Huge game tonight. The Thunder come in on a two game losing streak despite leading both games by 12+ points. The division lead is down to 3 with Denver playing us two more times. We really need to get one of those two. If Denver gets both games this week against us, that cuts it to one with them holding the tie breaker.
OKC's toughest game remaining besides Denver - @ Lakers
Denver's toughest game remaining besides OKC - @ Dallas
There is a strong likelihood that the Thunder can in a sense close out the division tonight (barring a meltdown or unexpected losses). They have lost 7 straight games at Denver by an avg of 19+ points per game. Denver has won 6 straight games and their home record is very good.
Tonight is an opportunity for the Thunder to join the NBA elite. The elite teams, given the situation, would go in there and win. They would also be sending a message for the playoffs that they can win in Denver.
Its not the end of the world if the Thunder lose the division and 4 seed. They can still win the series even without the homecourt, but just imagine opening night next season with them dropping down a division championship banner. That would be amazing considering where the team was not too long ago.