By the time the Thunder starts the second round, they will have played four games in three weeks.
The Oklahoma City Thunder had plenty of rest at the conclusion of the NBA regular season. They had a week to wait before tipping off the playoffs. Then they quickly swept the New Orleans Pelicans in four games in a series that proved their arrival -- building off an incredible 57-25 regular season.
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault understands there is both pros and cons to having the extended break, but it could help the team's chances of advancing. The Thunder -- fresh off a week of rest -- defeated a tough team in the Pelicans in a smooth four games. It's hard to imagine a week off of games will hurt the team, considering how they played last time off an extended break.
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