With the recent acquisition of Kendrick Perkins, the Thunder finally has their enforcer in the middle, and he will not be intimidated by anyone.

Reservations about Perkins' known intensity clashing with the good-guy Thunder team have been put to rest. Teammate Kevin Durant answered in the affirmative when asked if Perkins officially fits in with this team.

"He adds another dimension; adds toughness in the paint, on the defensive end," Durant said.  "He can finish around the rim.  He can throw it down some, too.  He's helping us out a lot.

"He's helping young guys like myself, Serge (Ibaka), Byron (Mullens)," he added.  "He's been like a leader to us."