The OKC Thunder do have an arch-nemesis, and thy did not play them tonight. That’s the Warriors, but the Sacramento Kings have been a burr in the Thunder’s sides for about as long as I can remember.
The Kings have risen up agains the more powerful team, the scrappy underdog forcing wins agains their under-matched, constantly superstar-laden opponent. And they’ve won more than they should. And the Thunder have gotten angrier and angrier, vowing revenge all the while.
Wait, are the OKC Thunder the Sacramento Kings’ villains?
Well, that makes sense, actually. Just check out the Thunder’s stats in this game, when the Kings put up a valiant effort.