After the final buzzer rang in Game 7, the Thunder’s 2019-2020 season was over. It was truly a hard-fought series, with two teams going all out to save their season. Houston escaped by a James Harden whisker, the Rockets lived to play another day–and postponed the very awkward offseason that was looking them square in the eyes. Any concerns about their roster, coach, GM, or ownership got pushed down the road. Even a tough fought loss to the Lakers in the playoffs could make their immediate plans less nuclear than a first round exit would have.
As for the Thunder, their days of reckoning are upon them.