OKC Thunder: Player Grades in Blowout Loss to Warriors

November 3, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots a technical foul shot as Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 3, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots a technical foul shot as Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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B+. Just like we thought, the Warriors had no answer for Steven Adams. Even after scoring 9 points in the first six minutes, the Thunder refused to feed the Big Kiwi. Adams took one more shot THE ENTIRE GAME after that scoring barrage; if the Thunder want to be a great team they have to move the ball and utilize the disadvantages on the court. Adams was one of two Thunder players to record a positive +/-, outscoring the Warriors by seven when he was on the court. He had two blocks and two steals, reinforcing the idea that he is the most versatile defensive center in the league. I just don’t understand why they went away from Adams after he made the Hammerhead Shark (Zaza Pachulia) look like a third-stringer to start the game.. Center. OKC Thunder. STEVEN ADAMS