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The powerhouse over the past several seasons in the
Western Conference has been the Oklahoma City Thunder. Last season they went
all the way to the NBA Finals but met a Heat team on another level, it wasn't
their time just yet. A big deal has been made out of the whole Russell
Westbrook/Kevin Durant. Many people don't like Russell taking so many shots and
would like to see KD get more aggressive on both ends of the floor. I can fully
understand why people would say that but when Durant has a season where he
shoots 40% from behind the 3-point line shoots 50% from the field It's kind of
hard to argue that point.
Westbrook and Durant are polar opposites on and off
the court. Westbrook plays with an aggression and is one hundred miles per hour
all the time. Durant is much more smooth and calm and has a tendency to just go
with the flow. The opposite personalities led the Thunder to the#1 seed in the
Western Conference. If the Thunder want to win a ring then These 2 need to be
the best players for the Thunder throughout the Playoffs, consistency is key.
The 1st round in OKC's Playoff run matches them up
with an old friend-James Harden and the Houston Rockets. Last season Harden was
a part of that OKC team that went all the way to the finals in a 6th man role.
Prior to the season Harden was trade to Houston where he would make more money
and be the guy. He is the face of the Rockets and now as the playoffs begin he
and his friends from Houston will take on Westbrook, Durant and the Thunder.
This series has that interesting story lines and I'm sure it will be fun with so
many exciting players to watch. The leaders of the Thunder will need to take
care of business early and not give the Rockets any Life.
They have proven they are elite but can OKC finally
take the next step and become Champions?
The NBA playoffs begin April 21st for the Thunder as
they take on James Harden and the Houston Rockets.
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