It’s no secret the OKC Thunder have been in self-destruct mode since the All-Star break. Sure, Oklahoma City was tasked with tackling the league’s toughest remaining schedule since that time, but it’s clear the Thunder’s toughest opponent has been none other than themselves. The Thunder boast a 45-33 record, 8-13 in this final stretch. Oklahoma City had a 37-20 record and went 8-2 in the 10 games leading up to the break. What happened?
Plain and simple, OKC’s mercurial Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality reached out and grabbed the team with all its might.