Running bet, when will the Thunder "figure it out"?

Melo has played his ISO style for over a decade. PG likes to pound the rock too. Russ has a low BBIQ. Donovan’s offense leaves a lot to be desired.

I’m starting to think they might not ever really figure it out. Good defensive teams won’t find it that hard to guard them.

Zach Lowe said that GS doesn’t fear Russ at all because of his style of play. Melo is always inefficient and loves the contested midrange jumper. PG isn’t as good offensively as he thinks he is.

 

they have a lot of fire power, they will just end up figuring out how to score whether or not they figure it out

I try to avoid that team in the playoffs

 

I am excited for when the Rockets get to play the Thunder.

Free flowing offensive mastery over the Thunder. They will not be able to keep up with that offensive stagnation.

 

I think theyll get it together some what after the all star break they have way to much talent on that team to be so mediocre rn...
Personally I think PG 13 doesn't fit I think they'd have a more balanced roster and starting 5 with oladipo instead of PG waiting his turn to run pick n rolls

 

Does trading PG or Melo at the deadline count as figuring it out?

 

Westbrook and Melo aren't going to change who they are overnight, and because of that, Paul George will continue to be a JAG. The difference between the Rockets and the Thunder is that the Rockets have 2 superstars who WILLINGLY give up the ball so others can shine.

 

the problem is that I don’t see Donovan installing some offense based on a lot of ball movement, especially 15 games into the season...OKC was last in passes per game his 1st 2 seasons there, and this year they’re last again

banning the midrange is pretty much impossible when your Big 3 is Russ, Melo, and PG...they LOVE that shot, especially Melo

he already tries to make sure that at least 1 of them is on the court at all times

I don’t see these guys changing their habits in any major way which is why I don’t think they’ll ever really figure it out...I do expect them to play better based on talent alone, and their defense is legit

all 3 of them aren’t that efficient, but they take the majority of the shots...that will be a problem for them all season IMO

Westbrook’s TS% is 49% which is pathetic, Melo is at 54% which is a little below average, and PG is at 56% which is a little above average

 

they'll figure it out in january that they have no chance but to tank.

 

They will figure it out when Westbrook leaves the team.

 

the league will intervene and guarentee them a place in the 2nd round of the playoffs

 

I voted december because they seem to be on the right track lately but my definition of them “figuring it out” means them ending up with the 4th or 5th seed.

I doubt they will become a true west contender like the warriors, rockets, or spurs (with a healthy kawhi)

 

By "figure it out" do you mean figure out that they need to trade away Melo and George and tank the rest of the season?

 

I think we dodged a bullet in Melo.

If the OKC had Ryan Anderson instead of Anthony, they would be an infinitely better team.

 

Last option, but Melo opts out not demands trade.

SIL

 

Blew a 19pt lead tonight and all I see on Twitter is NBA jock riding Westbrook cuz of his triple double smh.

 

When are we going to talk about how Morey dodged another bullet? If that Melo trade goes thru, the Rockets aren't as good right now, and the Thunder are probably a better team.