OKLAHOMA CITY - They came to America’s heartland fresh off a resounding, restore-order rout in Game 2 in Oakland. The Warriors set their sights on swiping one game in Oklahoma City and regaining homecourt advantage in these Western Conference finals.
Instead, they got humbled. Twice.
So now, after Tuesday night’s 118-94 rout at Chesapeake Energy Arena, the Warriors face the first elimination game in Steve Kerr’s two years as head coach. After a historic, 73-win regular season, they suddenly and shockingly sit on the brink of an early start to summer.
Russell Westbrook scored 36 points and Kevin Durant added 26 as the Thunder steamed to victory in Game 4, taking a 3-1 lead in the series.