During the 2013-14 NBA Season, the rim has been kind to the
Oklahoma City Thunder. Kevin Durant is
leading the league in points per game with an average of 31.5 points scored
during each outing. The race between he
and nearest competitor Carmelo Anthony is a fun one to watch this season. Kevin
Durant holds the edge over Anthony in every measurable category, and this year,
it seems that he has the edge in the immeasurable category of “heart” as well.
Durant is playing with fire and passion during this seventh season of his
accolade filled career.
Durant is on fire, not just in his ability to put the ball in the
hole, and his defensive skills are honed as well. He averages almost one block
per game, and 1.5 steals per game during regular season play so far. With this
track record, it is almost a sure thing for him to have the elusive title at
the end of the season that he has been working so hard to achieve.
Oklahoma City Thunder has had an impressive run with a ten-game
win streak. Six of those wins, were road wins. The cohesive unit of the Thunder
is gelling well this year. With Serge Ibaka ranked second in the league for
blocks per game and a team on fire with desire to seek a championship, Durant’s
teammates are continuing to be successful at working to keep the ball on the
offensive end of the court.
The Thunder is not a one-star team, but Durant is shining
brightly this year. He has been shooting consistently all year. And as long as he remains injury free, it is
likely that he will be honored with the title this year. As of yet, his
opponents have been unable to shut him down. Give credit where credit is due,
as well. Ball movement and ball handling are keys to open looks. Durant cannot
do it alone, nor should he have to do so. And, The Thunder is showcasing their
talents in every area of play each time they take to the court. Watch Oklahoma NBA Live Stream games online and lots
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Teams around the nation must feel dread and anticipation when
they see the Thunder coming up on their schedule. Fierce play and determination
is building The Thunder’s reputation as a powerful force to be reckoned with
this season. During the preseason and the early start of the regular season
play, their losses have been close scrappy games. Losses were few and far
between, until February. Losing the February Five only proves that teams are
preparing more for the Thunder’s arrival. And, even in one of the most recent
losses, Kevin Durant’s performance was nothing short of stellar. He scored 42
points against the Clippers on February 23.
Durant and the Thunder can refocus on the upcoming games ahead
leaving the discouragement of the February Five behind and march ahead into the
final stretch with determination and an eye on the prize. This year the safe
bet is on Durant and The Thunder.
This article was contributed by a guest author.
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