Summary
The Oklahoma City Thunder are doing well in the NBA, aiming for the top spot in the Western Conference. Despite their strong performance, there are concerns that player Lu Dort might be a weak point due to his decreased success in shooting this season.
Key Facts
- The Thunder are aiming to be the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and could repeat as NBA champions.
- If they win, it would be back-to-back championships, last achieved by the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might win a second consecutive MVP award.
- Lu Dort is seen as a potential weak link due to his lower shooting accuracy this season.
- Dort is currently shooting 33% from the three-point range, down from 41.2% last season.
- The team struggles more with Dort on the floor, being 8.8 points worse per 100 possessions.
- Other players like Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace may be considered as alternatives to Dort in the lineup.
- The Thunder needs to keep winning to maintain their standing, especially with competition like the San Antonio Spurs nearby.
