Are they too young? Do they lack experience? Are they going to get bounced round one?
Those were questions that were asked about the Oklahoma City Thunder -- the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference -- entering the playoffs this season. The West's top regular season team was given very little respect as a contender, but it quickly shifted that narrative in round one.
OKC swept the New Orleans Pelicans, showcasing why it was one of the top defensive teams in the league during the regular season to move to the second round.
The Thunder are still awaiting their next opponent (the winner of the Los Angeles Clippers-Dallas Mavericks series), but oddsmakers are already moving their odds to win the title.