Thunder push Warriors to brink of elimination OKLAHOMA CITY — They came to America's heartland fresh off a resounding, restore-order rout in Game 2 in Oakland. The Warriors set their sights on swiping one game in Oklahoma City and regaining homecourt advantage in these Western Conference finals. [...] after Tuesday night's 118-94 rout at Chesapeake Energy Arena, the Warriors face the first elimination game in Steve Kerr's two years as head coach. In the wake of a historic, 73-win season, they suddenly and shockingly sit on the brink of an early start to summer. Russell Westbrook scored 36 points and Kevin Durant added 26 as the Thunder steamed to victory in Game 4, taking a 3-1 lead in the series. The Warriors absorbed consecutive losses for the first time all season, in their 96th game. Of the 232 teams to trail 3-1 in the playoffs since the NBA went to a best-of-seven format, only nine have come back to win the series. Game 5 is Thursday night at Oracle Arena. If the Warriors don't win the next three against this rampaging Thunder team, setting the league's all-time record for regular-season victories will seem much less satisfying. Or, as guard Stephen Curry said, "I...