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The Main Event: Thundermania
BY JENNI CARLSON, STAFF WRITER, JCARLSON@OPUBCO.COM | Modified: May 10, 2010 at 12:04 am
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Published: May 10, 2010
Oklahoman
Thunder fans cheer during the playoff series against Los Angeles. PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Even though more than a week has passed since the Thunder's playoff run ended, the effects of Thundermania continue.
This team has swept up thousands of people. It has captured their hearts. It has changed their lives.
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It has brought them along for the ride.
Here, in their own words, are stories of folks who have a serious case of Thunder fever.
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