It’s been quite a weird season so far, to say the least. The Warriors are vulnerable for once – they look sluggish on-court and implosive off-court. The Wolves have just flat-out imploded, and the surprising LA Clippers hold the best record in the West. Meanwhile, the OKC Thunder have actually been playing well, despite missing their star man Russell Westbrook for 40 percent of their games.
Before the madness spirals any further, here’s a quarter-mark progress report on how the Thunder’s season has gone so far. We’ll cover some macro narratives, then drill down into some nitty-gritty.