Rusell Westbrook says the slow start for the OKC "starts with him"

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of a horrible slump and are failing to live up to their early season expectations.

After acquiring All-Star duo Paul George and Carmelo Anthony to partner Russell Westbrook, many people were quick to make them the biggest threat to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference.
They have already had some low points in the campaign so far with a number of bad losses but it may be time to hit the panic fairly soon after their recent results.

Their latest defeat came at the hands of the Orlando Magic who entered the game having lost nine straight games.

A 121-108 victory saw them end that skid and it dropped the Thunder to 8-12.

MVP Westbrook had a huge game by posting 37 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and five steals but his reaction to the defeat spoke volumes.
As the leader of the team, he faced reporters after the setback and took the responsibility for their failings.

"It just started with a sense of urgency, man and that starts with me," Westbrook told reporters following OKC's fifth loss in six games.

"It's my responsibility to make sure we're ready to play, we're ready to play on both sides of the ball. To get us out of this funk, we've gotta lock in.

"I take ownership of everything that's going on because I've been here and those standards that we set here in Oklahoma City, I have to set them and set examples. It starts with me and we're gonna turn this thing around."

Currently they are on the 9th seed in the west that doesnt even get them in playoffs.
They will have the chance to end the slump tonight against the Minmesota Timberwolves.