The Oklahoma City Thunder started this season on a historic pace, before falling into a more difficult stretch over the last month or so. But what the Thunder proved in their blowout win over the Spurs on Tuesday night was this: that they are still unquestionably the team to beat in this league, and that they should still be considered favorites to take home the championship in June.
Every team runs into a tough stretch during their season, no matter how talented or consistent they are. That's the nature of life in the NBA. This isn't college basketball.