Optimism surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder is dwindling.
The team has cooled down considerably following a hot 6-1 start to the season, as it sits sixth in the Western Conference with an 8-6 record. The Thunder have signature victories against two conference rivals—the Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets—but most wins have been (too) hard-fought.
OKC has been outscored by 0.2 points per 100 possessions so far, ranking 14th in net rating, according to NBA.com. That's not particularly encouraging for a team in pursuit of a playoff berth.
Russell Westbrook has been phenomenal, nearly averaging a triple-double (31.6 PPG, 10.4 APG, 9.7 RPG), but his heroics aren't always sufficient. Even a transcendent superstar needs help, and several players have to step up for the Thunder to establish consistency.
Victor Oladipo
Victor Oladipo started this season with lofty expectations. After three years of seasoning with the Orlando Magic, the 24-year-old combo guard now fills a crucial role ...
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Article written by Vytis Lasaitis