I don't know why I didn't realize this until now but Thursday will be on the end of a back-to-back for OKC (playing LAC on Wednesday). I don't have my hopes up for either of these games, LAC has looked pretty good so far and GSW will have a leg up with home court and an extra day of rest.Circle the date - Thursday, Nov 3rd. OKC @ Golden State. Westbrook vs. Durant, Round One.
What Westbrook does this year without Durnat is going to be really interesting to see. I don't think there's much middle ground; he's either going to develop into a legit MVP candidate for a championship contender or post the highest usage rate in league history on a forty win team.