The 2013-14 Oklahoma City Thunder season marked another strong campaign for the team under head coach Scott Brooks. The Thunder finished the regular season with a record of 59-23, securing the second seed in the Western Conference. This success was largely driven by the stellar performance of Kevin Durant, who averaged 32 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game, earning him the NBA Most Valuable Player award.
Alongside Durant, Russell Westbrook, despite battling knee issues, played a crucial role. He appeared in 46 games during the regular season, contributing with an average of 21.8 points and 6.9 assists per game. The Thunder’s supporting cast, including players like Serge Ibaka and Reggie Jackson, also provided significant contributions throughout the season, helping the team to excel both offensively and defensively.
In the playoffs, the Thunder faced the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round, a series that stretched to seven games. Oklahoma City emerged victorious, advancing to face the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Semifinals. The Thunder defeated the Clippers in six games, setting up a Western Conference Finals matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Despite a valiant effort, the Thunder were eliminated by the Spurs in six games, ending their playoff run. The 2013-14 season, highlighted by Durant’s MVP campaign, solidified the Thunder’s status as a powerhouse in the NBA, though it ended in disappointment with another Western Conference Finals exit.
- Regular Season Record: 59-23
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-3, Western Conference Semifinals: 4-2, Western Conference Finals: 2-4
Oklahoma City Thunder Roster and Stats for 2013-14 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Kevin Durant | 81 | 32.0 | 7.4 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 39.1 | 19 | 29.6 | 8.9 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 34.4 |
| Russell Westbrook | 46 | 21.8 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 31.8 | 19 | 26.7 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 28.0 |
| Serge Ibaka | 81 | 15.1 | 8.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 38.3 | 17 | 12.1 | 6.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 38.5 |
| Reggie Jackson | 80 | 13.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 33.9 | 19 | 11.1 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 39.6 |
| Caron Butler | 22 | 9.7 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 44.1 | 18 | 6.3 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 35.6 |
| Jeremy Lamb | 78 | 8.5 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 35.6 | 11 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 14.3 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | 61 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 31.6 | 15 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 26.1 |
| Derek Fisher | 81 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 38.4 | 19 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 29.3 |
| Nick Collison | 81 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 23.5 | 17 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 40.0 |
| Reggie Williams | 3 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Perry Jones | 62 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 36.1 | 11 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 30.0 |
| Kendrick Perkins | 62 | 3.4 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 19 | 3.2 | 5.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Steven Adams | 81 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 18 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Andre Roberson | 40 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 15.4 | 2 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ryan Gomes | 5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Hasheem Thabeet | 23 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mustafa Shakur | 3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Royal Ivey | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2014 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Memphis Grizzlies
In the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced a tough challenge against the Memphis Grizzlies, with the series stretching to a full seven games. Despite facing a 3-2 deficit, the Thunder, led by the dynamic duo of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, rallied back to win the series 4-3. Their resilience was highlighted by Durant’s scoring prowess and Westbrook’s all-around contributions, ultimately helping them advance to the Western Conference Semifinals.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2014 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 100-86 | |
| Apr 21, 2014 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 111-105 | |
| Apr 24, 2014 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 98-95 | |
| Apr 26, 2014 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 92-89 | |
| Apr 29, 2014 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 100-99 | |
| May 01, 2014 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 104-84 | |
| May 03, 2014 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 120-109 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Los Angeles Clippers
In the 2014 NBA Playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Los Angeles Clippers in a thrilling second-round matchup. Led by the dynamic duo of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, the Thunder secured a hard-fought series victory in six games, showcasing their resilience and high-octane offense. Durant's MVP-level performances and Westbrook's explosive play were pivotal in overcoming the Clippers and advancing to the Western Conference Finals.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 05, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 122-105 | |
| May 07, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 112-101 | |
| May 09, 2014 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 118-112 | |
| May 11, 2014 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 101-99 | |
| May 13, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 105-104 | |
| May 15, 2014 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 104-98 |
2014 Conference Championship vs. San Antonio Spurs
In the 2014 NBA Playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder reached the Western Conference Finals, where they faced off against the San Antonio Spurs. Despite the dynamic performances of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, the Thunder were ultimately outmatched by the Spurs' depth and experience, losing the series in six games. The Spurs' strategic adjustments and balanced team effort highlighted the challenges the Thunder faced, despite their star power.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2014 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 122-105 | |
| May 21, 2014 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 112-77 | |
| May 25, 2014 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 106-97 | |
| May 27, 2014 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 105-92 | |
| May 29, 2014 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 117-89 | |
| May 31, 2014 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 112-107 |
Oklahoma City Thunder 2013-14 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2013-14 season for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2013 | @ Utah Jazz | W 101-98 | |
| Nov 01, 2013 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 100-81 | |
| Nov 03, 2013 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 103-96 | |
| Nov 06, 2013 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 107-93 | |
| Nov 08, 2013 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 119-110 | |
| Nov 10, 2013 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 106-105 | |
| Nov 13, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 111-103 | |
| Nov 14, 2013 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 116-115 | |
| Nov 16, 2013 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 92-79 | |
| Nov 18, 2013 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 115-113 | |
| Nov 21, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 105-91 | |
| Nov 24, 2013 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 95-73 | |
| Nov 27, 2013 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 94-88 | |
| Nov 29, 2013 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 113-112 | |
| Dec 01, 2013 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 113-103 | |
| Dec 03, 2013 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 97-95 | |
| Dec 04, 2013 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 111-104 | |
| Dec 06, 2013 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 109-95 | |
| Dec 08, 2013 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 118-94 | |
| Dec 10, 2013 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 101-92 | |
| Dec 11, 2013 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 116-100 | |
| Dec 13, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 122-97 | |
| Dec 15, 2013 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 101-98 | |
| Dec 17, 2013 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 105-93 | |
| Dec 19, 2013 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 107-95 | |
| Dec 21, 2013 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 113-100 | |
| Dec 22, 2013 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 104-98 | |
| Dec 25, 2013 | @ New York Knicks | W 123-94 | |
| Dec 27, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 89-85 | |
| Dec 29, 2013 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 117-86 | |
| Dec 31, 2013 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 98-94 | |
| Jan 02, 2014 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 95-93 | |
| Jan 04, 2014 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 115-111 | |
| Jan 05, 2014 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 119-96 | |
| Jan 07, 2014 | @ Utah Jazz | L 112-101 | |
| Jan 09, 2014 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 101-88 | |
| Jan 11, 2014 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 101-85 | |
| Jan 14, 2014 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 90-87 | |
| Jan 16, 2014 | @ Houston Rockets | W 104-92 | |
| Jan 17, 2014 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 127-121 | |
| Jan 19, 2014 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 108-93 | |
| Jan 21, 2014 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 105-97 | |
| Jan 22, 2014 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 111-105 | |
| Jan 24, 2014 | @ Boston Celtics | W 101-83 | |
| Jan 25, 2014 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 103-91 | |
| Jan 27, 2014 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 111-109 | |
| Jan 29, 2014 | @ Miami Heat | W 112-95 | |
| Jan 31, 2014 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 120-95 | |
| Feb 01, 2014 | @ Washington Wizards | L 96-81 | |
| Feb 03, 2014 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 86-77 | |
| Feb 05, 2014 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 106-97 | |
| Feb 07, 2014 | @ Orlando Magic | L 103-102 | |
| Feb 09, 2014 | vs. New York Knicks | W 112-100 | |
| Feb 11, 2014 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 98-95 | |
| Feb 13, 2014 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-103 | |
| Feb 20, 2014 | vs. Miami Heat | L 103-81 | |
| Feb 23, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 125-117 | |
| Feb 26, 2014 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-104 | |
| Feb 28, 2014 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 113-107 | |
| Mar 02, 2014 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 116-99 | |
| Mar 04, 2014 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 125-92 | |
| Mar 06, 2014 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 128-122 | |
| Mar 09, 2014 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 114-110 | |
| Mar 11, 2014 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 106-98 | |
| Mar 13, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 131-102 | |
| Mar 16, 2014 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 109-86 | |
| Mar 17, 2014 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 97-85 | |
| Mar 20, 2014 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 102-95 | |
| Mar 21, 2014 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 119-118 | |
| Mar 24, 2014 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 117-96 | |
| Mar 25, 2014 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 128-119 | |
| Mar 28, 2014 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 94-81 | |
| Mar 30, 2014 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 116-96 | |
| Apr 03, 2014 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 106-94 | |
| Apr 04, 2014 | @ Houston Rockets | L 111-107 | |
| Apr 06, 2014 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 122-115 | |
| Apr 08, 2014 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 107-92 | |
| Apr 09, 2014 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 107-101 | |
| Apr 11, 2014 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 116-94 | |
| Apr 13, 2014 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 102-97 | |
| Apr 14, 2014 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 101-89 | |
| Apr 16, 2014 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 112-111 |