The 2017-18 Oklahoma City Thunder season was a high-profile campaign defined by the formation of the "Big Three" following the blockbuster acquisitions of All-Stars Paul George and Carmelo Anthony to join reigning MVP Russell Westbrook. The team finished with a solid 48-34 record, securing the fourth seed in the Western Conference and highlighting their competitive elite status by clinching a playoff berth for the eighth time in nine seasons. Westbrook made history yet again by averaging a triple-double for the second consecutive season, leading the squad to several signature victories before a hard-fought first-round series against the Utah Jazz. The 2014 NBA MVP and a four-time scoring champion, Kevin Durant was the cornerstone of the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise for nine seasons, leading the team to the 2012 NBA Finals and earning seven All-Star selections during his tenure.