NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant And The Golden State Warriors

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Having Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook will do that for any team. Though, at this point, there’s simply no beating the Warriors. They’re too good. And that’s not a knock on the rest of the NBA. The Spurs and Cavs, just like the Thunder, definitely have their flaws.

But, just maybe, the Thunder really are the second-best team in the NBA, despite what the records may indicate?

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Oklahoma City Thunder (38-14)

Last week: 2-1
Last rank: 2


The Oklahoma City Thunder might’ve lost to the Golden State Warriors – and that is the most important thing – but they did go toe-to-toe with the best team in the NBA. The Warriors had an opportunity late in the game to make things interesting and possibly steal a win.

Having Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook will do that for any team. Though, at this point, there’s simply no beating the Warriors. They’re too good. And that’s not a knock on the rest of the NBA. The Spurs and Cavs, just like the Thunder, definitely have their flaws.

But, just maybe, the Thunder really are the second-best team in the NBA, despite what the records may indicate?

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