Oklahoma City has now won five straight games and nine of its last 10 contests. It’s the perfect time for the Thunder to catch fire, as the team is advancing to the NBA Cup finals and getting national television exposure with each passing game.
It’s clear that last season was no fluke — Oklahoma City is a contender. The team now has a 2.5 game lead in the West over the second place Memphis Grizzlies, and a 4.0 game lead over Dallas — who many consider to be the Thunder’s top competition.
Over the last three games, Oklahoma City has played inspired basketball. Everyone has had a hand in the team’s success, but Lu Dort has been the heart and soul. It hasn’t just been on defense, either. It’s been all over the floor…