The OKC Thunder bounced back from its 0-4 start but has seemed to struggle recently when facing real contenders. NewsOK.com’s new addition this season, Maddie Lee, compiled an analysis of OKC’s clutch time struggles.
Lee highlighted two factors that have been apparent in OKC’s “seven clutch games this month”: the first-quarter curse and defensive rebounding.
We have witnessed many leads dwindle recently, a concerning situation for the team that has always been a trend as OKC’s bench struggles to maintain the lead. Lee emphasizes this area as a need for focus as more threatening teams approach in the schedule.