Predicting the Thunder’s February Record
By Evan Riggs
Feb 4, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Schedule: vs. Orlando Magic (Feb. 2, W 104-97); at New Orleans Pelicans (Feb. 4, W 102-91); vs. New Orleans Pelicans (Feb.6, L 116-113).
In their win at New Orleans on Wednesday, Thunder head coach Scott Brooks may have finally figured out how to slow down Anthony Davis. Instead of trying to match his quickness and athletic ability with Serge Ibaka, Brooks chose to try and overpower him with Steven Adams and Kendrick Perkins – And it worked.
Davis finished with 23 points and eight rebounds, but did so on just 9-of-21 shooting.
Friday was a different story. Russell Westbrook had a career night with 48 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds, but it was not enough. Davis had 41 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and this incredible game-winning three.
Result: 2-1
Next: Week two