Every time I watch the OKC Thunder (minus the Warriors game) I become more and more convinced. Maybe it’s the fact that the team has an actual identity for the first time since moving to the Midwest. Seriously.
The Thunder’s athleticism stifled Miami on the offensive end, holding the Heat to 85 points including a measly 38 in the second half. The score doesn’t indicate how bad of a beating tonight was.
Hassan Whiteside was a virtual non-factor even with Steven Adams leaving the game in the first quarter. He ended with 5 points and 12 rebounds after averaging 20 and 14 to start the season.