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OKC Thunder Better Suited to Face Leonard over Harden in Playoffs

By Gideon Lim

Nov 2, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Montrezl Harrell (35) sets a pick for guard James Harden (13) against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (21) the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Montrezl Harrell (35) sets a pick for guard James Harden (13) against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (21) the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 2, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Montrezl Harrell (35) sets a pick for guard James Harden (13) against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (21) the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

Kawhi Leonard has been amazing this year, but James Harden and the Rockets will be a different beast for the OKC Thunder in the playoffs. 

As the season draws to a close, the OKC Thunder are starting to think more seriously about playoff match-ups. James Harden and Kawhi Leonard are two of the biggest stars in the league right now, but they represent polar opposite camps.

Harden and the Rockets are the swashbuckling overachievers of the NBA, led by their high-powered offense emphasizing threes and freebies.

Leonard and the Spurs are the league’s nonchalant star pupil, almost declining to chase after the number 1 seed while building their team around hard nosed defense and mid-range jump shots.

If it comes down to it, the  San Antonio Spurs should be the more favorable match-up for the OKC Thunder.

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