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Did the Thunder just lose this series?

June 20, 2012
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The list of teams that have come back to win their series after going down 3-1 in the NBA finals is short. Actually, it's nonexistent. That's probably not what the Thunder want to be thinking about after losing Game 4, especially considering the awkward fashion in which they fumbled the game away. Russell Westbrook had a costly and bizarre foul after an otherwise stellar performance, James Harden was a non-factor, and Kevin Durant started looking an awful lot like a guy who can only score. There's a first time for everything, but history is against the Thunder as they gear up for Game 5.

Westbrook's night?

Russell Westbrook was unstoppable for most of the game, but seemed to think that the shot-clock had reset when he fouled Mario Chalmers with only seconds remaining.

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What do you make of Russell Westbrook's performance in Game 4?

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Harden a factor?

James Harden was supposed to be the Thunder's secret weapon in these playoffs, but last night, he managed a mere eight points in 37 minutes.

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Whom do you blame most for the Thunder's loss in Game 4?

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LeBron's injury?

LeBron James seemed to be hurting after a hard fall late in the fourth quarter, but the Heat may have just been careful with their superstar.

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What is your take on LeBron James sitting out the final 55 seconds of Game 4?

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Fans upset?

Thunder fans will no doubt not be happy if their team loses, especially in this fashion, but we know another fanbase that does not want to see LeBron James win a title.

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Which group of fans will be more upset if the Heat win these Finals?

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