Feb 6, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) handles the ball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Superstar Anthony Davis takes on superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook tonight as the Thunder visit the New Orleans Pelicans.
There was a time when I expected this match-up to be a rivalry.
Last season the Pelicans zeroed in on a depleted and undermanned Thunder team and stole their playoff spot. With Kevin Durant out, the Thunder had to rely on just Russell Westbrook to take care of business.