For the first time in The Optimism Meter’s brief history, I have no idea what to think/how to rank this team as I begin this post. The last time we congregated, the Thunder had lost two straight to end 2017. They didn’t have Andre Roberson, and they were fresh off a six-game win streak. I wasn’t all that worried.
And then the overall energy levels drastically dropped.
Two wins against vagabond Los Angeles teams’ were followed by another streak of losses. Oklahoma City was blown out three games in a row – the power of the Lowkey MVP had finally unveiled itself to the casual fan.