Rubio has found his comfort zone in breaking down defenses. Durant, Ibaka & Sefolosha will have to tag team Kevin Love with Reggie & Sefolosha checking Rubio and keeping him from collapsing the defense.

The more work Durant has to put in on Minnesota, the more difficulty it will be for him to pick up the slack on offense.

This will be a challenging road game; Adams will have to grow as he goes.

The key will be the work underneath the glass in which Perkins is going to have to play and stop his belly-aching about not getting the calls. If he could become an offensive juggernaut and consistent with put backs, the Thunder will roll. Perkins has the skill set to become more than an intimidating factor on defense but a power threat on offense. Notice how hesitant and insecure he (Perkins) is under the offensive glass.