The Thunder won their 12th straight last night in Portland in a road game in which 69 free throws were attempted by the two teams combined.
Yawn.
What do you even write about in a game like that…other than the Thunder found a way to prevail when the zebras were not allowing 40 Minutes of Hell-like defense.
I think Portland actually attempted 37 free throws and the defending champs with the most prolific free throw shooter in the league… (Shai) had a paltry 32 attempts.
Michael Cage was in vintage form in this one refusing to admit the Thunder actually committed a foul leading to any of those 37 Portland attempts.
My guess is…maybe the league is getting somewhat weary of seeing Shai on the line as much as he is on most Thunder game nights. I’m not going to go the Doris Burke route and claim ‘free throw merchant’. I am going to write though it’s a complete drag seeing Shai go to the line when the contact is minimal at best.
The 20-1 Thunder at the Golden State Warriors, who of course, will be without Steph. Thunder off to the second best ever start to an NBA regular season. These guys are beyond loaded. They don’t need the refs helping them with soft calls. Make it interesting at least.
Thunder 20-1. Indiana Pacers 4-16. So much for that rematch.
Joy. Love. Peace. Faith.
It’s Christmas season. Always faith. Always hope.
MJ