Charles Barkley was served a steak (along with a side of the only "fries" he wasn't eager to eat) by Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin prior to the game. The Thunder weren't as hospitable to their guests, doubling the score of the Spurs in the second quarter (although at least they didn't encourage/try to trick San Antonio into dining on lamb gonads), in a game that quickly became what we're labeling as a 'Thablowout.' Swiss shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha, prized for his pesky defense, set a personal playoff best with 19 points. Kevin Durant scored 22 points, but Sefolosha stole the show, mostly by stealing the ball a half-dozen times, helping force a flurry of flubs from the sloppy Spurs, 21 turnovers in total.
It turns out Sefolosha wasn't the only man with disruptive hands in Oklahoma City last night. Lil Wayne attempted to enter the Thunder's arena without a ticket, expecting to be seated for free courtside. He was turned away with the authority of Serge Ibaka swatting a shot. The Thunder made it clear that for a sell-out there are no perks*, even for constantly catered-to celebrities. The Spurs should learn a lesson from the Thunder organization's strict stance: no giveaways.
*except Kendrick Perkins
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