Nick Gallo (okcthunder.com) previews tonight’s game in Phoenix: “The outcomes of defensive adjustments speak for themselves, as the Thunder squad that rolls into a fourth and final meeting with the Phoenix Suns this year is one that is leading the NBA in turnovers forced (18.2), steals (10.4) and defensive rating (100.4 points allowed per 100 possessions). Most of those game-changing, possession-taking plays are occurring because of how aggressive the Thunder’s defense has been at the point of attack. “If I’m on the ball or P (George) is on the ball, we have good ball pressure, guards can’t see, making blind passes, and whoever’s on the weak side has been in the right spot, has been getting those steals,” Westbrook noted.
Friday Bolts: 12.28.18
