraryokc.com)

Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Bricktown: When the Thunder play, they break out the Wheel of Fuzzy's Fun and give away prizes throughout the game. (fuzzystacoshop.com)

Tapwerks: Enjoy $2 domestics and 1/2 price wings and nachos during the game. Also, wear a beard to Tapwerks and get BEERED! They'll hook you up with a free domestic draft for showing your team spirit. (tapwerks.com)

Iguana Grill: On Tuesday, June 19, enjoy $1 Tacos and the best party of the week, 4:00 p.m.-close (iguanamexicangrill.com)

Red Piano Lounge: Watch the game in style at the Skirvin's Red Piano Lounge. From 5.00 p.m. till tip off on gamedays, enjoy happy hour deals, including $5 appetizers and domestic beer specials. (redpianolounge.com)

Toby Keith’s: Visit during happy hour (3-7 p.m.) for 1/2-price appetizers and domestic beer specials after every Thunder home game. (tobykeithsbar.com)

Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse: Happy hour is from 4:30-7 p.m., with $2 domestic longnecks. Get 1/2 price appetizers before and after the game, plus complimentary limo rides to and from the Oklahoma City Arena. (mickeymantlesteakhouse.com)

Abuelo’s: They offer $2 Bud Light bottles, but you should also ttry the Thunderita (a blue, blueberry-flavored margarita). (abuelos.com)

Earl’s: Enjoy $2 draft beers. (earlsribpalace.com)

Nonna’s Purple Bar: 1/2-price appetizers, 3:30-6 p.m. (nonnas.com)

BRiX: All season long, BRiX will host the Thunder Post-Game Radio Show after all home games. Offering $2.50 Philly sandwiches and 1/2-price appetizers after the games. Also, get $10 domestic beer buckets, $18 Bud Light pitchers and $4 drink specials. (brixokc.com)

RedPin Lounge: Happy hour happens at RedPin from 4-7 p.m., with $2.50 bowling + free shoes and domestic beers for $2. Watch the game on flat screens and 60 ft. video wall. (bowlredpink.com)

Hooters: Buy a 10-piece boneless wing basket and get one FREE if you’re wearing Thunder attire. $2 Bud and Bud Light pints during all Thunder games, home and away. (hooters.com)

Tweet your pride, win some gear

Last week, we asked you to tweet your office's team pride and you delivered! We enjoyed seeing how you Thundered up, so as a thank-you, we're giving away some sweet gear to the following random winners:

@YoginiChai (See how they Thundered up)

@kirstengannon from the Cowboy Museum (See how they Thundered up)

@kelsieMguthrie from Anglin PR (See how they Thundered up)

@SunbeamOKC.(See how they Thundered up)

Congrats, guys! Come by our office any time to pick up your prize!

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