The Golden State Warriors play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Tipoff is at 8:00 p.m. ET. Watch the live stream or listen to the radio broadcast via the links provided below.
Despite the return of Kevin Durant, the Thunder (18-20) have been inconsistent so far in January. They've lost three of their last five games, including a 112-101 loss Thursday night at Houston.
"We struggled getting back," said coach Scott Brooks, via ESPN. "We struggled covering the 3-point line. They were getting everything they wanted in the first quarter ... we can't give up a 40-point quarter."
In an effort to shore up the roster, Oklahoma City has been uncharacteristically active leading up to the Feb. 19 deadline. They completed a three-team trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks, which netted them guard Dion Waiters. Oklahoma City doesn't appear to be done making moves this season, either.
Reports from ESPN and USA Today on Thursday indicated the Thunder were in serious talks to trade Kendrick Perkins to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for 7-footer Brook Lopez. The Charlotte Hornets were reportedly involved at one point but pulled out, leading to the Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly joining trade talks to keep it a three-team trade.
Ultimately, as of Friday afternoon, talks between Brooklyn and the Thunder reportedly stalled. Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski reported Brooklyn pulled out because they weren't being offered anything they wanted.
Golden State, meanwhile, is 31-5 and appears to be a serious contender to reach the NBA finals.
"I think our team has done a good job of keeping our energy up and keeping our spirits up," said reserve forward David Lee. "And I think it all goes back to having that depth and having that cohesiveness as a team that helps us at these times."
Watch the live stream HERE, or listen to the radio broadcast HERE (GS) and HERE (OKC).
