2011–12 Oklahoma City Thunder season

NBA professional basketball team season March 2026 February 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 2012 yes yes 47 19 Northwest 1 2 Scott Brooks Sam Presti Professional Basketball Club LLC Chesapeake Energy Arena NBA Finals(lost to Heat 1–4) OKC Fox Sports Oklahoma KWPN WWLS-FM The 2011–12 Oklahoma City Thunder season was the 4th season of the franchise's existence in Oklahoma City as a member of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Thunder continued to build on recent success in previous years by making the NBA Playoffs, first defeating and sweeping the defending NBA champions, the Dallas Mavericks, in four games in the First Round, then defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in five games in the Semi-finals, and finally, defeated the San Antonio Spurs in six games in the Western Conference finals to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1996, when the club was based in Seattle. In the NBA Finals, the Thunder faced off against the Big Three-led Miami Heat, who made an appearance in the previous NBA Finals, but lost to the Dallas Mavericks in six games. Despite winning Game 1 in the NBA Finals, the Thunder would then go on to lose the next four games and the NBA Finals against the Heat. They did not return to the NBA Finals until 2025. Other season highlights included forward Kevin Durant's third consecutive NBA scoring title, and Durant being named the MVP of the All-Star Game. Following the season, James Harden was traded to the Houston Rockets. Offseason Draft picks thumb|150px|Reggie Jackson was selected 24th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder. 2011 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 24 Reggie Jackson PG United States Boston College The Thunder had only their own first-round pick entering the draft.https://www.nba.com/stats/draft/history?Season=2011 2011 NBA Draft nba.com The Thunder traded their 2011 second-round pick in the Latavious Williams trade with the Miami Heat back in 2010.Thunder Acquires Pleiss, Williams, Reid andFuture First Round Pick in 2010 NBA Draft https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/team_release2_2010_06_25.html nba.com November 8, 2022 June 24, 2010 The Thunder ended 2011 NBA draft night with Boston College guard Reggie Jackson.Selection of Jackson Adds Depth to Thunder Roster https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/thunder_draft_110624.html nba.com November 23, 2022 June 24, 2011 Trades On December 13, the Thunder traded Robert Vaden, a 2012 second-round pick and a 2013 second-round pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Lazar Hayward. Presti said on Hayward that his "toughness, length, and shooting are attributes that will add depth to our roster."Thunder Acquires Lazar Hayward https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/teamrelease_hayward_111213.html nba.com November 8, 2022 December 13, 2011 On December 19, the Thunder traded Byron Mullens to the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for a 2013 second-round pick. Mullens only played in 26 games over two seasons being stuck behind Kendrick Perkins, Nazr Mohammed and Cole Aldrich.Thunder deal Byron Mullens to Bobcats https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/7369458/charlotte-bobcats-acquire-byron-mullens-oklahoma-city-thunder espn.com November 8, 2022 December 19, 2011 Free agency List of 2011–12 NBA season transactions For this offseason, free agency began on December 9, 2011, due to the 2011 NBA lockout. Daequan Cook was set to hit restricted free agency. On December 9, Cook agreed to a two-year, $6.5 million deal to re-sign with the Thunder.Thunder Re-signs Daequan Cook https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release_cook_111209.html NBA.com November 8, 2022 December 9, 2011Thunder re-sign Daequan Cook https://www.espn.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/34027/thunder-re-sign-daequan-cook espn.com November 24, 2022 December 9, 2011 On December 13, Ryan Reid signed a deal with the Thunder. Reid was originally selected 57th overall in the 2010 NBA draft but did not a sign a contract in the 2010–11 season, instead playing the season with the Tulsa 66ers.Thunder Adds Reid to Training Camp Roster https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release_reid_111213.html NBA.com November 8, 2022 December 13, 2011 On December 24, the Thunder waived Nate Robinson. Robinson opted to stay in his hometown Seattle after spending most of his Thunder tenure on the bench.Thunder waive guard Nate Robinson https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/7386640/oklahoma-city-thunder-waive-former-dunk-champion-nate-robinson espn.com November 8, 2022 December 24, 2011Thunder close to completing buyout with Robinson https://www.si.com/more-sports/2011/12/24/robinson-buyout si.com November 24, 2022 December 24, 2011 Roster Oklahoma City Thunder 2011–12 45 Cole Aldrich C 6 11 245 1988-10-31 Kansas 4 Nick Collison PF 6 10 255 1980-10-26 Kansas 14 Daequan Cook SG 6 5 210 1987-04-28 Ohio State 35 Kevin Durant SF 6 9 230 1988-09-29 Texas 37 Derek Fisher PG 6 1 210 1974-08-09 Arkansas-Little Rock 13 James Harden SG 6 5 220 1989-08-26 Arizona State 11 Lazar Hayward SF 6 6 225 1986-11-26 Marquette 9 Serge Ibaka PF 6 10 235 1989-09-18 Spain 7 Royal Ivey SG 6 4 215 1981-12-20 Texas 15 Reggie Jackson basketball, born 1990 PG 6 3 208 1990-04-16 Boston College 6 Eric Maynor PG 6 3 175 1987-06-11 Virginia Commonwealth 8 Nazr Mohammed C 6 10 250 1977-09-05 Kentucky 5 Kendrick Perkins C 6 10 267 1984-11-10 Clifton J. Ozen HS (TX) 2 Thabo Sefolosha SG 6 7 215 1984-05-02 Switzerland 0 Russell Westbrook PG 6 3 187 UCLA 1988-11-12 Scott Brooks Mark Bryant Maurice Cheeks Rex Kalamian Brian Keefe Maz Trakh (player development) (DL) On assignment to D-League affiliate https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/OKC/2012.html March 25, 2012 Standings Conference OKC Division OKC Game log Preseason Oklahoma City Thunder yes 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder Pre-season yes no 1 0 1 0 |- | 1 | December 18 | @ Dallas | W 106–92 | Kevin Durant (21) | Kendrick Perkins (8) | Russell Westbrook (4) | American Airlines Center | 1–0 |- | 2 | December 20 | Dallas | W 87–83 | James Harden (13) | Kendrick PerkinsJames Harden (8) | James Harden (5) | Chesapeake Energy Arena | 2–0 okc 2012 Regular season Oklahoma City Thunder 2012 Total: 47–19 (home: 26–7; road: 21–12) Oklahoma City Thunder December yes 3 0 2 0 |- | 1 | December 25 | Orlando | 20111225 ORLOKC 97 89 | Kevin Durant (30) | Russell WestbrookNazr Mohammed (7) | Kevin DurantRussell Westbrook (6) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 1–0 |- | 2 | December 26 | @ Minnesota | 20111226 OKCMIN 104 100 | Kevin Durant (33) | Kendrick Perkins (8) | Russell Westbrook (6) | Target Center19,406 | 2–0 |- | 3 | December 28 | @ Memphis | 20111228 OKCMEM 98 95 | Kevin Durant (32) | Kevin Durant (8) | Russell Westbrook (6) | FedExForum18,119 | 3–0 |- | 4 | December 29 | Dallas | 20111229 DALOKC 104 102 | Kevin Durant (30) | Kevin Durant (11) | Kevin Durant (6) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 4–0 |- | 5 | December 31 | Phoenix | 20111231 PHXOKC 107 97 | Russell Westbrook (18) | Kendrick Perkins (8) | James Harden (8) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 5–0 Oklahoma City Thunder January 5 1 6 3 |- | 6 | January 2 | @ Dallas | 20120102 OKCDAL 87 100 | Kevin Durant (27) | Serge IbakaRussell Westbrook (8) | Russell WestbrookJames Harden (3) | American Airlines Center20,108 | 5–1 |- | 7 | January 3 | Portland | 20120103 POROKC 93 103 | James Harden (23) | Nick Collison (6) | Russell Westbrook (8) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 5–2 |- | 8 | January 6 | Houston | 20120106 HOUOKC 109 94 | Kevin Durant (26) | Serge Ibaka (9) | Russell Westbrook (5) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 6–2 |- | 9 | January 7 | @ Houston | 20120107 OKCHOU 98 95 | Kevin Durant (27) | Kendrick Perkins (9) | Russell Westbrook (6) | Toyota Center14,327 | 7–2 |- | 10 | January 8 | San Antonio | 20120108 SASOKC 108 96 | Kevin Durant (21) | Nick CollisonKevin Durant (10) | Kevin Durant (7) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 8–2 |- | 11 | January 10 | @ Memphis | 20120110 OKCMEM 100 95 | Russell Westbrook (30) | Kendrick Perkins (13) | Kevin Durant (5) | FedExForum13,601 | 9–2 |- | 12 | January 11 | @ New Orleans | 20120111 OKCNOH 95 85 | Kevin Durant (29) | Kevin Durant (10) | Russell Westbrook (7) | New Orleans Arena13,565 | 10–2 |- | 13 | January 14 | New York | 20120114 NYKOKC 104 92 | Kevin Durant (28) | Russell Westbrook (8) | Russell Westbrook (8) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 11–2 |- | 14 | January 16 | @ Boston | 20120116 OKCBOS 97 88 | Kevin Durant (28) | Kevin DurantRussell Westbrook (7) | Kevin DurantRussell Westbrook (4) | TD Garden18,624 | 12–2 |- | 15 | January 18 | @ Washington | 20120118 OKCWAS 102 105 | Russell Westbrook (36) | Serge Ibaka (10) | Russell Westbrook (7) | Verizon Center15,075 | 12–3 |- | 16 | January 21 | @ New Jersey | 20120121 OKCNJN 84 74 | Russell Westbrook (21) | Kevin Durant (15) | Russell Westbrook (6) | Prudential Center15,201 | 13–3 |- | 17 | January 23 | Detroit | 20120123 DETOKC 99 79 | Russell WestbrookJames Harden (24) | Serge Ibaka (10) | Russell Westbrook (6) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 14–3 |- | 18 | January 25 | New Orleans | 20120125 NOHOKC 101 91 | Kevin Durant (25) | Kevin DurantSerge Ibaka (7) | James Harden (6) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 15–3 |- | 19 | January 27 | @ Golden State | 20120127 OKCGSW 120 109 | Kevin Durant (37) | Kevin Durant (13) | Russell Westbrook (11) | Oracle Arena19,596 | 16–3 |- | 20 | January 30 | @ L. A. Clippers | 20120130 OKCLAC 100 112 | Kevin Durant (36) | Kevin Durant (13) | James Harden (5) | Staples Center19,404 | 16–4 Oklahoma City Thunder February 7 0 5 3 |- | 21 | February 1 | @ Dallas | 20120201 OKCDAL 95 86 | Russell Westbrook (33) | Kevin Durant (13) | James Harden (9) | American Airlines Center20,316 | 17–4 |- | 22 | February 3 | Memphis | 20120203 MEMOKC 101 94 | Kevin Durant (36) | Kevin Durant (10) | Russell Westbrook (7) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 18–4 |- | 23 | February 4 | @ San Antonio | 20120204 OKCSAS 96 107 | Kevin Durant (22) | Kevin Durant (11) | Russell Westbrook (6) | AT&T Center18,581 | 18–5 |- | 24 | February 6 | @ Portland | 20120206 OKCPOR 111 107 | Kevin Durant (33) | Serge Ibaka (13) | Russell Westbrook (8) | Rose Garden20,559 | 19–5 |- | 25 | February 7 | @ Golden State | 20120207 OKCGSW 119 116 | Kevin Durant (33) | Kevin Durant (10) | Kevin DurantRussell WestbrookJames Harden (7) | Oracle Arena17,971 | 20–5 |- | 26 | February 9 | @ Sacramento | 20120209 OKCSAC 101 106 | Kevin Durant (27) | Serge Ibaka (9) | Kevin DurantRussell WestbrookJames HardenNick Collison (3) | Power Balance Pavilion17,317 | 20–6 |- | 27 | February 10 | @ Utah | 20120210 OKCUTA 101 87 | Russell Westbrook (28) | Serge Ibaka (11) | Russell Westbrook (3) | EnergySolutions Arena19,911 | 21–6 |- | 28 | February 14 | Utah | 20120214 UTAOKC 111 85 | James Harden (22) | Serge Ibaka (10) | Reggie Jackson (8) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 22–6 |- | 29 | February 15 | @ Houston | 20120215 OKCHOU 95 96 | Kevin Durant (33) | Kevin DurantRussell Westbrook (8) | Russell WestbrookJames Harden (4) | Toyota Center18,274 | 22–7 |- | 30 | February 17 | Golden State | 20120217 GSWOKC 110 87 | James Harden (25) | Kevin Durant (10) | Kevin Durant (6) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 23–7 |- | 31 | February 19 | Denver | 20120219 DENOKC 124 118 | Kevin Durant (51) | Serge Ibaka (15) | Russell Westbrook (9) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 24–7 |- | 32 | February 20 | New Orleans | 20120220 NOHOKC 101 93 | Kevin DurantRussell Westbrook (31) | Kendrick Perkins (10) | Kevin DurantRussell WestbrookReggie Jackson (4) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 25–7 |- | 33 | February 22 | Boston | 20120222 BOSOKC 119 104 | Russell Westbrook (31) | Kendrick Perkins (10) | James Harden (7) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 26–7 |- | 34 | February 23 | L. A. Lakers | 20120223 LALOKC 100 85 | Kevin Durant (33) | Serge Ibaka (13) | Kevin DurantRussell Westbrook (6) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 27–7 |- align="center" |colspan="9" bgcolor="#bbcaff"|All-Star Break |- | 35 | February 29 | @ Philadelphia | 20120229 OKCPHI 92 88 | Kevin Durant (23) | Russell Westbrook (13) | Russell WestbrookJames Harden (4) | Wells Fargo Center19,746 | 28–7 Oklahoma City Thunder March 7 3 4 2 |- | 36 | March 1 | @ Orlando | 20120301 OKCORL 105 102 | Kevin Durant (38) | Kendrick Perkins (11) | Russell Westbrook (10) | Amway Center18,846 | 29–7 |- | 37 | March 3 | @ Atlanta | 20120303 OKCATL 90 97 | Kevin Durant (35) | Kevin Durant (8) | Russell Westbrook (4) | Philips Arena18,087 | 29–8 |- | 38 | March 5 | Dallas | 20120305 DALOKC 95 91 | Russell Westbrook (24) | Kendrick Perkins (14) | James Harden (4) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 30–8 |- | 39 | March 7 | Phoenix | 20120307 PHXOKC 115 104 | Russell Westbrook (31) | Serge Ibaka (20) | Russell Westbrook (10) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 31–8 |- | 40 | March 9 | Cleveland | 20120309 CLEOKC 90 96 | Kevin Durant (23) | Kevin Durant (8) | Kevin Durant (8) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 31–9 |- | 41 | March 10 | Charlotte | 20120310 CHAOKC 122 95 | James Harden (33) | Kevin Durant (7) | Reggie Jackson (7) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 32–9 |- | 42 | March 13 | Houston | 20120313 HOUOKC 103 104 | Kevin Durant (28) | Kevin Durant (12) | James Harden (7) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 32–10 |- | 43 | March 15 | @ Denver | 20120315 OKCDEN 103 90 | Kevin Durant (24) | Kevin Durant (8) | Russell Westbrook (5) | Pepsi Center18,458 | 33–10 |- | 44 | March 16 | San Antonio | 20120316 SASOKC 105 114 | Russell Westbrook (36) | Serge Ibaka (12) | Russell Westbrook (6) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 33–11 |- | 45 | March 18 | Portland | 20120318 POROKC 111 95 | Russell Westbrook (28) | Serge Ibaka (8) | James Harden (7) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 34–11 |- | 46 | March 20 | @ Utah | 20120320 OKCUTA 90 97 | Russell Westbrook (23) | Serge Ibaka (10) | Russell Westbrook (3) | EnergySolutions Arena18,138 | 34–12 |- | 47 | March 21 | L. A. Clippers | 20120321 LACOKC 114 91 | Kevin Durant (32) | Kevin Durant (9) | Kevin DurantJames Harden (5) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 35–12 |- | 48 | March 23 | Minnesota | 20120323 MINOKC 149 140 2 | Russell Westbrook (45) | Kevin Durant (17) | James HardenRussell Westbrook (6) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 36–12 |- | 49 | March 25 | Miami | 20120325 MIAOKC 103 87 | Kevin Durant (28) | Serge Ibaka (10) | Kevin Durant (8) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 37–12 |- | 50 | March 27 | @ Portland | 20120327 OKCPOR 109 95 | Russell Westbrook (32) | Serge Ibaka (12) | Russell Westbrook (8) | Rose Garden20,626 | 38–12 |- | 51 | March 29 | @ L. A. Lakers | 20120329 OKCLAL 102 93 | Russell Westbrook (36) | Kevin Durant (11) | Russell Westbrook (6) | Staples Center18,997 | 39–12 Oklahoma City Thunder April 4 3 4 4 |- | 52 | April 1 | Chicago | 20120401 CHIOKC 92 78 | Russell Westbrook (27) | Kevin Durant (10) | Russell Westbrook (5) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 40–12 |- | 53 | April 2 | Memphis | 20120402 MEMOKC 88 94 | Kevin Durant (21) | Kendrick Perkins (11) | James Harden (5) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 40–13 |- | 54 | April 4 | @ Miami | 20120404 OKCMIA 93 98 | Kevin Durant (30) | Serge IbakaKendrick PerkinsNick Collison (7) | James Harden (5) | American Airlines Arena20,104 | 40–14 |- | 55 | April 6 | @ Indiana | 20120406 OKCIND 98 103 | Kevin Durant (44) | Russell Westbrook (11) | Russell Westbrook (9) | Bankers Life Fieldhouse18,165 | 40–15 |- | 56 | April 8 | Toronto | 20120408 TOROKC 91 75 | Kevin Durant (23) | Nick Collison (9) | Russell Westbrook (6) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 41–15 |- | 57 | April 9 | @ Milwaukee | 20120409 OKCMIL 109 89 | Russell Westbrook (26) | Kendrick PerkinsRussell WestbrookNick Collison (7) | Kevin Durant (8) | Bradley Center14,111 | 42–15 |- | 58 | April 11 | L. A. Clippers | 20120411 LACOKC 98 100 | Kevin Durant (22) | Kevin Durant (9) | Russell Westbrook (7) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 42–16 |- | 59 | April 13 | Sacramento | 20120413 SACOKC 115 89 | Kevin Durant (29) | Kendrick Perkins (11) | Russell Westbrook (5) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 43–16 |- | 60 | April 14 | @ Minnesota | 20120414 OKCMIN 115 110 | Kevin Durant (43) | Serge Ibaka (12) | Russell Westbrook (8) | Target Center19,552 | 44–16 |- | 61 | April 16 | @ L. A. Clippers | 20120416 OKCLAC 77 92 | Kevin Durant (24) | Kendrick Perkins (9) | James HardenRussell Westbrook (3) | Staples Center19,516 | 44–17 |- | 62 | April 18 | @ Phoenix | 20120418 OKCPHX 109 97 | James Harden (40) | Kevin Durant (11) | | Kevin DurantRussell Westbrook (5) | US Airways Center14,873 | 45–17 |- | 63 | April 20 | @ Sacramento | 20120420 OKCSAC 103 92 | Kevin Durant (29) | Kevin Durant (14) | Kevin Durant (7) | Power Balance Pavilion16,882 | 46–17 |- | 64 | April 22 | @ L. A. Lakers | 20120422 OKCLAL 106 114 2 | Kevin Durant (35) | Serge Ibaka (14) | Russell Westbrook (10) | Staples Center18,997 | 46–18 |- | 65 | April 24 | Sacramento | 20120424 SACOKC 118 110 | Kevin Durant (32) | Kevin Durant (9) | Russell Westbrook (6) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 47–18 |- | 66 | April 25 | Denver | 20120425 DENOKC 101 106 | Kevin Durant (32) | Kendrick PerkinsRussell Westbrook (6) | Russell Westbrook (9) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 47–19 okc 2012 Playoffs 2012 NBA Playoffs Oklahoma City Thunder yes 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder First round yes yes no 2 0 2 0 |- | 1 | April 28 | Dallas | 20120428 DALOKC 99 98 | Russell Westbrook (28) | Kendrick Perkins (8) | Russell Westbrook (5) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 1–0 |- | 2 | April 30 | Dallas | 20120430 DALOKC 102 99 | Russell Westbrook (29) | Kevin Durant (10) | James Harden (5) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 2–0 |- | 3 | May 3 | @ Dallas | 20120503 OKCDAL 95 79 | Kevin Durant (31) | Serge Ibaka (11) | Kevin Durant (6) | American Airlines Center20,640 | 3–0 |- | 4 | May 5 | @ Dallas | 20120505 OKCDAL 103 97 | James Harden (29) | Kevin Durant (11) | Russell Westbrook (6) | American Airlines Center20,533 | 4–0 Oklahoma City Thunder Conference Semi-finals yes no 3 0 1 1 |- | 1 | May 14 | L. A. Lakers | 20120514 LALOKC 119 90 | Russell Westbrook (27) | Kevin Durant (8) | Russell Westbrook (9) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 1–0 |- | 2 | May 16 | L. A. Lakers | 20120516 LALOKC 77 75 | Kevin Durant (22) | Kevin Durant (7) | Kevin Durant (5) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 2–0 |- | 3 | May 18 | @ L. A. Lakers | 20120518 OKCLAL 96 99 | Kevin Durant (31) | Serge Ibaka (11) | Thabo Sefolosha (4) | Staples Center18,997 | 2–1 |- | 4 | May 19 | @ L. A. Lakers | 20120519 OKCLAL 103 100 | Russell Westbrook (37) | Kevin Durant (13) | Russell Westbrook (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 3–1 |- | 5 | May 21 | L. A. Lakers | 20120521 LALOKC 106 90 | Russell Westbrook (28) | Kendrick Perkins (11) | Kevin DurantRussell WestbrookJames Harden (4) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 4–1 Oklahoma City Thunder Conference finals yes no 3 0 1 2 |- | 1 | May 27 | @ San Antonio | 20120527 OKCSAS 98 101 | Kevin Durant (27) | Kevin Durant (10) | Russell Westbrook (5) | AT&T Center18,581 | 0–1 |- | 2 | May 29 | @ San Antonio | 20120529 OKCSAS 111 120 | Kevin Durant (31) | Serge Ibaka (10) | Russell Westbrook (8) | AT&T Center18,581 | 0–2 |- | 3 | May 31 | San Antonio | 20120531 SASOKC 102 82 | Kevin Durant (22) | Kendrick Perkins (8) | Russell Westbrook (9) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 1–2 |- | 4 | June 2 | San Antonio | 20120602 SASOKC 109 103 | Kevin Durant (36) | Kendrick Perkins (9) | Kevin Durant (8) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 2–2 |- | 5 | June 4 | @ San Antonio | 20120604 OKCSAS 108 103 | Kevin Durant (27) | Kendrick Perkins (10) | Russell Westbrook (12) | AT&T Center18,581 | 3–2 |- | 6 | June 6 | San Antonio | 20120606 SASOKC 107 99 | Kevin Durant (34) | Kevin Durant (14) | Kevin DurantRussell Westbrook (5) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 4–2 Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Finals yes no 1 1 0 3 |- | 1 | June 12 | Miami | 20120612 MIAOKC 105 94 | Kevin Durant (36) | Nick Collison (10) | Russell Westbrook (11) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 1–0 |- | 2 | June 14 | Miami | 20120614 MIAOKC 96 100 | Kevin Durant (32) | Kendrick Perkins (8) | Russell Westbrook (7) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 1–1 |- | 3 | June 17 | @ Miami | 20120617 OKCMIA 85 91 | Kevin Durant (25) | Kendrick Perkins (12) | James Harden (6) | American Airlines Arena20,003 | 1–2 |- | 4 | June 19 | @ Miami | 20120619 OKCMIA 98 104 | Russell Westbrook (43) | James Harden (10) | Russell Westbrook (5) | American Airlines Arena20,003 | 1–3 |- | 5 | June 21 | @ Miami | 20120621 OKCMIA 106 121 | Kevin Durant (32) | Kevin Durant (11) | Russell Westbrook (6) | American Airlines Arena20,003 | 1–4 OKC yes 2012 Player statistics Regular season Oklahoma City Thunder |- | Cole Aldrich | 26 | 0 | 6.7 | 52.4% | - | 92.9% | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 2.2 |- | Nick Collison | 63 | 0 | 20.7 | 59.7% | 0.0% | 71.0% | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 4.5 |- | Daequan Cook | 57 | 22 | 17.4 | 36.8% | 34.6% | 63.6% | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 5.5 |- | Kevin Durant | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 66 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 66 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 38.6 | 49.6% | 38.7% | 86.0% | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 8.0 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 1.2 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 28.0 |- | Derek Fisher ≠ | 20 | 0 | 20.4 | 34.3% | 31.4% | 92.9% | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 4.9 |- | James Harden | 62 | 2 | 31.4 | 49.1% | 39.0% | 84.6% | 4.1 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 16.8 |- | Lazar Hayward | 26 | 0 | 5.4 | 34.2% | 28.6% | 58.3% | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 1.4 |- | Serge Ibaka | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 66 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 66 | 27.2 | 53.5% | 33.3% | 66.1% | 7.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 3.7 | 9.1 |- | Royal Ivey | 34 | 0 | 10.4 | 35.6% | 34.0% | 12.5% | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 2.1 |- | Reggie Jackson | 45 | 0 | 11.1 | 32.1% | 21.0% | 86.2% | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 3.1 |- | Eric Maynor | 9 | 0 | 15.2 | 35.9% | 35.3% | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 100% | 1.4 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 4.2 |- | Nazr Mohammed | 63 | 1 | 11.0 | 46.7% | 0.0% | 56.5% | 2.7 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 2.7 |- | Kendrick Perkins | 65 | 65 | 26.8 | 48.9% | - | 65.2% | 6.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 5.1 |- | Ryan Reid ‡ | 5 | 0 | 3.4 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 80.0% | - | - | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.6 |- | Thabo Sefolosha | 42 | 42 | 21.8 | 43.2% | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 43.7% | 88.4% | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 4.8 |- | Russell Westbrook | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 66 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 66 | 35.3 | 45.7% | 31.6% | 82.3% | 4.6 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 5.5 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 1.7 | 0.3 | 23.6 |- |} #FF4422 darkgray Led team in statistic After all games.2011-12 Oklahoma City Thunder Roster and Stats https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/OKC/2012.html basketball-reference.com April 25, 2012 ‡ Waived during the season † Traded during the season ≠ Acquired during the season Playoffs Oklahoma City Thunder |- | Cole Aldrich | 5 | 0 | 5.0 | 44.4% | - | 50.0% | 2.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |- | Nick Collison | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 20 | 0 | 16.6 | 64.7% | - | 42.9% | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 3.5 |- | Daequan Cook | 16 | 0 | 6.8 | 37.8% | 33.3% | 0.0% | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 2.3 |- | Kevin Durant | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 20 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 20 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 41.9 | 51.7% | 37.3% | 86.4% | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 7.4 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 1.2 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 28.5 |- | Derek Fisher | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 20 | 0 | 22.3 | 41.5% | 37.5% | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 100% | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 6.3 |- | James Harden | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 20 | 0 | 31.5 | 43.5% | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 41.0% | 85.7% | 5.1 | 3.4 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 1.6 | 0.1 | 16.3 |- | Lazar Hayward | 5 | 0 | 3.6 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 66.7% | - | - | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 |- | Serge Ibaka | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 20 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 20 | 28.5 | 52.8% | 25.0% | 72.2% | 5.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 3.0 | 9.8 |- | Royal Ivey | 5 | 0 | 4.2 | 36.4% | 40.0% | 50.0% | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 2.2 |- | Nazr Mohammed | 8 | 0 | 10.4 | 50.0% | - | 50.0% | 2.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.3 |- | Kendrick Perkins | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 20 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 20 | 25.9 | 41.6% | - | 80.0% | 6.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 4.7 |- | Thabo Sefolosha | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 20 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 20 | 22.3 | 40.2% | 32.7% | 88.9% | 2.7 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 5.3 |- | Russell Westbrook | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 20 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 20 | 38.4 | 43.5% | 27.7% | 80.2% | 5.5 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 5.9 | style="Oklahoma City Thunder;" | 1.6 | 0.4 | 23.1 |- |} #FF4422 darkgray Led team in statistic After all games.2011-12 Oklahoma City Thunder Roster and Stats https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/OKC/2012.html#playoffs_per_game basketball-reference.com April 25, 2012 Individual game highs Category Player Statistic Points Kevin Durant 51 vs Nuggets on February 19, 2012 Rebounds Serge Ibaka 20 vs Suns on March 7, 2012 Assists Russell Westbrook 11 vs Warriors on January 27, 2012 Steals Russell WestbrookThabo Sefolosha 7 vs Warriors on January 27, 20127 vs Bucks on April 9, 2012 Blocks Serge Ibaka 11 vs Nuggets on February 19, 2012 Minutes Kevin Durant 52:24 vs Timberwolves on March 23, 2012 Category Player Statistic Field goals made Kevin Durant 19 vs Nuggets on February 19, 2012 Threes made James HardenDaequan CookKevin DurantKevin DurantJames HardenKevin Durant 5 vs Pistons on January 23, 20125 vs Warriors on February 7, 20125 vs Nuggets on February 19, 20125 vs Magic on March 1, 20125 vs Suns on April 18, 20125 vs Nuggets on April 25, 2012 Free throws made Kevin Durant 5 vs Kings on April 24, 2012 Double-doubles Kevin Durant 18 Triple-doubles Serge Ibaka 1 Awards and records Awards Date Player Award January 3, 2012 Kevin Durant (1/3)LeBron James Named Eastern Conference Player Of The Week https://www.hothothoops.com/2012/1/3/3179773/lebron-james-named-eastern-conference-player-of-the-week hothothoops.com November 24, 2022 January 3, 2012 December 25–January 1 Player of the WeekDurant helped the Thunder to a 5-0 start as well, averaging a Western Conference-best 27.4 points (second overall), while shooting .547 from the field and .500 from beyond the arc. Durant opened the 2011-12 campaign with four 30-plus-point performances. He recorded a double-double – 30 points and 11 rebounds – in a 104-102 win over the Mavericks Dec. 29. January 30, 2012 Russell Westbrook (1/2)Heat's LeBron James, Thunder's Russell Westbrook named NBA Players of the Week https://pr.nba.com/lebron-james-russell-westbrook-nba-players-of-the-week/ pr.nba.com November 24, 2022 January 30, 2012 January 23–29 Player of the WeekWestbrook led the Thunder to a 3-0 week, including wins over the Pistons and Hornets. Westbrook averaged 22.0 points, 7.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 3.3 steals. Oklahoma City’s 120-109 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Jan. 27 was keyed by Westbrook’s 28 points, 11 assists, seven steals and six rebounds. February 2, 2012 Kevin DurantDurant Named 2012 Western Conference All-Star Starter https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release_durant_120202.html nba.com November 24, 2022 February 2, 2012 All-StarOklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant was named a starter on the 2012 Western Conference All-Star team after receiving 1,345,566 votes, second most in the Western Conference, the NBA announced today. February 9, 2012 Russell WestbrookWestbrook Named to 2012 Western Conference All-Star Team https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release_westbrook_120209.html nba.com November 24, 2022 February 9, 2012 All-StarFor the second straight season, Westbrook will join teammate Kevin Durant on the Western Conference All-Star squad. In his first All-Star appearance, Westbrook finished with 12 points, five rebounds and two assists in 14 minutes of action. February 11, 2012 Scott BrooksScott Brooks Earns Spot as Western Conference Head Coach for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/brooks_release_120211.html nba.com November 24, 2022 February 11, 2012 Western Conference All-Star Head CoachOklahoma City head coach Scott Brooks and his coaching staff will guide the Western Conference All-Stars on February 26th at Amway Center in Orlando, it was announced by the NBA. February 13, 2012 Russell Westbrook (2/2)Knicks' Jeremy Lin, Thunder's Russell Westbrook named NBA Players of the Week https://pr.nba.com/jeremy-lin-russell-westbrook-nba-players-of-the-week/ pr.nba.com November 24, 2022 February 13, 2012 February 6–12 Player of the WeekWestbrook helped the Thunder to a 3-1 week, averaging 30.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.5 steals. Westbrook scored 28 or more points in all four of Oklahoma City’s games, and posted one double-double (28 points, 11 rebounds) on Feb. 6, in a 111-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Westbrook connected on a career-high 15 field goals on Feb. 9, during a 106-101 loss to the Sacramento Kings. February 20, 2012 Kevin Durant (2/3)Heat's LeBron James, Thunder's Kevin Durant named NBA Players of the Week https://pr.nba.com/lebron-james-kevin-durant-nba-players-of-the-week-february-2012/ pr.nba.com November 24, 2022 February 20, 2012 February 13–19 Player of the WeekDurant helped Oklahoma City to a 3-1 week which included wins over the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets. Durant averaged 32.0 points and 8.0 rebounds, and shot .585 from the field, .917 from the foul line and .588 from distance. Durant’s career-high 51 points on Feb. 19 propelled the Thunder to a 124-118 win over the Nuggets. March 2, 2012 Kevin Durant (1/2)Heat's LeBron James, Thunder's Kevin Durant named Kia NBA Players of the Month https://pr.nba.com/lebron-james-kevin-durant-nba-players-of-the-month-march-2012/ pr.nba.com November 24, 2022 March 2, 2012 February Player of the MonthDurant helped the Thunder to a 12-3 month with the help of seven 30-plus-point scoring efforts. He paced the league, averaging 29.1 points. Against Denver on Feb. 19, Durant scored a career-high 51 points to go along with eight rebounds during a 124-118 win. Oklahoma City’s 12 wins for the month was tops in the league, and the 12-3 record equaled the franchise’s best February in history (12-3, 1972). Durant was named MVP of the 2012 NBA All-Star Game in Orlando, thanks to his 36-point performance on Feb. 26, during the West’s 152-149 victory over the East. March 26, 2012 Kevin Durant (3/3)Hawks' Joe Johnson, Thunder's Kevin Durant named NBA Players of the Week https://pr.nba.com/joe-johnson-kevin-durant-nba-players-of-the-week-march/ pr.nba.com November 24, 2022 March 26, 2012 March 19–25 Player of the WeekDurant’s 29.5 ppg ranked second in the league (Kevin Love, 33.5), his 10.3 rpg ranked ninth, and his 2.0 spg tied for fifth best in the Western Conference as he helped the Thunder to a 3-1 week. Durant, the league’s second leading scorer for the season at 27.9 points (Kobe Bryant, 28.3) tallied 40 points and a season-high 17 rebounds on March 25 in a 103-87 win over the Heat. April 4, 2012 Kevin Durant (2/2)Celtics' Paul Pierce, Thunder's Kevin Durant named Kia NBA Players of the Month https://pr.nba.com/paul-pierce-kevin-durant-kia-nba-players-of-the-month/ pr.nba.com November 24, 2022 April 4, 2012 March Player of the MonthDurant captured his second consecutive Player of the Month award, leading Oklahoma City to an 11-5 record (second in the Western Conference) in March. Durant ranked second in the league in scoring (27.6 ppg), netting at least 20 points 15 times and eclipsing 30 on five occasions. He added averages of 8.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists, and recorded three double-doubles. In a 149-140 double overtime win against Minnesota on March 23, Durant scored 40 points and grabbed a season-high 17 rebounds. Two nights later, in a 103-87 victory over Miami, Durant had 28 points, nine rebounds and season-high-tying eight assists. May 10, 2012 James HardenJames Harden Wins Kia NBA Sixth Man Award https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/harden_sixthman_120510.html nba.com November 24, 2022 May 10, 2012 Sixth Man of the YearHarden, the third overall pick of the 2009 NBA Draft, was a model of consistency, scoring in double figures in 58 of 62 contests, while averaging 4.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 31.4 minutes per game. He topped the 20-point mark on 15 occasions, with the Thunder going 14-1 in those games. He shot .491 from the field, .846 from the free throw line, and .390 from three-point range. May 23, 2012 Serge IbakaSerge Ibaka Named to NBA All-Defensive First Team https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/serge-ibaka-named-nba-all-defensive-first-team nba.com November 24, 2022 May 23, 2012 All-Defensive First TeamIn his third NBA season, Ibaka led the NBA and set an all-time franchise record with 3.65 blocks per game. Ibaka’s block per game average was the highest for any NBA player in more than a decade. May 24, 2012 Kevin DurantKevin Durant and Russell Westbrook Named to All-NBA Teams https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/kevin-durant-and-russell-westbrook-named-all-nba-teams nba.com November 24, 2022 May 24, 2012 All-NBA First TeamDurant was named to the All-NBA First Team for a third consecutive season after becoming just the seventh player in NBA history to capture three consecutive scoring crowns. During the 2011-12 season, Durant led the Thunder with 18 doubles-doubles and on Feb. 19 vs. Denver, he recorded a career-best 51 points. During the 2011-12 season, Durant received NBA Player of the Month honors in February and March. May 24, 2012 Russell WestbrookKevin Durant and Russell Westbrook Named to All-NBA Teams https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/kevin-durant-and-russell-westbrook-named-all-nba-teams nba.com November 24, 2022 May 24, 2012 All-NBA Second TeamWestbrook received All-NBA Second Team honors for a second straight season after securing five first place votes and 239 total points. Westbrook currently maintains the longest active games played streak in the NBA (312 games) and registered the fifth highest scoring average in the NBA (23.6 ppg) while leading the Thunder in assists (5.5 apg) during the 2011-12 season. Injuries Player Duration Injury Games missed Start End Thabo Sefolosha January 3, 2012 January 6, 2012 Flu-like symptoms 1 Eric Maynor January 8, 2012 November 1, 2012 Torn right ACL 57 Thabo Sefolosha January 30, 2012 March 13, 2012 Right foot surgery 22 Kendrick Perkins February 17, 2012 February 19, 2012 Knee contusion 1 James Harden February 20, 2012 February 22, 2012 Sore ankle 1 Nick Collison February 20, 2012 February 29, 2012 Quad contusion 3 Daequan Cook March 21, 2012 April 1, 2012 Right MCL sprain 6 James Harden April 13, 2012 April 14, 2012 Sore right knee 1 James Harden April 24, 2012 April 28, 2012 Concussion 2 Transactions List of 2011–12 NBA season transactions Overview Players Added Via draft Reggie Jackson Via trade Lazar Hayward Via free agency Ryan Reid(Draft rights)Players Lost Via trade Byron Mullens Robert Vaden Waived Nate Robinson Trades December 13, 2011Thunder Acquires Lazar Hayward https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/teamrelease_hayward_111213.html nba.com November 8, 2022 December 13, 2011 To Oklahoma City ThunderLazar Hayward To Minnesota TimberwolvesRobert Vaden2012 second-round pick2013 second-round pickDecember 19, 2011Thunder deal Byron Mullens to Bobcats https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/7369458/charlotte-bobcats-acquire-byron-mullens-oklahoma-city-thunder espn.com November 8, 2022 December 19, 2011 To Oklahoma City Thunder2013 second-round pick To Charlotte BobcatsByron Mullens Free agency Re-signed Date Player Contract December 9, 2011 Daequan CookThunder Re-signs Daequan Cook https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release_cook_111209.html NBA.com November 8, 2022 December 9, 2011 Multi-Year Contract January 19, 2012 Russell WestbrookThunder Signs Westbrook to Multi-Year Extension https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release_westbrook_120119.html NBA.com November 8, 2022 January 19, 2012 Multi-Year Extension Additions Date Player Contract Former team December 13, 2011 Ryan ReidThunder Adds Reid to Training Camp Roster https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release_reid_111213.html NBA.com November 8, 2022 December 13, 2011 Standard Tulsa 66ers (D-League) March 21, 2012 Derek FisherThunder Signs Derek Fisher https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/fisher_release_120321.html NBA.com November 8, 2022 March 21, 2012 Standard Los Angeles Lakers Subtractions Date Player Reason left New team December 24, 2011 Nate RobinsonThunder waive guard Nate Robinson https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/7386640/oklahoma-city-thunder-waive-former-dunk-champion-nate-robinson espn.com November 8, 2022 December 24, 2011 Waived Golden State Warriors March 21, 2012 Ryan ReidThunder Signs Derek Fisher https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/fisher_release_120321.html NBA.com November 8, 2022 March 21, 2012 Waived Tulsa 66ers (D-League) References DuplicateReferences script detected: https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/teamrelease_hayward_111213.html (refs: 4, 27) https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/7369458/charlotte-bobcats-acquire-byron-mullens-oklahoma-city-thunder (refs: 5, 28) https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release_cook_111209.html (refs: 6, 29) https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release_reid_111213.html (refs: 8, 31) https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/7386640/oklahoma-city-thunder-waive-former-dunk-champion-nate-robinson (refs: 9, 33) https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/kevin-durant-and-russell-westbrook-named-all-nba-teams (refs: 25, 26) https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/fisher_release_120321.html (refs: 32, 34) October 2026 30em lower-alpha Category:Oklahoma City Thunder seasons Oklahoma City Thunder Category:Western Conference (NBA) championship seasons Category:2011 in sports in Oklahoma Category:2012 in sports in Oklahoma Category:2010s in Oklahoma City