NBA Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder Aims to Even the Series Against San Antonio in Game 4
Ritz Agranum | | May 08, 2016 09:11 AM EDT |
(Photo : gettyimages.com) Russell Westbrook will attempt to help the the Thunder overpower the Spurs in Game 4.
After a disappointing home-court defeat in Game Three, the Oklahoma City Thunder are facing a nearly must-win situation in Game Four of their best-of-seven Western Conference Semifinal series against the San Antonio Spurs at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Sunday night.
The Thunder are down 2-1, and All-Star guard Russell Westbrook is of a mind to find out if less means more as he seeks to help the top Northwest Division team notch their second win before the series shifts back to San Antonio for Game Five on Tuesday.
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"Too many shots," said Westbrook. "I've got to do a better job getting guys shots. I've got to get other guys involved, especially to beat this team. Even though I had some shots I (usually) make, I've got to read and find ways to get guys shots. I take the blame."
The Thunder must move and pass the ball more efficiently in order be more effective on the offensive end. Oklahoma is averaging just 17.7 assists per game compared to the Spurs who are averaging 25.7 in this series.
Kevin Durant, who has scored a total of 70 points in three matches, is expected to lead the team.
San Antonio will likely keep attacking through LaMarcus Aldridge, who has been playing very impressively this postseason. The five-time NBA All-Star has scored a total of 103 points, 22 rebounds, and five blocked shots with just three turnovers in the three games he has played in the series.
While offensively they are effective for the Spurs, the defensive capabilities of Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green will still give the Thunder a lot of headaches. Leonard scored a huge 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds tp carry San Antonio to a win in Game Three.
TagsOklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, NBA 2016, 2016 nba playoffs
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