SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- An air of mystery about the fate of the Oklahoma City Thunder surrounds the team as they prepare to embark on the final 23 games of their season.
The Thunder remain optimistic they possess the talent to move up another couple rungs in the Western Conference. Their critics remain steadfast that the inconsistency Oklahoma City showed in the season's first half may continue to bite them now that the All-Star break is over.
The Sacramento Kings only wish they had such problems. With them, there's no mystery whatsoever.
The Thunder (33-26) and Kings (18-39) resume the regular season Thursday night at the Golden 1 Center.