Top 15 OKC Thunder ‘must watch’ games of 2018-2019 schedule

October 16: OKC at Golden State Warriors

The most exciting games of the season for the Oklahoma City Thunder will no doubt be against the Golden State Warriors. The two teams have one of the best rivalries in the league and put on a great show every time they meet.

More from Thunderous Intentions

• Stealing one player from every Southwest Division team for the OKC Thunder
• Should the OKC Thunder chase after a disgruntled hometown hero?
• 3 OKC Thunder players who can step up in Aleksej Pokusevski’s absence
• Aleksej Pokusevski sidelined approximately 6 weeks with ankle injury
• Damian Lillard does not fit with the OKC Thunder

In regards to the rivalry, many OKC fans are still frustrated with the departure of Kevin Durant in the summer of 2016, right after OKC lost to the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. Since then, tensions have been high between the squads and have resulted in many clashes on the court and in social media. While things may have cooled down for the time being, OKC still yearns to overcome the Warriors.

In terms of skill, the Golden State Warriors are a super team with excellent accuracy both inside and outside the three-point line. The Warriors also added DeMarcus Cousins to their roster, furthering the point that they are a super-team that is almost impossible to stop.

The Golden State Warriors will not only provide great games to watch, but also provide a litmus test for Oklahoma City’s overall skill with the updated roster. Fittingly, the teams are featured via the NBA opening night, reinforcing the fact this game is one that should not be missed.

There you have it, the top 15 games to look forward to as a Thunder fan. While this season could be the most difficult for the Thunder in the past few years due to rising tensions and talent in the west, it is sure to be just as entertaining as it is stressful.