The 2016-17 Oklahoma City Thunder season was marked by significant changes and remarkable individual performances. The team was adjusting to life without Kevin Durant, who left for the Golden State Warriors in the offseason. This shift placed a large burden on Russell Westbrook, who responded with a historic season.
Westbrook’s performance was the highlight of the Thunder’s season, as he averaged a triple-double with 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game. This achievement made him the second player in NBA history to average a triple-double for an entire season, joining Oscar Robertson. Westbrook’s remarkable play earned him the NBA Most Valuable Player award.
The Thunder finished the regular season with a 47-35 record, securing the sixth seed in the Western Conference. Despite Westbrook’s heroics, the team faced challenges in the playoffs due to the lack of depth and supporting cast. They were eliminated in the first round by the Houston Rockets in a 4-1 series defeat. The Thunder struggled to find consistent offensive help for Westbrook, which was evident in their playoff performance.
Overall, the 2016-17 season was a transitional period for the Thunder, characterized by Westbrook’s individual brilliance. The team aimed to build around their MVP and enhance the roster to return to contention in the future. The season set the stage for future adjustments and acquisitions to support their superstar.
- Regular Season Record: 47-35
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 1-4
Oklahoma City Thunder Roster and Stats for 2016-17 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Russell Westbrook | 81 | 31.6 | 10.7 | 10.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 34.3 | 5 | 37.4 | 11.6 | 10.8 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 26.5 |
| Victor Oladipo | 67 | 15.9 | 4.3 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 36.1 | 5 | 10.8 | 5.6 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 24.0 |
| Enes Freedom | 72 | 14.3 | 6.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 13.1 | 5 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Steven Adams | 80 | 11.3 | 7.7 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 8.0 | 6.8 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| Taj Gibson | 23 | 9.0 | 4.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 100.0 | 5 | 9.8 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Josh Huestis | 2 | 7.0 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Andre Roberson | 79 | 6.6 | 5.1 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 24.5 | 5 | 11.6 | 6.2 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 41.2 |
| Doug McDermott | 22 | 6.6 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 36.2 | 5 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 53.8 |
| Álex Abrines | 68 | 6.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 38.1 | 5 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 29.4 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 81 | 5.9 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 32.1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Anthony Morrow | 40 | 5.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 29.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Joffrey Lauvergne | 50 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 34.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jerami Grant | 78 | 5.4 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 37.7 | 5 | 9.2 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 33.3 |
| Cameron Payne | 20 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 30.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ersan İlyasova | 3 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Norris Cole | 13 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 23.1 | 4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 25.0 |
| Semaj Christon | 64 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 19.0 | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Kyle Singler | 32 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 18.9 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nick Collison | 20 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2017 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Houston Rockets
In the 2017 NBA Playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Houston Rockets in the first round. Despite Russell Westbrook's electrifying performances, including a triple-double in Game 2, the Thunder struggled to contain Houston's offensive firepower. Ultimately, Oklahoma City was eliminated in five games, as the Rockets' depth and James Harden's leadership proved too much to overcome.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2017 | @ Houston Rockets | L 118-87 | |
| Apr 19, 2017 | @ Houston Rockets | L 115-111 | |
| Apr 21, 2017 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 115-113 | |
| Apr 23, 2017 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 113-109 | |
| Apr 25, 2017 | @ Houston Rockets | L 105-99 |
Oklahoma City Thunder 2016-17 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2016-17 season for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2016 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 103-97 | |
| Oct 28, 2016 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 113-110 | |
| Oct 30, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 113-96 | |
| Nov 02, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 85-83 | |
| Nov 03, 2016 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 122-96 | |
| Nov 05, 2016 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 112-92 | |
| Nov 07, 2016 | vs. Miami Heat | W 97-85 | |
| Nov 09, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 112-102 | |
| Nov 11, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 110-108 | |
| Nov 13, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 119-117 | |
| Nov 14, 2016 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 104-88 | |
| Nov 16, 2016 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 105-103 | |
| Nov 18, 2016 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 124-105 | |
| Nov 20, 2016 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 115-111 | |
| Nov 22, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-109 | |
| Nov 23, 2016 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 116-101 | |
| Nov 25, 2016 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 132-129 | |
| Nov 26, 2016 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 106-88 | |
| Nov 28, 2016 | @ New York Knicks | W 112-103 | |
| Nov 30, 2016 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 126-115 | |
| Dec 04, 2016 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 101-92 | |
| Dec 05, 2016 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 102-99 | |
| Dec 09, 2016 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 102-99 | |
| Dec 11, 2016 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 99-96 | |
| Dec 13, 2016 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 114-95 | |
| Dec 14, 2016 | @ Utah Jazz | L 109-89 | |
| Dec 17, 2016 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 114-101 | |
| Dec 19, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 110-108 | |
| Dec 21, 2016 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 121-110 | |
| Dec 23, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | W 117-112 | |
| Dec 25, 2016 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 112-100 | |
| Dec 27, 2016 | @ Miami Heat | W 106-94 | |
| Dec 29, 2016 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 114-80 | |
| Dec 31, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 114-88 | |
| Jan 02, 2017 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 98-94 | |
| Jan 04, 2017 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 123-112 | |
| Jan 05, 2017 | @ Houston Rockets | L 118-116 | |
| Jan 07, 2017 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 121-106 | |
| Jan 09, 2017 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 109-94 | |
| Jan 11, 2017 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 103-95 | |
| Jan 13, 2017 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 96-86 | |
| Jan 15, 2017 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 122-118 | |
| Jan 16, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 120-98 | |
| Jan 18, 2017 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 121-100 | |
| Jan 23, 2017 | @ Utah Jazz | W 97-95 | |
| Jan 25, 2017 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 114-105 | |
| Jan 26, 2017 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 109-98 | |
| Jan 29, 2017 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 107-91 | |
| Jan 31, 2017 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 108-94 | |
| Feb 01, 2017 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 128-100 | |
| Feb 03, 2017 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 114-102 | |
| Feb 05, 2017 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 105-99 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 93-90 | |
| Feb 09, 2017 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-109 | |
| Feb 11, 2017 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 130-114 | |
| Feb 13, 2017 | @ Washington Wizards | L 120-98 | |
| Feb 15, 2017 | vs. New York Knicks | W 116-105 | |
| Feb 24, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 110-93 | |
| Feb 26, 2017 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 118-110 | |
| Feb 28, 2017 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 109-106 | |
| Mar 02, 2017 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 114-109 | |
| Mar 03, 2017 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 118-111 | |
| Mar 05, 2017 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 104-89 | |
| Mar 07, 2017 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 126-121 | |
| Mar 09, 2017 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 102-92 | |
| Mar 11, 2017 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 112-104 | |
| Mar 14, 2017 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 122-104 | |
| Mar 16, 2017 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 123-102 | |
| Mar 18, 2017 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 110-94 | |
| Mar 20, 2017 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 111-95 | |
| Mar 22, 2017 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 122-97 | |
| Mar 26, 2017 | @ Houston Rockets | L 137-125 | |
| Mar 27, 2017 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 92-91 | |
| Mar 29, 2017 | @ Orlando Magic | W 114-106 | |
| Mar 31, 2017 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 100-95 | |
| Apr 02, 2017 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 113-101 | |
| Apr 04, 2017 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 110-79 | |
| Apr 05, 2017 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 103-100 | |
| Apr 07, 2017 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 120-99 | |
| Apr 09, 2017 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 106-105 | |
| Apr 11, 2017 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 100-98 | |
| Apr 12, 2017 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 111-105 |