Psychologists offer tips to manage Thunder playoff anxiety ahead of Game 7

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare for the biggest game in franchise history—Game 7 of the NBA Finals—mental health professionals say the emotional toll on fans is very real.

A viral social media post summed it up: “It’s hard to describe to anyone that doesn’t live in Oklahoma how sleepy we are. Between thunderstorms, tornadoes and Thunder playoff games, we haven’t slept in two months.”

Add the stress of a Game 6 loss and the long wait for Game 7 on Sunday...