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The Oklahoma City Thunder have two of the NBA‘s five best players in Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant, yet they don’t look like a championship team. They made changes in the offseason to try to avoid once again coming up short of achieving their goals. Here are five questions the Thunder must answer during the stretch run.
5. Is Billy Donovan A Difference Maker?
Credit: Getty Images5. Is Billy Donovan A Difference Maker?
Billy Donovan will lead the Thunder to 50 wins in his first season as head coach. Big deal. Scott Brooks won 50 games in four of his seven seasons with Oklahoma City, and all it got him was fired. For the hire of Donovan to mean something, he needs to deliver the championship that Brooks never could.
4. What Will Enes Kanter's Playoff Role Be?
Credit: Getty Images4. What Will Enes Kanter's Playoff Role Be?
Enes Kanter is one of the most productive offensive big men in the league, but he's notorious for how poorly he plays on defense. Kanter is averaging 20.5 minutes because of his defensive problems, but in the playoffs Donovan will need to use him more.
3. Is Their Defense Good Enough?
Credit: Getty Images3. Is Their Defense Good Enough?
Westbrook and Durant are two of the top eight scorers in the NBA, leading what is the league's second-best offense. Their defense has been a problem though as they are 18th for opponents scoring, 14th in opponents' 3-point percentage, and 26th in opponents' turnovers per game.
2. Will Kevin Durant Stay?
Credit: Getty Images2. Will Kevin Durant Stay?
Kevin Durant will be the most sought-after free agent since LeBron James in 2010. The Thunder have to show Durant that Oklahoma City is where he belongs and winning that elusive championship will go a long way towards proving that.
1. Can They Beat Top Teams When It Matters?
Credit: Getty Images1. Can They Beat Top Teams When It Matters?
Are they good enough to compete with the Warriors and the Spurs? They have games when they look great, and then they give up 123 points in a loss to the Pelicans or get beaten by the Timberwolves at home.
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