In their 4th preseason game, the Thunder played the big 3 more like a regular season game and came up with a win. Kevin Durant, Jeff Green, and Russell Westbrook all had over 30 minutes. Etan Thomas and Thabo Sefolosha also started and had over 20 minutes of play. This will probably be the look to start the season with.
Durant went 10 for 16 and had 30 points while Green went 10 for 19 and had 25. Green is shooting more 3's and went 3/3 last night. Westbrook had 6 rebounds, 7 assists, and 12 points with only 4 turnovers. This trio is looking really good.
The bench players were different last night. We will see a lot of DJ White and James Harden along with Nick Collison this year. None of those 3 played last night. Instead, the stars off the bench last night were Saun Livingston and BJ Mullens. Neither are going to light it up offensively. What the team is looking for from these two is a defensive pickup. Livingston could be a diamond in the rough and Mullens provides size. Each player had a +14 point difference while on the floor last night.
Michael Ruffin didn't do much last night off the bench. He could be a Malik Rose type of impact if he sticks with the team. He is a local favorite since he played is college ball at Tulsa University when they made some elite 8 runs.
GO THUNDER
