It’s becoming a frustratingly ridiculous trend. The Thunder lose a game, the questions and statements start. Some valid, some too much. Why are Thunder fans so panicky right now?
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Russell Westbrook is having an incredibly good season, and despite some feeling like something’s up, Kevin Durant is still completely dominating.
“When you watch them play, the joy is not there. That’s pretty clear to me.” That’s what David Thorpe said on TrueHoop TV today. And with that lack of joy, has manifested some causes for concern.
Four days off, so let’s talk draft for a second. Not just who could be available for the Thunder, but first things first: What are the chances the Thunder even get to use the pick?
Does getting the top seed matter? Recent history says sort of but not really.
The Thunder are on pace for an eye-opening average margin of victory this season. Currently, they’re beating teams by an average of 9.2 points per game, which is the highest margin for a team since the 2007-08 Celtics. What does it all mean?
The Thunder have had crunchtime issues at times this season, but a new lineup has been especially productive and could be the answer to OKC’s problems.
Headlines
- Fisher’s lawyer claims conflict of interest for Hunter
- Russell Westbrook is off crutches, says ‘I’m back’
- Gervin on KD: ‘I think he’ll be much better than me’
- Report: Mo Cheeks hired as Pistons head coach
- Nike donating all profits of KD V Elites through 6/15
- Report: KD dropping agent, expected to change to Jay-Z
- Mo Cheeks the ‘frontrunner’ for the Pistons job
Player Power Rankings: Final marks
The Thunder dealt with a major reshuffle just days before the season started and not only got through it, but excelled.