A funny thing happened on the way to the predicted Cleveland-Golden State NBA Finals.
The Oklahoma City Thunder woke up.
Following a six-game dogfight with the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals, the Thunder have won four of their last five playoff games, taking a 2-1 lead over the defending-champion Warriors in the West finals.
The Thunder are two wins from getting back to the Finals for the first time since 2012 — and they have their superstars, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook — to thank. Durant is averaging 27.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 6.