We're only two games into this young 2015-16 Thunder campaign, and we've already been treated to a double-overtime classic. As a team, the Thunder were able to overcome an 18 point fourth quarter deficit to force overtime and eventually win. Russell Westbrook was at the center of it all, delivering a truly amazing performance against some world-class defenders.
But, as you can imagine, things started off pretty rocky. Scott Skiles was formulating strategies to counteract Westbrook's effectiveness, and the Magic had the size in the backcourt to carry them out. Here's a detailed breakdown of how the Magic dealt with Westbrook, and how Westbrook responded to the defense.