Playoff Picture
In the ever-shuffling deck of cards that is the Western Conference, this morning’s playoff picture — beautiful and untouched by today’s activities — appears to be the best-case scenario for the Thunder. Even after a 6-10 record post-All-Star break, which includes a recent 4-game losing streak, a scenario exists where OKC could avoid both Golden State and Houston in the first two rounds. It’s no cakewalk either way, but it’s as clean a shot the Thunder would get at the Conference Finals if they can end their lengthy slump in time to make a run.