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Wednesday Video Spotlight: Driving with Serge Ibaka – The Thunder take on Memphis in Game 5 tonight in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City's Serge Ibaka (9) shoots over Memphis' Marc Gasol (33) in the first half during Game 4 of the second-round NBA basketball playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman

Oklahoma City’s Serge Ibaka (9) shoots over Memphis’ Marc Gasol (33) in the first half during Game 4 of the second-round NBA basketball playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman

It’s do-or-die Thunder up time tonight at The ‘Peake!

The Oklahoma City Thunder takes on Memphis Grizzlies in Game 5 of their Western Conference playoffs series. The Grizzlies lead the series 3-1, so our hometown boys in blue must win tonight or end their season.…

Video: “Herb Ritts: Beauty and Celebrity” photography exhibit opens at Oklahoma City Museum of Art

Herb Ritts may not be a household name, but much of the art he created has become ingrained in popular culture.

Herb Ritts' "Matthew McConaughey, Palmdale," from 1996, is featured in the new exhibit "Herb Ritts: Beauty and Celebrity" at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Photo provided by the Herb Ritts Foundation.

Herb Ritts’ “Matthew McConaughey, Palmdale,” from 1996, is featured in the new exhibit “Herb Ritts: Beauty and Celebrity” at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Photo provided by the Herb Ritts Foundation.

“Chances are you’ve seen his work and you just don’t know it,” said Sandy Cotton, development director for the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, where the special exhibition “Herb Ritts: Beauty and Celebrity” opened this week.

The …

Video: Thunder up! The Oklahoma City Thunder tips off Round 2 of the playoffs vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins, center, shoots as Utah Jazz's Paul Millsap (24) and Mo Williams (5) watch in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Salt Lake City. (AP file)

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kendrick Perkins, center, shoots as Utah Jazz’s Paul Millsap (24) and Mo Williams (5) watch in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Salt Lake City. (AP file)

The Oklahoma Thunder will continue its Western Conference Playoffs run, as Round 2 vs the Memphis Grizzlies begins today.

Game 1 tips off at noon today at Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W Reno. It will air on ABC.

For more information, go to www.nba.com/thunder.

To get …

Tickets on sale at 10 a.m. TODAY for Games 1-2 of Thunder’s playoff series vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Martin takes a shot in the second half of Game 6 against the Houston Rockets in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 3, 2013, in Houston. The Thunder won 103-94 to take the best-of-seven series 4-2. (AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Martin takes a shot in the second half of Game 6 against the Houston Rockets in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, May 3, 2013, in Houston. The Thunder won 103-94 to take the best-of-seven series 4-2. (AP)

The Thunder has advanced to Round 2 of the Western Conference playoffs with last night’s huge win over the Houston Rockets.

The Thunder will begin play in Round 2 vs the Memphis Grizzlies with Game 1 on at noon Sunday at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The date and …

What to do in Oklahoma on May 1, 2013: Watch the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Houston Rockets in Game 5 (with video)

Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant (35) goes between Houston's Carlos Delfino (10) and Omer Asik (3) for a dunk during Game 4 in the first round of the NBA playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas,Sunday, April 29, 2013. Oklahoma City lost 105-103. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman

Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant (35) goes between Houston’s Carlos Delfino (10) and Omer Asik (3) for a dunk during Game 4 in the first round of the NBA playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas,Sunday, April 29, 2013. Oklahoma City lost 105-103. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets Western Conference Playoffs Game 5 Oklahoma City, OK

Today’s featured event:

Watch the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their Western Conference quarterfinals series. Tip-off is at 8:30 tonight at Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 …

Wednesday Video Spotlight: Hanson’s “Fired Up” used as Thunder playoff anthem – and the playoffs continue tonight!

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets Western Conference Playoffs Game 2 Oklahoma City, OK

Get ready for tonight’s Game 2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Western Conference quarterfinal series vs. the Houston Rockets with this video featuring Tulsa pop-rock trio Hanson’s new song “Fired Up.”

Taylor, Zach and especially Isaac Hanson are well-known Thunder fans, and last season, they even performed the national anthem before a home game. “Fired Up” is featured on the band’s new album “Anthem,” set for June 18 release.

The Thunder lead the Rocket’s 1-0 in the series. Game 2 tips off at 6 tonight at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The …

Video: Thunder up! The playoffs begin tonight

Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant (35) dunks in front of Sacramento's John Salmons (5) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Sacramento Kings at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 15, 2013. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman Archives

Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant (35) dunks in front of Sacramento’s John Salmons (5) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Sacramento Kings at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 15, 2013. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman Archives

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets Western Conference Playoffs Game 1 Oklahoma City, OK

The Oklahoma City Thunder begins its Western Conference Playoffs run at 8:30 tonight at Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W Reno. Our hometown heroes, who have home court advantage throughout the Western Conference Playoffs, will face a familiar adversary in Round 1: James Harden and the …

Video: Russell Westbrook & Walt “Clyde” Frazier: “Style Points (Extended)”

Jordan Brand athlete, Russell Westbrook, is seen at the Jordan Brand party celebrating Michael Jordan’s birthday on Friday, February 15, 2013 in Houston, TX. Westbrook now has a new campaign with Levi's 501 Jeans. (AP file)

Jordan Brand athlete, Russell Westbrook, is seen at the Jordan Brand party celebrating Michael Jordan’s birthday on Friday, February 15, 2013 in Houston, TX. Westbrook now has a new campaign with Levi’s 501 Jeans. (AP file)

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Oklahoma City, OK

Watch Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Russell Westbrook and basketball legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier contrast their fashion-forward sensibilities in this extended “Style Points” ad for Levi’s 501 Jeans.

The campaign includes a chance to tweet a photo of your 501 style with #501Westbrook for a chance to win a meet-and-greet and private styling session with …

What to do in Oklahoma on April 15, 2013: Watch the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Sacramento Kings

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka, right, blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, April 12, 2013. The Thunder won 106-90. (AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka, right, blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, April 12, 2013. The Thunder won 106-90. (AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Sacramento Kings Oklahoma City, OK

Today’s featured event:

Watch the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Sacramento Kings at 7 tonight at Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W Reno.

The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports Oklahoma.

Tonight’s matchup is the penultimate regular season game for the Thunder. The team will play its final regular season game …

Video: Hinder guitartist Mark King plays acoustic national anthem before Thunder-Spurs game

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Oklahoma City rockers Hinder played the halftime show during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s game Thursday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

But the best musical moment of the game came when Hinder guitarist Mark King delivered an excellent rendition of our national anthem on acoustic guitar.

As far as basketball goes, there were many memorable moments as the Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 100-88. Then, our boys in blue quickly departed for Indiana, where they will be taking on the Pacers at …