There is good news and bad news in last nights loss to the Lakers. The bad news is that is put them at 13 and 14 and 2 1/2 games out of the playoffs. And, with a back to back tonight at Phoenix, it's unlikely that will improve tonight.
The good news is that they were up on the Lakers and battled them to teh end at the Staples center. They competed on the road against the best. If they play like that, they will win there share of road games.
OKC only played 3 bench players. Which, may be there best bet this year. Krstic wasn't effective last night. However, Ibaka played well with 14 rebounds. The big 3 are going to have to play big in big games. Durant, Green, and Westbrook. But the 2 that have to contribute night in and night are Thabo Sefolosha and James Harden. They are getting better all the time. I can't wait to see the season progress. The question is, if the Thunder keep it close, will they take a future pick and trade for inside help now, or stay with the picks and keep building? Time will tell. Hopefully, they will be in the position to make that decision.
