The OKC Thunder may be the reigning NBA Champions, sport the best record in the association at 27-5, and boast the best odds of taking home their second consecutive Larry O'Brien Trophy in 2026, but they are far from a flawless bunch.
These last three weeks of action have served as a stark reminder of this.
Over their past seven games, Oklahoma City has gone 3-4 and endured their first losing streak of the year, as they dropped two consecutive outings against the San Antonio Spurs.
Though there has been plenty to nitpick about their on-court production as of late, from both the eye test and advanced metrics, it seems that perhaps their biggest area of struggle is one that the Thunder have been dealing with for the better part of the last few years.