Thunder vs. Suns NBA playoffs preview: The race for a repeat — or a farfetched upset

What exactly would it mean for the Oklahoma City Thunder to repeat as NBA champions this season?In a league that’s had seven different champions in as many seasons, the Thunder would stake a claim as the closest thing to a dynasty. The definition of dominance. Three consecutive seasons atop the Western Conference, two rings to show for it — all by the end of this core’s third playoff run together.Advertisement