Oklahoma City Thunder: 3 takeaways from crushing Game 4 vs. Blazers

Oklahoma City Thunder: 3 takeaways from crushing Game 4 loss vs. Blazers

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 21: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers and Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder look on during Game Four of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2019 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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2. Thunder need to get more offense in the offseason

Terrance Ferguson and Jerami Grant have stepped up big time for the Thunder this season. They have been able to make spot-up 3s that have helped OKC’s half-court offense.

While this is all well and good, the Thunder still need to find more offense in the offseason. They basically have to rely on Westbrook and George to be great every game to win. Dennis Schroder has provided some offense off the bench, but they need more players that can shoot.

OKC needs 3-point shooters to help the offense in the half-court. Grant and Ferguson are not accurate enough to provide a consistent offensive threat on that front.

The Thunder do not have the cap space to sign anybody big, but they will need to find a way to get some shooters on this team. Perhaps a trade for a veteran like Kyle Korver would be a route for this team to pursue.

The OKC Thunder will need to find more shooting to spread the offense and combine with the talents of Paul George and Russell Westbrook.

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