PLAYERS:
Russell Westbrook,
Thabo Sefolosha,
Kendrick Perkins
TEAMS: Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs
TEAMS: Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs
The Oklahoma City Thunder are 3-0 and they’re probably the front-runner to represent the Western Conference in the NBA finals, but last night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies showed they’re far from invincible. They have an immense amount of talent and depth, their biggest threat comes from within.
Their team chemistry has always been questionable, mainly because their point guard Russell Westbrook is a powder keg that could explode at any moment. Last night against the Grizzlies, Westbrook shot 0-13 from the floor, finishing with only 4 points and turning the ball over four times. Not only did he have a bad game but in the second quarter he nearly lost it with his teammates.
“Westbrook's frustration appeared to have started with just 3 1/2 minutes remaining in the second quarter when he drove into the paint and kicked the ball out to Thabo Sefolosha in the corner. Sefolosha passed up a wide open 3-pointer, which prompted Westbrook to yell at Sefolosha “shoot the (expletiv...
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