All season the OKC Thunder have battled to be in games and finally, their efforts are equating to victories. This week the team began the longest road trip (four games) they’ll undertake at one time which will occur on two separate occasions. That the club also experienced success on the road is more a tribute to constancy.
Of the 24 games played to date, OKC has reached the fourth quarter 20 times with an opportunity to win. That fact alone is incredible. But now the club is in a bit of a quandary. Entering the season of ‘repositioning and replenishing’ the belief was the club would be mired among the lottery teams vying for the top draft pick.