The Beast of the West. That accurately depicts the Oklahoma City Thunder; they’re nipping at Miami’s heels as the best team in the league. They have talent. They have skill. They have offense. They have defensive. They’re seasoned. Basically, they’re everything that your favorite team isn’t. All-Star break is fast approaching, and it gives us [...]The post Oklahoma City Thunder Plays Effective Offense Vs. Warriors appeared first on The NBA Mistress.
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