The OKC Thunder should’ve brought their brooms to Portland as the team’s thrilling overtime victory led to a season sweep of the Blazers. It didn’t occur without a few moments of trepidation. but the Thunder looked much more like the team who was beasting through the Association prior to this mini-slump.
This wasn’t just a solid win to break out of the malaise the Thunder were mired in, it was essential to retain the third seed OKC have held the majority of this season. Entering the day the Thunder, Rockets, and Blazers were in a virtual three-way tie for third.