OC Westbrook's "improved" defense is really just over-aggressively going for steals. Often times, a better defensive positioning or cutting off drive is better suited than going for steals, as shown in today game vs Rockets.

JJ on OKCs defensive aggressiveness while also taking shots at them

Funakistats Steven Adams explaining his offensive rebounding strategy to maximise available angles

Kenny Atkinson James Harden is a good isolation defender I was a little more upset with our back line defense Everybody's putting it on James Sure some of it was him Sometimes micro experiences get exaggerated

James Harden defense vs Detroit Pistons last night 117-113 W in OTDetroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers - Game 5 - Eastern Semifinals - 2026 NBA Playoffs51326 Including the one steal and 3 blocks he had in the game

Nick Wright The way OKC play as a team is beneath the defending champions its not fun to watch and they dont need to do it

James Harden postgame when asked about his aggressivess - Its a team game so if the ball is moving to get shots thats for the betterment of the team