The Thunder has had a serious issue with stopping Kings guard Iman Shumpert in two games. It seems crazy to be at the mercy of the 28-year-old NBA journeyman, but it's a reflection of the Thunder playing into the Kings’ style of play.
Shumpert has missed the Kings’ last two games due to a bruised hip and personal reasons. But if he plays Wednesday in Sacramento, watch out. He's had two 20-point games this season, and both have come against the Thunder.
“Where he’s always hurt us has been in transition shooting threes,” Thunder coach Billy Donovan said.