Oklahoma City Thunder: 3 Takeaways From Game 4

Oklahoma City Thunder: 3 Takeaways From Game 4 Loss

By Max Seng | Apr 24, 2017

Apr 23, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the fourth quarter in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 23, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets guard JamesHarden (13) during the fourth quarter in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

The Oklahoma City Thunder succumbed to the Houston Rockets 113-109 in Game 4 Sunday, falling behind 3-1 in the series.

The Oklahoma City Thunder certainly had their chances, but were unable to convert Sunday against the Houston Rockets.

After leading the majority of the game, the Thunder gave up 40 points in the fourth quarter, led by Nene Hilario‘s 28 points on 12-of-12 shooting, tying an NBA playoff record. Oklahoma City’s attack was more balanced in Game 4, as four starters scored in double figures for the Thunder.

And yet, it still wasn’t enough as Houston hit tough shots down the stretch, captured every loose ball and made the plays the Thunder did not.

Though it was ugly basketball down the stretch by both teams, Houston was able to manufacture enough offense and stave off Oklahoma City to take a 3-1 lead in the series, heading back home with a chance to close out the series.

The Thunder improved some facets that were plaguing them, but there certainly is still room for improvement. Let’s dive in to what Game 4 told us about Oklahoma City.