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Roster

NO. PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DATE OF BIRTH COLLEGE
0 Russell Westbrook PG 6-4 200 November 12, 1988 UCLA
2 Anthony Morrow SG 6-5 210 September 27, 1985 Georgia Tech
3 Domantas Sabonis PF 6-10 240 May 3, 1996 Gonzaga
4 Nick Collison PF 6-10 255 October 26, 1980 Kansas
5 Victor Oladipo SG 6-3 213 May 4, 1992 Indiana
6 Semaj Christon PG 6-3 190 November 1, 1992 Xavier
7 Ersan İlyasova PF 6-9 235 May 15, 1987  
8 Álex Abrines SG 6-6 200 August 1, 1993  
9 Jerami Grant PF 6-7 213 March 12, 1994 Syracuse
11 Enes Freedom C 6-10 250 May 20, 1992 Kentucky
12 Steven Adams C 6-11 265 July 20, 1993 Pitt
15 Kyle Singler SF 6-8 228 May 4, 1988 Duke
21 Andre Roberson SF 6-7 210 December 4, 1991 Colorado
22 Taj Gibson PF 6-9 232 June 24, 1985 USC
22 Cameron Payne PG 6-2 183 August 8, 1994 Murray State
25 Doug McDermott SF 6-7 225 January 3, 1992 Creighton
30 Norris Cole PG 6-2 175 October 13, 1988 Cleveland State University
34 Josh Huestis PF 6-7 230 December 19, 1991 Stanford
77 Joffrey Lauvergne PF 6-11 260 September 30, 1991  

Regular Season Per Game

Player Pos Age GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Russell Westbrook PG 28 81 81 34.6 31.6 10.7 10.4 1.6 0.4 5.4 24.0 10.2 .425 7.2 2.5 .343 10.4 8.8 .845
Victor Oladipo SG 24 67 67 33.2 15.9 4.3 2.6 1.2 0.3 1.8 13.9 6.1 .442 5.3 1.9 .361 2.3 1.7 .753
Steven Adams C 23 80 80 29.9 11.3 7.7 1.1 1.1 1.0 1.8 8.2 4.7 .571 0.0 0.0 .000 3.2 2.0 .611
Enes Freedom C 24 72 0 21.3 14.3 6.7 0.9 0.4 0.5 1.7 10.2 5.6 .545 0.5 0.1 .132 4.0 3.1 .786
Domantas Sabonis PF 20 81 66 20.1 5.9 3.6 1.0 0.5 0.4 1.0 5.9 2.4 .399 2.0 0.6 .321 0.8 0.5 .657
Andre Roberson SF 25 79 79 30.1 6.6 5.1 1.0 1.2 1.0 0.6 5.9 2.7 .464 2.3 0.6 .245 1.4 0.6 .423
Álex Abrines SG 23 68 6 15.5 6.0 1.3 0.6 0.5 0.1 0.5 5.0 2.0 .393 3.6 1.4 .381 0.7 0.6 .898
Taj Gibson PF 31 23 16 21.2 9.0 4.5 0.6 0.6 0.7 1.2 7.8 3.9 .497 0.0 0.0 1.000 1.7 1.2 .718
Joffrey Lauvergne PF 25 50 0 14.8 5.7 3.7 1.0 0.4 0.1 0.8 4.9 2.2 .455 1.6 0.5 .346 1.2 0.7 .638
Jerami Grant PF 22 78 4 19.1 5.4 2.6 0.6 0.4 1.0 0.5 4.0 1.9 .469 1.5 0.6 .377 1.8 1.1 .619
Anthony Morrow SG 31 40 7 15.7 5.8 0.7 0.5 0.6 0.1 0.2 5.6 2.2 .386 3.0 0.9 .294 0.7 0.6 .885
Semaj Christon PG 24 64 1 15.2 2.9 1.4 2.0 0.4 0.1 0.7 3.5 1.2 .345 1.0 0.2 .190 0.5 0.3 .548
Doug McDermott SF 25 22 1 19.5 6.6 2.2 0.6 0.1 0.0 0.3 5.6 2.5 .452 2.6 1.0 .362 0.8 0.5 .706
Cameron Payne PG 22 20 0 16.0 5.3 1.6 2.0 0.5 0.2 0.8 6.5 2.2 .331 2.6 0.8 .308 0.2 0.2 1.000
Norris Cole PG 28 13 0 9.6 3.3 0.8 1.1 0.6 0.0 0.5 4.0 1.2 .308 1.0 0.2 .231 0.8 0.6 .800
Kyle Singler SF 28 32 2 12.0 2.8 1.5 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.3 2.6 1.1 .410 1.2 0.2 .189 0.5 0.4 .765
Ersan İlyasova PF 29 3 0 20.7 5.0 5.3 0.3 1.0 0.3 1.3 5.3 2.0 .375 4.0 1.0 .250 0.0 0.0  
Josh Huestis PF 25 2 0 15.5 7.0 4.5 1.5 0.0 1.5 0.0 5.5 3.0 .545 2.0 1.0 .500 0.5 0.0 .000
Nick Collison PF 36 20 0 6.4 1.7 1.6 0.6 0.1 0.1 0.2 1.2 0.7 .609 0.1 0.0 .000 0.4 0.3 .625
Team Totals     82 82 241.5 106.6 46.6 21.0 7.9 5.0 15.0 87.4 39.5 .452 25.8 8.4 .327 25.8 19.2 .745

Playoff Per Game

Player Pos Age GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Russell Westbrook PG 28 5 5 38.8 37.4 11.6 10.8 2.4 0.4 6.0 30.4 11.8 .388 9.8 2.6 .265 14.0 11.2 .800
Andre Roberson SF 25 5 5 37.0 11.6 6.2 1.8 2.4 3.4 1.4 9.2 4.8 .522 3.4 1.4 .412 4.2 0.6 .143
Victor Oladipo SG 24 5 5 36.2 10.8 5.6 2.0 1.4 0.6 1.2 12.2 4.2 .344 5.0 1.2 .240 1.2 1.2 1.000
Taj Gibson PF 31 5 5 23.6 9.8 3.6 0.6 0.2 0.0 1.6 7.0 4.2 .600 0.0 0.0   1.6 1.4 .875
Jerami Grant PF 22 5 0 22.2 9.2 3.8 0.8 0.2 0.4 0.6 6.2 3.8 .613 1.2 0.4 .333 1.4 1.2 .857
Steven Adams C 23 5 5 31.4 8.0 6.8 1.4 1.2 1.8 0.8 5.6 3.6 .643 0.0 0.0   2.2 0.8 .364
Doug McDermott SF 25 5 0 13.2 5.0 1.0 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 3.6 1.8 .500 2.6 1.4 .538 0.0 0.0  
Álex Abrines SG 23 5 0 16.0 4.8 1.8 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.6 1.6 .348 3.4 1.0 .294 0.8 0.6 .750
Enes Freedom C 24 5 0 9.0 4.8 1.8 0.2 0.0 0.8 0.4 5.2 2.0 .385 0.0 0.0   0.8 0.8 1.000
Norris Cole PG 28 4 0 6.3 1.3 0.3 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.5 2.0 0.5 .250 1.0 0.3 .250 0.0 0.0  
Semaj Christon PG 24 2 0 10.5 2.5 1.5 2.5 0.5 0.0 0.0 2.5 1.0 .400 1.5 0.5 .333 0.0 0.0  
Domantas Sabonis PF 20 2 0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 0.5 0.5 0.0 1.5 0.0 .000 0.5 0.0 .000 2.0 2.0 1.000
Kyle Singler SF 28 1 0 10.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Team Totals     5 5 240.0 104.2 43.6 19.8 8.4 8.0 12.8 87.4 38.6 .442 27.0 8.4 .311 27.0 18.6 .689

Regular Season Per 36 Minutes

Player Pos Age GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Russell Westbrook PG 28 81 81 34.6 32.9 11.1 10.8 1.7 0.4 5.6 24.9 10.6 .425 7.5 2.6 .343 10.8 9.1 .845
Enes Freedom C 24 72 0 21.3 24.3 11.3 1.6 0.8 0.9 2.9 17.3 9.4 .545 0.9 0.1 .132 6.7 5.3 .786
Álex Abrines SG 23 68 6 15.5 13.9 2.9 1.4 1.3 0.3 1.1 11.6 4.6 .393 8.4 3.2 .381 1.7 1.5 .898
Taj Gibson PF 31 23 16 21.2 15.3 7.6 1.0 1.0 1.1 2.1 13.2 6.6 .497 0.1 0.1 1.000 4.8 2.8 .718
Anthony Morrow SG 31 40 7 15.7 13.2 1.7 1.1 1.3 0.1 0.3 12.8 4.9 .386 6.8 2.0 .294 1.5 1.3 .885
Joffrey Lauvergne PF 25 50 0 14.8 13.9 8.9 2.5 0.9 0.3 1.9 11.9 5.4 .455 3.8 1.3 .346 2.8 1.8 .638
Victor Oladipo SG 24 67 67 33.2 17.3 4.7 2.9 1.3 0.3 1.9 15.1 6.7 .442 5.7 2.1 .361 2.5 1.9 .753
Domantas Sabonis PF 20 81 66 20.1 10.6 6.4 1.8 0.9 0.7 1.8 10.6 4.2 .399 3.5 1.1 .321 1.5 1.0 .657
Jerami Grant PF 22 78 4 19.1 10.2 4.8 1.1 0.8 1.8 1.0 7.5 3.5 .469 2.8 1.0 .377 3.4 2.1 .619
Steven Adams C 23 80 80 29.9 13.6 9.2 1.3 1.3 1.2 2.2 9.9 5.6 .571 0.0 0.0 .000 3.9 2.4 .611
Cameron Payne PG 22 20 0 16.0 11.9 3.5 4.5 1.1 0.5 1.8 14.6 4.8 .331 5.9 1.8 .308 0.5 0.5 1.000
Doug McDermott SF 25 22 1 19.5 12.1 4.1 1.1 0.2 0.1 0.5 10.4 4.7 .452 4.9 1.8 .362 1.4 1.0 .706
Kyle Singler SF 28 32 2 12.0 8.2 4.5 0.8 0.7 0.5 1.0 7.8 3.2 .410 3.5 0.7 .189 1.6 1.2 .765
Semaj Christon PG 24 64 1 15.2 6.8 3.2 4.8 1.0 0.3 1.6 8.3 2.8 .345 2.3 0.4 .190 1.1 0.6 .548
Nick Collison PF 36 20 0 6.4 9.3 8.7 3.4 0.6 0.6 1.1 6.5 3.9 .609 0.3 0.0 .000 2.3 1.4 .625
Norris Cole PG 28 13 0 9.6 12.4 3.2 4.0 2.3 0.0 2.0 15.0 4.6 .308 3.7 0.9 .231 2.9 2.3 .800
Ersan İlyasova PF 29 3 0 20.7 8.7 9.3 0.6 1.7 0.6 2.3 9.3 3.5 .375 7.0 1.7 .250 0.0 0.0  
Josh Huestis PF 25 2 0 15.5 16.3 10.5 3.5 0.0 3.5 0.0 12.8 7.0 .545 4.6 2.3 .500 1.2 0.0 .000

Playoff Per 36 Minutes

Player Pos Age GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Russell Westbrook PG 28 5 5 38.8 34.7 10.8 10.0 2.2 0.4 5.6 28.2 10.9 .388 9.1 2.4 .265 13.0 10.4 .800
Enes Freedom C 24 5 0 9.0 19.2 7.2 0.8 0.0 3.2 1.6 20.8 8.0 .385 0.0 0.0 .000 3.2 3.2 1.000
Jerami Grant PF 22 5 0 22.2 14.9 6.2 1.3 0.3 0.6 1.0 10.1 6.2 .613 1.9 0.6 .333 2.3 1.9 .857
Taj Gibson PF 31 5 5 23.6 14.9 5.5 0.9 0.3 0.0 2.4 10.7 6.4 .600 0.0 0.0 .000 2.4 2.1 .875
Doug McDermott SF 25 5 0 19.5 13.6 2.7 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 9.8 4.9 .500 7.1 3.8 .538 0.0 0.0  
Álex Abrines SG 23 5 0 16.0 10.8 4.1 1.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.4 3.6 .348 7.7 2.3 .294 1.8 1.4 .750
Andre Roberson SF 25 5 5 37.0 11.3 6.0 1.8 2.3 3.3 1.4 9.0 4.7 .522 3.3 1.4 .412 4.1 0.6 .143
Victor Oladipo SG 24 5 5 36.2 10.7 5.6 2.0 1.4 0.6 1.2 12.1 4.2 .344 5.0 1.2 .240 1.2 1.2 1.000
Steven Adams C 23 5 5 31.4 9.2 7.8 1.6 1.4 2.1 0.9 6.4 4.1 .643 0.0 0.0 .000 2.5 0.9 .364
Semaj Christon PG 24 2 0 10.5 8.6 5.1 8.6 1.7 0.0 0.0 8.6 3.4 .400 5.1 1.7 .333 0.0 0.0  
Norris Cole PG 28 4 0 6.3 7.2 1.4 1.4 0.0 1.4 2.9 11.5 2.9 .250 5.8 1.4 .250 0.0 0.0  
Kyle Singler SF 28 1 0 10.0 0.0 3.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.6 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0  
Domantas Sabonis PF 20 2 0 3.0 24.0 12.0 0.0 6.0 6.0 0.0 18.0 0.0 .000 6.0 0.0 .000 24.0 24.0 1.000

Regular Season Totals

Player Pos Age GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Russell Westbrook PG 28 81 81 2802 2558 864 840 132 31 438 1941 824 .425 583 200 .343 840 710 .845
Enes Freedom C 24 72 0 1533 1033 482 67 32 38 123 737 402 .545 38 5 .132 285 224 .786
Victor Oladipo SG 24 67 67 2222 1067 291 176 78 21 119 932 412 .442 352 127 .361 154 116 .753
Jerami Grant PF 22 78 4 1490 421 199 46 33 75 41 311 146 .469 114 43 .377 139 86 .619
Steven Adams C 23 80 80 2389 905 613 86 89 78 146 655 374 .571 1 0 .000 257 157 .611
Álex Abrines SG 23 68 6 1055 406 86 40 37 8 33 341 134 .393 247 94 .381 49 44 .898
Andre Roberson SF 25 79 79 2376 522 403 79 94 79 51 463 215 .464 184 45 .245 111 47 .423
Doug McDermott SF 25 22 1 430 145 49 13 2 1 6 124 56 .452 58 21 .362 17 12 .706
Domantas Sabonis PF 20 81 66 1632 479 288 82 39 32 83 481 192 .399 159 51 .321 67 44 .657
Joffrey Lauvergne PF 25 50 0 739 286 183 51 18 6 40 244 111 .455 78 27 .346 58 37 .638
Anthony Morrow SG 31 40 7 627 230 29 19 22 2 6 223 86 .386 119 35 .294 26 23 .885
Taj Gibson PF 31 23 16 487 207 103 13 14 15 28 179 89 .497 1 1 1.000 39 28 .718
Kyle Singler SF 28 32 2 385 88 48 9 7 5 11 83 34 .410 37 7 .189 17 13 .765
Cameron Payne PG 22 20 0 320 106 31 40 10 4 16 130 43 .331 52 16 .308 4 4 1.000
Nick Collison PF 36 20 0 128 33 31 12 2 2 4 23 14 .609 1 0 .000 8 5 .625
Norris Cole PG 28 13 0 125 43 11 14 8 0 7 52 16 .308 13 3 .231 10 8 .800
Ersan İlyasova PF 29 3 0 62 15 16 1 3 1 4 16 6 .375 12 3 .250 0 0  
Josh Huestis PF 25 2 0 31 14 9 3 0 3 0 11 6 .545 4 2 .500 1 0 1.000
Team Totals     82 82 19806 8741 3823 1721 648 408 1199 7169 3237 .452 2116 692 .327 2113 1575 .745

Playoff Totals

Player Pos Age GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Russell Westbrook PG 28 5 5 194 187 58 54 12 2 30 152 59 .388 49 13 .265 70 56 .800
Taj Gibson PF 31 5 5 118 49 18 3 1 0 8 35 21 .600 0 0   8 7 .875
Jerami Grant PF 22 5 0 111 46 19 4 1 2 3 31 19 .613 6 2 .333 7 6 .857
Andre Roberson SF 25 5 5 185 58 31 9 12 17 7 46 24 .522 17 7 .412 21 3 .143
Victor Oladipo SG 24 5 5 181 54 28 10 7 3 6 61 21 .344 25 6 .240 6 6 1.000
Steven Adams C 23 5 5 157 40 34 7 6 9 4 28 18 .643 0 0   11 4 .364
Doug McDermott SF 25 5 0 66 25 5 1 1 1 1 18 9 .500 13 7 .538 0 0  
Álex Abrines SG 23 5 0 80 24 9 4 0 0 0 23 8 .348 17 5 .294 4 3 .750
Enes Freedom C 24 5 0 45 24 9 1 0 4 2 26 10 .385 0 0   4 4 1.000
Norris Cole PG 28 4 0 25 7 1 1 0 1 2 8 2 .250 4 1 .250 0 0  
Semaj Christon PG 24 2 0 21 5 3 5 1 0 1 5 2 .400 3 1 .333 0 0  
Kyle Singler SF 28 1 0 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 0 0   0 0  
Domantas Sabonis PF 20 2 0 6 4 2 0 1 1 0 3 0 .000 1 0 .000 4 4 1.000
Team Totals     5 5 1199 521 218 99 42 40 63 437 193 .442 135 42 .311 135 93 .689

Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Russell Westbrook Starter/Star [1.1] 34.6 High [1.2] 31.6 10.7 10.4 2.0 144.41 Westbrook authored one of the most explosive individual seasons in modern NBA history, dragging the Thunder offense forward possession by possession. He averaged a 31.6-point triple-double, attacking off high ball screens with ferocity and turning defensive rebounds into instant fast breaks. His usage bordered on historic; every late-clock scenario and crunch-time possession bent toward his will. Beyond the counting stats, his rebounding as a point guard fundamentally reshaped Oklahoma City’s transition game, while his pull-up shooting and relentless rim pressure made him both volume scorer and primary playmaker in the same breath. NBA MVP (2017), All-Star (2017), All-NBA First Team (2017)
Victor Oladipo Starter/Star [1.1] 33.2 Medium [1.1] 15.9 4.3 2.6 1.5 58.66 Oladipo operated as the secondary scorer and perimeter release valve, thriving in catch-and-shoot situations created by Westbrook’s drives. He shot 36.1% from three and provided downhill bursts in transition, often filling lanes for easy finishes. Defensively, his lateral quickness allowed him to chase opposing guards over screens, giving the Thunder a two-way presence on the wing. Though not yet the primary option he would become later in his career, this season showcased his athletic scoring toolkit and developing confidence.  
Steven Adams Starter/Star [1.1] 29.9 Medium [1.1] 11.3 7.7 1.1 2.1 53.72 Adams was the structural backbone of the Thunder frontcourt, blending brute strength with soft hands around the rim. His 3.5 offensive rebounds per game created second chances that fueled Westbrook’s assist totals, and his screen setting was as punishing as it was precise. Defensively, he anchored the paint with verticality rather than flash, contesting shots and absorbing contact. His efficiency — 57.1% from the field — reflected a center who understood his lane and dominated it quietly.  
Enes Freedom Key Contributor [1.05] 21.3 Medium [1.1] 14.3 6.7 0.9 0.9 52.16 Freedom delivered instant offense off the bench, feasting on second units with polished post moves and soft touch inside. His 14.3 points in just over 21 minutes per game underscored how heavily the Thunder leaned on his scoring punch when Westbrook rested. He carved out space on the block, scored through contact, and vacuumed up 2.7 offensive boards nightly. While defensive limitations capped his minutes, his interior scoring kept Oklahoma City afloat during key bench stretches. 6th Man of the Year voting – 8th place (2017)
Andre Roberson Starter/Star [1.1] 30.1 Low [1.0] 6.6 5.1 1.0 2.2 32.21 Roberson’s value lived almost entirely on the defensive end, where he guarded the opponent’s top perimeter threat every night. His anticipation produced 1.2 steals and 1.0 block per game — rare versatility for a wing stopper. Offensively, he cut decisively and finished efficiently inside the arc, but spacing limitations narrowed his role. Even so, his defensive impact shaped the Thunder’s identity, allowing Westbrook to conserve energy for offense. All-Defensive Second Team (2017), 5th in Defensive Player of the Year voting (2017)
Taj Gibson Key Contributor [1.05] 21.2 Low [1.0] 9.0 4.5 0.6 1.3 32.34 Acquired midseason, Gibson brought veteran toughness and positional reliability. He thrived in short-roll situations and midrange pick-and-pop actions, shooting just under 50% from the field. Defensively, his physicality stabilized bench and small-ball lineups. Gibson’s presence was less about volume and more about trust — setting firm screens, rotating on time, and delivering steady production in limited minutes.  
Domantas Sabonis Key Contributor [1.05] 20.1 Low [1.0] 5.9 3.6 1.0 0.9 23.94 As a 20-year-old rookie thrust into a starting role for much of the season, Sabonis navigated a steep learning curve. He spaced the floor from the corners and flashed passing instincts in tight windows, though consistency wavered. His willingness to compete on the glass and move without the ball hinted at a high-IQ big still adjusting to NBA speed and strength. Rising Stars Challenge (2017)
Jerami Grant Key Contributor [1.05] 19.1 Low [1.0] 5.4 2.6 0.6 1.4 21.00 Grant supplied athleticism and defensive elasticity, often guarding multiple frontcourt spots and protecting the rim from the weak side. His expanding three-point range (37.7%) began to stretch defenses, complementing his transition finishes. He was the Thunder’s energy forward — long strides, quick leaps, and a readiness to defend in space.  
Doug McDermott Bench [1.0] 19.5 Low [1.0] 6.6 2.2 0.6 0.1 19.00 McDermott’s role was clear: provide shooting gravity. He moved tirelessly without the ball, curling around screens and spotting up along the arc. His efficiency from deep forced defenders to stay attached, subtly widening driving lanes for Oklahoma City’s stars.  
Álex Abrines Key Contributor [1.05] 15.5 Low [1.0] 6.0 1.3 0.6 0.6 17.64 Abrines functioned as a pure spacer, knocking down 38.1% of his threes and often stationed in the corners to punish overhelp. While his touches were limited, his shooting reputation mattered; defenders hugged him, and that gravity carried quiet strategic value. Rising Stars Challenge (2017)
Joffrey Lauvergne Bench [1.0] 14.8 Low [1.0] 5.7 3.7 1.0 0.5 21.80 Lauvergne provided frontcourt depth with a balanced offensive game, mixing short jumpers with hustle rebounds. His willingness to pass from the elbows added subtle flow to second-unit possessions.  
Cameron Payne Bench [1.0] 16.0 Low [1.0] 5.3 1.6 2.0 0.7 19.20 Payne’s season was interrupted by injury, but when available he handled backup point guard duties with creativity off the dribble. His shot selection wavered, yet his ability to penetrate and collapse defenses offered occasional sparks.  
Anthony Morrow Bench [1.0] 15.7 Low [1.0] 5.8 0.7 0.5 0.7 15.40 Morrow remained a specialist, spacing the floor and capitalizing on kick-out passes. Though his three-point percentage dipped, his quick release demanded attention from defenders.  
Semaj Christon Bench [1.0] 15.2 Low [1.0] 2.9 1.4 2.0 0.5 13.60 Christon offered steady ball-handling in limited minutes, focusing on distribution and tempo management rather than scoring. His contributions were functional, helping bridge rotations.  
Norris Cole Bench [1.0] 9.6 Low [1.0] 3.3 0.8 1.1 0.6 11.60 Signed late in the season, Cole added backcourt depth and defensive pressure in short stints. His role was situational and insurance-based.  
Ersan İlyasova Bench [1.0] 20.7 Low [1.0] 5.0 5.3 0.3 1.3 23.80 In a brief stint, İlyasova showcased his trademark floor-spacing and rebounding instincts. He drew charges, stretched the defense beyond the arc, and provided positional savvy despite limited appearances.  
Josh Huestis Bench [1.0] 15.5 Low [1.0] 7.0 4.5 1.5 1.5 29.00 Huestis appeared sparingly but flashed two-way potential in his limited run, finishing efficiently and protecting the rim with length. His sample size was small, yet the activity level stood out.  
Kyle Singler Bench [1.0] 12.0 Low [1.0] 2.8 1.5 0.3 0.4 10.00 Singler filled minutes as a depth wing, spacing the floor modestly and maintaining defensive positioning without commanding touches.  
Nick Collison Bench [1.0] 6.4 Low [1.0] 1.7 1.6 0.6 0.2 8.20 In his 14th season, Collison served as a locker-room stabilizer and situational frontcourt option. His impact extended beyond the box score, rooted in communication and veteran savvy.  
Team Totals — 241.5 — 106.6 46.6 21.0 12.9 592.84 Oklahoma City averaged 106.6 points and 46.6 rebounds per game, powered by Westbrook’s historic triple-double campaign and reinforced by a defense anchored on the wings and interior. The roster construction revolved around one of the highest-usage seasons ever recorded, with complementary shooting, rebounding depth, and defensive specialists shaping the Thunder’s 2016-17 identity.  

Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Russell Westbrook Starter/Star [1.1] 38.8 High [1.2] 37.4 11.6 10.8 2.8 164.47 Westbrook’s 2017 first-round performance was a study in controlled chaos. He averaged a staggering 37.4 points on 30.4 shot attempts per game, pairing it with a 37-point triple-double average that underscored how completely the offense ran through him. Every possession bent to his will — high ball screens, pull-up threes in transition, relentless rim attacks through contact. His 11.6 rebounds ignited fast breaks before the defense could set, while his 10.8 assists often came off drive-and-kick reads under heavy pressure. Efficiency fluctuated, but the competitive force and workload were historic; this was heliocentric basketball in its rawest form.  
Andre Roberson Starter/Star [1.1] 37.0 Medium [1.1] 11.6 6.2 1.8 5.8 61.71 Roberson turned the series into a defensive showcase, stuffing the stat sheet with 2.4 steals and 3.4 blocks per game — extraordinary production for a wing. He anticipated passing lanes, rotated as a weak-side rim protector, and disrupted shooters with length and timing. Offensively, he capitalized on open looks, even hitting 41.2% from three, a notable swing in a tightly contested matchup. His two-way imprint went beyond the box score; he was the connective tissue in every defensive adjustment.  
Victor Oladipo Starter/Star [1.1] 36.2 Medium [1.1] 10.8 5.6 2.0 2.0 49.61 Oladipo’s role as secondary scorer proved challenging against a locked-in defense. He averaged 10.8 points while navigating physical perimeter coverage, often asked to create late in the clock when Westbrook drew traps. Though the efficiency dipped, his 5.6 rebounds and active hands on defense reflected effort plays that kept him involved. The series highlighted the growing pains of a young guard still finding consistency under playoff intensity.  
Steven Adams Starter/Star [1.1] 31.4 Medium [1.1] 8.0 6.8 1.4 3.0 46.08 Adams battled in the paint with trademark toughness, shooting 64.3% from the field while absorbing contact inside. His 3.4 offensive rebounds per game created vital second chances, and defensively he added 1.8 blocks nightly, anchoring the interior against drives. Though touches were limited, his screens and rim runs shaped Oklahoma City’s half-court rhythm.  
Taj Gibson Starter/Star [1.1] 23.6 Low [1.0] 9.8 3.6 0.6 0.2 31.68 Gibson delivered efficient frontcourt scoring, converting 60% of his shots in a compact role. He thrived on short rolls and baseline finishes, bringing veteran poise to a high-pressure series. While his defensive stats were modest, his physical presence and ability to guard multiple spots steadied the starting unit.  
Jerami Grant Key Contributor [1.05] 22.2 Low [1.0] 9.2 3.8 0.8 0.6 30.24 Grant injected athletic pop off the bench, finishing plays above the rim and stretching the floor selectively. His 61.3% shooting reflected disciplined shot selection — cuts, transition lanes, and opportunistic threes. Defensively, he toggled between forward spots, using length to contest without fouling.  
Doug McDermott Bench [1.0] 13.2 Low [1.0] 5.0 1.0 0.2 0.4 13.20 McDermott’s impact came in bursts. He shot 53.8% from three in the series, providing instant spacing off the bench. His off-ball movement forced defenders to stay attached, subtly widening driving gaps for Oklahoma City’s primary creators.  
Enes Freedom Bench [1.0] 9.0 Medium [1.1] 4.8 1.8 0.2 0.8 16.72 Freedom’s minutes shrank in this matchup, largely due to defensive considerations. Offensively, he remained a capable low-post scorer, but the series’ pace and spacing demands limited his floor time. His scoring touch was evident, yet situational.  
Álex Abrines Bench [1.0] 16.0 Low [1.0] 4.8 1.8 0.8 0.0 14.80 Abrines spaced the floor in measured doses, launching 3.4 threes per game. While efficiency wavered, his willingness to fire kept defensive rotations honest and maintained structure in bench-heavy lineups.  
Semaj Christon Bench [1.0] 10.5 Low [1.0] 2.5 1.5 2.5 0.5 14.00 Christon provided steady ball-handling in limited minutes, organizing the offense and avoiding mistakes. His 2.5 assists per game in short stints reflected a focus on distribution over scoring.  
Domantas Sabonis Bench [1.0] 3.0 Low [1.0] 2.0 1.0 0.0 1.0 8.00 Sabonis saw sparse action in this series, used primarily in situational lineups. His limited minutes offered developmental exposure rather than sustained impact.  
Norris Cole Bench [1.0] 6.3 Low [1.0] 1.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 4.40 Cole’s role was brief and situational, serving as emergency backcourt depth during the series.  
Kyle Singler Bench [1.0] 10.0 Low [1.0] 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 2.00 Singler logged limited minutes, focusing on spacing and defensive positioning without registering scoring production.  
Team Totals — 240.0 — 104.2 43.6 19.8 16.4 456.91 Oklahoma City averaged 104.2 points in the five-game series, fueled by Westbrook’s historic workload and reinforced by disruptive wing defense. The Thunder rebounded aggressively and blocked eight shots per game, yet the offense remained heavily concentrated in one primary engine, shaping the rhythm and outcome of the matchup.