Thunder Views: Poor energy, poor engagement, poor results

Well I don’t think Andre Roberson’s absence can be used as an excuse for last night’s loss in OKC. The Thunder’s lethargic defeat included getting out-rebounded and out-hustled. It was ugly from the get-go, and the players knew it; so much so that Russell Westbrook left the locker room before speaking with the media.

All of a sudden the Thunder find themselves in the midst of a mini-slump after riding a stretch where they won 14 of 19 games. Not having Roberson hurts, playing down to their competition hurts, but so does a lack of engagement. Tuesday night, the Thunder didn’t seem motivated, and that’s a total team issue.

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