It never feels good to lose, much less in a game which was seemingly in hand. There are clear and present dangers to address. This game had a more complete defensive effort, but the OKC Thunder are having to work so hard to score it’s taking a toll on them defensively as the game progresses.
OKC won most of the key categories – rebounding, points in the paint, fast break scoring and equaled the assist total of Boston. Yet, once again, ill advised substitutions, lack of floor spacing and continuing shooting woes ultimately keeps the squad with a big fat zero in the win column.