Following last season, the Oklahoma City Thunder were bound to improve upon the previous season. Both Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook sustained some serious injuries. Still, they only missed the playoffs by one game.
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook returned to form and led their squad to a top three record in the West. Despite struggling, like the rest of the league, against San Antonio and Golden State, they dominated them in the playoffs. They were posted to knock Golden State out.
Ultimately, Steph Curry, the Warriors, and their 73-9 season lives on, as the current MVP defeated the “real” MVP. In the end, the Warriors are returning to the NBA Finals to face the Cleveland Cavaliers, again. Following the loss, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook discussed their season coming to a heartbreaking end.
