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Thunder are now 11-3 since KD came back. They are hitting their stride. Durant has actually boosted their D as much as their offense. The length he possesses at the 3 is such a great tool defensively. Between him, Ibaka, Adams and Roberson they make up for a lot of dumb Kanter mistake and also allow Russ to gamble and be a free safety going for crazy steals and grabbing extra boards. Even tho he is tech "out of position"
BTW, the best teams for those last 14 games are obv Spurs, Warriors and Thunder. However the magic are 4th and are now 10-4 over that stretch with a strong +6 or so in point differential.
The Frye line up has really given spacing and Oladipo, Harris and Payton are all playing great D all of a sudden. Hats off to Skiles. Always been a great defensive coach. Pioneered some of the pack the paint techniques so many teams do nowadays, way back with the Suns in early 00s and late 90s. He really makes sure his guys give a lot of effort on D
BTW, the best teams for those last 14 games are obv Spurs, Warriors and Thunder. However the magic are 4th and are now 10-4 over that stretch with a strong +6 or so in point differential.
The Frye line up has really given spacing and Oladipo, Harris and Payton are all playing great D all of a sudden. Hats off to Skiles. Always been a great defensive coach. Pioneered some of the pack the paint techniques so many teams do nowadays, way back with the Suns in early 00s and late 90s. He really makes sure his guys give a lot of effort on D