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Rockets guard Patrick Beverley bombarded with hateful Tweets after Thunder get eliminated

Oklahoman — When Russell Westbrook went down with a season-ending knee injury last month, Patrick Beverley, the guy whose hustle play resulted in OKC's bad break, received some Twitter hate. Most notably, a Thunder ball boy threatened to kill the Rockets guard. Well, it seems, those digital tough guys have reappeared. On Wednesday night, after the the Thunder was eliminated from the playoffs by Memphis, a number of Thunder fans (or maybe just Russell Westbrook fans) took to Twitter to voice their displeasure. But instead of blaming tough luck or just admitting that, without Westbrook, the Grizzlies were j...

Oklahoma City Thunder May 17, 2013

Patrick Beverley gets a vote of confidence

NBA Blog | Houston ChroniclePatrick Beverley left Houston for Chicago on Monday afternoon with a vote of confidence from Rockets coach Kevin McHale. “The key phrase coach McHale kept saying is that for me, ‘the sky’s the limit,” Beverley said. “It really hit me when he said it. He’s been around this game longer than anybody. He’s seen good [...]

Houston Rockets May 6, 2013

Patrick Beverley scores 20 in another start - Patrick Beverley (G) Houston Rockets

RotoworldPatrick Beverley played well again on Wednesday, finishing with 14 points, eight boards, one assist, one steal, one block and two 3-pointers as the Rockets won Game 5 in OKC to pull their series to a 3-2 deficit.

May 2, 2013

Thunder: Super fan intends to let Patrick Beverley have it

Oklahoman — Jenni Carlson[img]b221c2fab8e8760502f8fe51653c8fbc[/img] Houston guard Patrick Beverley is sure to receive quite the welcome from Thunder fans on Wednesday night. To try to get a gauge on just how, um, enthusiastic that reception might be I reached out to Garrett Haviland.Read more on NewsOK.com

Oklahoma City Thunder May 1, 2013

Oklahoma City Thunder: Does Patrick Beverley deserve to be booed?

Thunder Rumblings | Oklahoman — Berry Tramel[img]07c6d12f939a6b39b0f9583733c10120[/img] Patrick Beverley returns to the scene of the crime Wednesday night.Read more on NewsOK.com

Oklahoma City Thunder May 1, 2013

Rockets’ Beverley prepared to face abusive OKC crowd

NBA Blog | Houston ChroniclePatrick Beverley has endured summers in Chicago and winters in Russia, so there isn’t much chance he’s going to get emotionally distraught over another night in Oklahoma City. And even if Beverley were prone to get his feelings hurt when people hurl abuse his way, he can consult one of the NBA’s reigning experts on [...]

Houston Rockets April 30, 2013

OKC Thunder notebook: Boos for Patrick Beverley expected to exceed those for Metta World Peace

Oklahoman — BY ANTHONY SLATER AND JOHN ROHDEIn the second round of last year's Western Conference playoffs, when Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace returned from a seven-game suspension for throwing a vicious elbow across the face of OKC sixth man James Harden, Thunder fans booed like they've never booed before at Chesapeake Energy Arena. But when OKC hosts Houston in Game 5 on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m., the boo decibels likely will far exceed those hurled at MWP when Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley is introduced during pregame and at every available sequence thereafter. It was Beverley who ca...

Oklahoma City Thunder April 30, 2013

Rockets up 104-98 with 2:18 left

NBA Blog | Houston ChroniclePatrick Beverley had a beautiful drive, spin and layup and Chandler Parsons had another driving layup as the Rockets extended their lead to 104-98 with 2:18 left. Parsons has a team-best 26 points. Kevin Durant has 33 for Oklahoma City, which is trying to end the Rockets’ season tonight.

Houston Rockets April 29, 2013

Oklahoma City Thunder notebook: Kendrick Perkins sends early message to Patrick Beverley

Oklahoman — BY JOHN ROHDEIt didn't take long in Game 3 for Thunder enforcer Kendrick Perkins to send a message to Patrick Beverley about causing Russell Westbrook's season-ending knee injury in Game 2. On OKC's first trip down court and with Beverley pressuring replacement point guard Reggie Jackson in the back court, Perkins set a hard pick at midcourt and Jackson drove Patrick right into it. Perkins was called a foul and didn't argue.Read more on NewsOK.com

Oklahoma City Thunder April 27, 2013

VIDEO: Kendrick Perkins sends message with hard screen on Patrick Beverley

Thunder Rumblings | Oklahoman — Anthony Slater Well, that didn’t take long. On the Thunder’s first possession Saturday night, Kendrick Perkins drilled Patrick Beverley with a hard (and illegal) screen, sending a clear message to the point guard who accidentally hurt Russell Westbrook. Just another example, beyond the box score, of what makes Perkins so valuable and important to his teammates. (H/T to Daily Thunder for the clip) Read more on NewsOK.com

Oklahoma City Thunder April 27, 2013

Ten numbers which could add up to a Rockets victory in game three

The Dream Shake — The entire world seemed to hold its breath on Wednesday as Russell Westbrook slammed his fist on the scorer's table following the infamous play in which Patrick Beverley's hip collided with his knee during an Oklahoma City timeout. Everyone exhaled after the commercial break when Westbrook returned and played fairly well in the Thunder's 105-102 victory over Houston. But things were much worse behind the scenes then they seemed initially, as Westbrook has been ruled out for the rest of this series. Whether this gives the Rockets a legitimate chance to pull off the upset is certainly u...

Houston Rockets April 27, 2013

Thunder ball boy threatens to kill Patrick Beverley for injuring Russell Westbrook

Oklahoman — When Russell Westbrook went down earlier this week with a potentially season-ending knee injury, basketball fans everywhere sighed loudly. Naturally, some of the aggrieved took to Twitter and lobbed various threats and other not-so-niceties at Beverley because they think he's responsible for Westbrook's playoff absence. Among the faceless of Oklahoma City fandom was a 17-year-old kid who claims to be a ball boy for the Thunder.Read more on NewsOK.com

Oklahoma City Thunder April 27, 2013

Patrick Beverley Q&A

Thunder Rumblings | Oklahoman — Darnell MayberryChances are that a week ago you probably didn’t know Patrick Beverley. And chances are that today you probably don’t like him very much. Beverley is the Rockets point guard who busted up Russell Westbrook’s right knee, tearing his lateral meniscus in Game 2 on Wednesday night and causing Westbrook to miss the rest of the playoffs.Read more on NewsOK.com

Oklahoma City Thunder April 27, 2013

Video: Westbrook made similar play as Beverley

NBA Blog | Houston Chronicle — While Patrick Beverley may be facing intense scrutiny for his incident with Russell Westbrook, it turns out the play is fairly common in the NBA. In a 120-98 loss to the Thunder on Nov. 28, Jeremy Lin can be seen rushing past half court to call a timeout. Trying to pry the ball away from [...]

Houston Rockets April 27, 2013

Beverley receiving Twitter death threats, even as Durant, Brooks defend his play

NBA Blog | Houston Chronicle — The vitriol about the play in which Thunder star Russell Westbrook was hurt has escalated to death threats directed at Rockets guard Patrick Beverley, including one from someone that describes himself as a Thunder ballboy. Mitchell Brown sent a tweet that threatened, “Patrick Beverly (sic), I’m coming to kill you.” He sent another using Beverley’s [...]

Houston Rockets April 27, 2013

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  • Rockets guard Patrick Beverley bombarded with hateful Tweets after Thunder get eliminated
    When Russell Westbrook went down with a season-ending knee injury last month, Patrick Beverley, the guy whose hustle play resulted in OKC's bad break, received some Twitter hate. Most notably, a Thunder ball boy threatened to kill the Rockets guard. Well, it seems, those digital tough guys have reappeared. On Wednesday night, after the the Thunder was eliminated from the playoffs by Memphis, a number of Thunder fans (or maybe just Russell Westbrook fans) took to Twitter to voice their displeasure. But instead of blaming tough luck or just admitting that, without Westbrook, the Grizzlies were j...
  • Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley (12) passes the ball between Oklahoma City Thunder Reggie Jackson (15) and Nick Collison in the second half of Game 6 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 The Associated Press
    Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley (12) passes the ball between Oklahoma City Thunder Reggie Jackson (15) and Nick Collison in the second half of Game 6 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 Photo/Pat Sullivan)
  • Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Martin (23) and Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley (12) watch the final seconds of Game 6 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 The Associated Press
    Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Martin (23) and Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley (12) watch the final seconds of Game 6 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 Photo/Pat Sullivan)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 01: James Harden #13 and Patrick Beverley #12 of the Houston Rockets prepare to check into Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena on May 1, 2013 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Rockets defeated the Thunder 107-100. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) The Associated Press
    OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 01: James Harden #13 and Patrick Beverley #12 of the Houston Rockets prepare to check into Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena on May 1, 2013 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Rockets defeated the Thunder 107-100. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
  • Thunder: Super fan intends to let Patrick Beverley have it
    Jenni Carlson[img]b221c2fab8e8760502f8fe51653c8fbc[/img] Houston guard Patrick Beverley is sure to receive quite the welcome from Thunder fans on Wednesday night. To try to get a gauge on just how, um, enthusiastic that reception might be I reached out to Garrett Haviland.Read more on NewsOK.com
  • Oklahoma City Thunder: Does Patrick Beverley deserve to be booed?
    Berry Tramel[img]07c6d12f939a6b39b0f9583733c10120[/img] Patrick Beverley returns to the scene of the crime Wednesday night.Read more on NewsOK.com
  • OKC Thunder notebook: Boos for Patrick Beverley expected to exceed those for Metta World Peace
    BY ANTHONY SLATER AND JOHN ROHDEIn the second round of last year's Western Conference playoffs, when Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace returned from a seven-game suspension for throwing a vicious elbow across the face of OKC sixth man James Harden, Thunder fans booed like they've never booed before at Chesapeake Energy Arena. But when OKC hosts Houston in Game 5 on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m., the boo decibels likely will far exceed those hurled at MWP when Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley is introduced during pregame and at every available sequence thereafter. It was Beverley who ca...
  • Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson (15) drives to the basket as Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley (12) defends during the fourth quarter of Game 4 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Monday, April 29, 2013, in Houston. The Rockets beat the Thunder 105-103. The Associated Press
    Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson (15) drives to the basket as Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley (12) defends during the fourth quarter of Game 4 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Monday, April 29, 2013, in Houston. The Rockets beat the Thunder 105-103. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)