In what is a surprise to many, the Thunder are in position to potentially take a 3-1 series lead over the Warriors as Game 4 of the Western Conference finals tips off at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
Golden State is hopeful to bounce back from its second deficit of the series, while Oklahoma City is trying to take a 3-1 series lead with it back to California.
The Thunder took Game 1 of this series, 108-102, last Monday, while the Warriors tied up the series 1-1 by dropping their adversaries, 118-91, in Game 2 Wednesday. It seemed like Golden State was ready to takeover the series, but when it shifted to Oklahoma City, the Thunder took Game 3, 133-105.
Kevin Durant had a game-high 33 points in the victory Sunday, while Russell Westbrook put up 30. Westbrook also had a team-best 12 assists, while Durant notched three blocks.
Reigning unanimous MVP Stephen Curry had 24 points to lead the Warriors in their defeat. Klay Thompson added 18 points of his own.
Game 3 was filled with drama as Draymond Green inadvertantly kicked Steven Adams in the groin. He later accused Westbrook of acting.
"There are multiple plays where I did it later in the game when I got fouled and my right leg went up," Green said Monday via ESPN. "I always do it. Russell said I did it on purpose, but he's part of the superstar group that started all this acting in the NBA."
The comments didn't sit well with Westbrook, who fired back at Green.
"I've never been fined for one flop since I've been playing in the NBA," Westbrook said per ESPN. "I don't know about no flopping or nothing. I don't know how to flop. But it seems like he was the one that was flailing, kicking his legs out and stuff yesterday. It wasn't me."
The drama all makes for what should be an interesting Game 3.
Game Live Stream & Details
Matchup: Warriors at Thunder Western Conference Finals Game 4
Time: 9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CDT)
Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Radio: Golden State (KNBR 680); Oklahoma City (WWLS 98.1).
Series: Thunder leads 2-1.
Betting Odds: The latest betting odds for this game can be found here.
Watch Online: This game can be live streamed for free here.
