OKC Thunder vs Houston Rockets: 3 opponents to watch

Ben McLemore scoring threat:

Ben McLemore was another Rockets’ player who impressed during the seeding games.

McLemore will have to step up to the battle as well with multiple players having to fill the void that Westbrook leaves.

His regular-season average of 10.1 points increased to 12 points in the bubble where he put up tremendous numbers. This included an all-round 20 point game versus the Lakers where he added four rebounds, an assist, steal, and a block.

As well as knocking down five 3-pointers and shooting 100 percent from the free-throw line. McLemore backed this up with another 20 point match against the Sacramento Kings and 16 over the San Antonio Spurs.

He’s a scoring threat who sunk 27 baskets from beyond the arc in the bubble and will be tough to guard. His stats show that he doesn’t need to be on the floor for long to have an influence.

Furthermore, McLemore’s rebound count may also increase without Westbrook soaring to get the boards so the Thunder will have to be locked in.