Oklahoma City Thunder

dribble

Leak in drops

• alley-oopAerial pass-to-dunk play
• slam-dunkForceful overhead basket
• three-pointerBeyond-arc basketball score
• crossoverGenre-blending work or transition

rebound · layup · pick-and-roll · turnover · backboard · swish · assist · block

cheering

Vocal encouragement given

• supportersPeople who back something
• crowdLarge public gathering
• jerseysKnitted athletic garments
• chantsRepeated rhythmic phrases

diehards · tailgate · sellouts · loyalty · enthusiasm

roster

List of members

• squadSmall working group
• playersGame participants
• coachOne who instructs
• managementOrganizing and directing resources

ownership · executives · staff · uniforms · logos · branding · merchandise · sponsorships

seating

Available places to sit

• concourseOpen gathering area
• suitesConnected hotel rooms
• scoreboardGame progress display
• jumbotronLarge arena display screen

court · box-office · concessions · parking · entrance · tickets · ushers · security

Rumble

Video-sharing service alternative

• bisonLarge wild ox
• stormSevere atmospheric disturbance
• lightningAtmospheric electrical discharge
• roarLoud, deep animal cry

booming · energy · power · intensity · electrifying · striking · rumbling

rivalry

Ongoing contest between opponents

• matchupScheduled competitive pairing
• opponentsThose who compete against
• showdownDecisive final confrontation
• playoffsChampionship elimination series

finals · championship · Mavericks · Lakers · upset · underdog · favorite · seed