A poor Thunder performance would send fans searching for the panic button.
The Thunder are pushing this whole two steps forward/one step back metaphor to the limit. They have only one win and one loss that were standalones—the rest of the season has comprised winnings streaks followed by losing streaks. Right now, they’re chasing a 4-game victory spree with a 2-game bout of losing, dropping close but disappointing efforts to the Hawks and Heat on the road.
The Thunder have a dominant starting unit, two elite superstars, role players playing well, and combined potent offense with league-average defense.