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OKC Thunder: Examining 5 potential lineups Billy Donovan could utilize

By Filippo Scalco

Head Coach Billy Donovan, Russell Westbrook, OKC Thunder (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Head Coach Billy Donovan, Russell Westbrook, OKC Thunder (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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Lineup 4: Russ + shooters

  • Point Guard: Russell Westbrook
  • Shooting Guard: Alex Abrines
  • Small Forward: Paul George
  • Power Forward: Patrick Patterson
  • Center: Jerami Grant

Projected Offensive Rating: 114.4

Projected Defensive Rating: 110.5

Projected Net Rating: +3.9

Projected 3-Point Percent:: 36.60 percent

Surrounding Russell Westbrook with shooters has always been a Thunder priority, and this year they may finally have a balanced, shooting oriented lineup with four players that could be dangerous from outside the arc.

Russell’s ability to gain the defense’s attention with his drive and kicks could generate high-percentage shots for his teammates, prepared on the perimeter to hit trey after trey.

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