NBA 2018-19: 5 reasons why the OKC Thunder could be a legitimate threat to the Golden State Warriors

3. Came close once – Hunger for revenge

Can Westbrook and OKC beat Durant and the Warriors in a playoffs matchup?

None NBA fan is forgetting the 3-1 lead OKC blew against the Warriors in the 2015-16 season in a hurry. Russell Westbrook will be looking for revenge against his then teammate, Durant. Although they seem to have put their differences behind them in the last All-Star game, when they lined up on the same side, there might be some fire between the two if both squads face off in the playoffs.