The OKC Thunder get a three-game week for players to step up in fantasy and for the team to get back on track in reality.
At 1-4 to start the season, the OKC Thunder are tied with the Rockets for 13th in the Western Conference standings. Five games in is much too early to lose sleep over, and thankfully the Suns afforded the team a reprieve. Still, some additional signs of life would be welcome. A banged-up Russell Westbrook and shaky shooting from the other Oklahoma City players has led to an unfortunate start, but hopefully the victory over Phoenix swings the pendulum.