$Top 5 Overreactions To Oklahoma City Thunder\'s First Week$

Top 5 Overreactions To Oklahoma City Thunder's First Week

By Dave Daniels

Top 5 Overreactions To Oklahoma City Thunder's First Week

Oklahoma City Thunder v Dallas Mavericks — The Oklahoma City Thunder just can't catch a break -- no pun intended. First, Kevin Durant discovered a toe fracture before the season in a devastating moment for Thunder fans, and then Russell Westbrook went down with a broken hand. Their depth is certainly being tested, but here are five other overreactions to their first week of ball.

5. They Will Not Have Home Court

Memphis Grizzlies v Oklahoma City Thunder

5. They Will Not Have Home Court

Memphis Grizzlies v Oklahoma City Thunder — You can expect the Thunder to still make a postseason appearance, but it looks like they will miss out on home court advantage in the first round.

4. Kevin Durant Will Miss MVP Repeat

Kevin Durant and John Wall

4. Kevin Durant Will Miss MVP Repeat

Kevin Durant and John Wall — It is possible Kevin Durant could win another MVP award, however, that is not a likely scenario this season. My early favorite is Chris Bosh.

3. Russell Westbrook Will Miss Extended Time

Utah Jazz v Oklahoma City Thunder

3. Russell Westbrook Will Miss Extended Time

Utah Jazz v Oklahoma City Thunder — Russell Westbrook has always played at a high speed, and it would not shock me to see him reinjure his hand later this year.

2. Scott Brooks Needs Playoff Bid

Scott Brooks

2. Scott Brooks Needs Playoff Bid

Scott Brooks — If Thunder head coach Scott Brooks misses out on the playoffs this season, then that should be the end of his time in Oklahoma.

1. The Thunder Are Not Contenders

Kevin Durant NBA Thunder

1. The Thunder Are Not Contenders

Kevin Durant NBA Thunder — The Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs have both played sharp basketball through this first week, and there will not be enough room for Oklahoma in the Western Conference Finals due to those other pesky contenders.

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