Hurricane Sandy lightened the schedule on Thursday night, but the Spurs-Thunder game proved enough drama for everyone.
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Nov 1, 2012; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) reacts after a shot during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won 86-84. Soobum Im-US PRESSWIREThe Spurs are 2-0, atop the league, like always.
Check out our blog recaps at SBNation.com/NBA-scores, as always.
Read Article >Tony Parker hits game-winner, Spurs win 86-84

US PRESSWIREThe Thunder were in this game despite shooting just 37 percent from the field, and they had the ball with the game tied with less than 30 seconds left in the game. Then Westbrook turned the ball over.
The Thunder were led in scoring by Durant who had 23 points and 14 rebounds, but it was not quite enough to get the win.
Read Article >Gregg Popovich’s ‘Happy’ lecture

Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIREThursday night was our first chance to hear Gregg Popovich do a nationally-televised mid-quarter sideline interview ... and let’s just say it didn’t disappoint. It all started when David Aldridge asked a seemingly innocent question about whether he was “happy” with the Spurs’ improved shot selection. Away we go.
“Happy? Happy’s not a word we think about during a game. Think of something different. I don’t know how to judge happy. We’re in the middle of a contest. Nobody’s happy.”
Read Article >Scott Brooks blows Kendrick Perkins’ mind
(via @DailyThunder).
Read Article >Tim Duncan is Benjamin Button

Troy Taormina-US PRESSWIREConsider: Duncan posterized Ibaka without getting a running start. He caught the pocket bounce pass, turned, took one step and embarrassed the best shot-blocker in the NBA. Are we sure Duncan isn’t getting younger as the years pile up?
Read Article >Thunder vs. Spurs only Thursday night NBA game

Soobum Im-US PRESSWIREBecause of Hurricane Sandy’s effect on New York City, the home debut for the Nets in Brooklyn has been postponed to a date yet to be determined. That means there is only one NBA game on the docket for Thursday night, which is the much-anticipated matchup between the Spurs and Thunder.
Oklahoma City will play at San Antonio in the AT&T Center. Coverage is scheduled to begin on TNT at 9:30 p.m. ET.
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