It's almost impossible to expect NBA fans to wake up at 9 a.m. on a Saturday morning. However, the OKlahoma City Thunder are playing in Istanbul, Turkey, Facing FBU. As the action is closing up, find out where to watch the game so you can keep up with the score.
TV-Channel: NBA TV
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The Thunder were shaking off the rust, on both sides of the ball, early in the first quarter. FBU's mission seemed clear early; hitting the outside shot. FBU knocked down five threes, led by Bogdanovic, who finished the first period with nine points. FBU was off to a quick start, taking a 28-20 lead.
However, the Thunder, almost pressed with concern, played a lot better and as a result, FBU went cold from the floor. The Thunder went only to match FBU's 28 points scored in the first quarter, but held them to just 14, taking a 48-42 lead at the half. After scoring seven points in the first quarter, Durant lit up the second period, dropping 13 points, backing a shot right before the halftime buzzer.
The Thunder once again controlled the third quarter, outscoring the international team by just four points, but it was good enough to give them a double-digit, 75-65, lead as they entered the last period. This is where the score currently stands.
Scoring Leaders:
OKC Thunder- Duran: 24 points
FBU: Bojan Bogdanovic: 19 pts