SALT LAKE CITY -- When Oklahoma City acquired Carmelo Anthony and Paul George over the summer, it seemed like a sure sign that the Thunder would spend all season throttling teams with offense.
Anthony, George and Russell Westbrook combined for 5,992 points last season -- the most of any current set of three teammates in the NBA this year. Explosive offense isn't the only weapon in the Thunder arsenal.
Oklahoma City (17-15) is also finding a way to impose its will on defense. That's a wrinkle Utah will be forced to deal with for the second time this week when the Jazz host the Thunder on Saturday.