Are Kevin Durant and the Thunder Really a Postseason Threat to the Lakers?

Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder are viewed by some observers as the primary challengers to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference, and there are even a few who are predicting an upset.

Thunder fans are bolstered by the team's strong showing against the Lakers in last season's first-round playoff loss, and the impressive summer Durant and point guard Russell Westbrook had in Turkey during the FIBA World Championships.

Durant was named the most outstanding player in the tournament, as the United States won the gold for the first time in 16 years, and Westbrook was arguably the team's best defensive player.

Expectations are high for the young Thunder, but is it rea...

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