OKC absolutely pwned the Lakers last night.
The Lakers have Kobe, Pau, Bynum...then what? Metta World War? He's there for his defense and he got destroyed (though I don't think it's fair to expect anyone to lock down Durant). Sessions? Hill?
The Thunder have an excellent starting 5 in Westbrook, Sefolosha (locked Kobe down), Durant, Ibaka, and Perkins. Then they have James Harden coming off the bench scoring big and being a playmaker.
Then they have Collison and Mohammad coming off the bench, which is what they need. Toughness. They don't NEED more shooters. They just have to make sure two of their big three are on the floor and they'll have all the scoring they need. Then you have Perkins, Ibaka, Collison and Mohammad being big, tough defenders and rebounders. And Sefolosha playing great perimeter D.
You have to give it to OKC's management. As they mentioned in the game last night: Durant is 23, Westbrook is 23, Harden is 22, Ibaka is 22. What a talented young core.
People thought the Heat would be a dynasty but the Thunder? If they stay together, as good as they already are THIS young, this team could win a few titles.