This blog on the Thunder's 117-113 loss to Sacramento is an homage to those before me, but first:
Game story via Maddie Lee: Kings hold off Thunder despite Westbrook's return
Pregame via Maddie Lee: Nader and Burton playing together again like 'having a brother with you'
**First, let’s preface everything to follow with the following:
*Russell Westbrook was in his first game after missing six games with an ankle sprain. He was rusty and still posted a 29-13-7 on 12-of-25 shooting. Phenomenal. But every critique below should be viewed through this all-important prism: He had twin daughters born in Los Angeles on Saturday and every reason to skip this game.