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Kevin Durant, Thunder stay hot against Hornets

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma City Thunder have finished a stretch of beating up on the NBA's weaker teams.

Kevin Durant scored 26 points to lead the Thunder to their 11th win in 12 games, 78-69 over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night.

The victory improved the Thunder to 13-5, the best record in the West.

Russell Westbrook added 24 points and 6 assists to OKC effort. Thunder coach Scott Brooks said Westbrook improved as the game went on. He was 3-for-4 in the fourth quarter.

He will have to continue to step up his game as the Thunder lost sixth-man James Harden to a lower back strain. Harden is expected to miss 2-4 weeks.

Lazar Hayward filled in for Harden and scored 8 points. Serge Ibaka had a great game on defense blocking 5 shots and grabbing 9 rebounds.

Oklahoma City led throughout, including by as many as 14 in the first half. The Hornets pulled to 62-65 with 9:07 left in the game, but Westbrook hit back-to-back shots and the Hornets never got closer than four the rest of the way.

Eric Gordon scored 22 points to lead New Orleans, no other Hornet managed to reach double-figures.

The Thunder will have a day off before starting a stretch of 4 games in 5 days. Three of the games are away from the Chesapeake Energy Arena, against Indiana, Toronto and Houston. The lone home game will come against the Sacramento Kings.

New Orleans Hornets at Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 4, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
New Orleans (7-9)	15	16	23	15	69
Oklahoma City (13-5)	19	20	17	22	78

New Orleans Hornets
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
C. Kamam, PF	28	3-12	0-0	2-3	3	0	1	1	1	8
T. Ariza, SF	32	4-6	0-1	1-3	3	1	1	0	0	9
E. Okafor, C	23	1-4	0-1	0-0	4	1	2	1	0	2
E. Gordon, SG	41	7-21	2-5	6-6	2	2	1	0	3	22
J. Jack, PG	38	2-16	0-4	2-2	8	3	1	0	1	6
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
C. Landry, PF	33	2-6	0-0	5-6	9	0	1	1	0	9
M. Belinelli, SG	16	1-3	1-1	2-2	3	1	0	1	0	5
J. Smith, PF	6	2-2	0-0	0-0	2	0	0	0	0	4
G. Vasquez, PG	5	1-3	0-1	0-0	1	1	0	0	1	2
A, Aminu, SF	20	0-2	0-0	2-2	4	2	2	0	0	2
X. Henry, SG	3	0-1	0-1	0-0	1	1	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		23-76	3-14	20-24	40	12	9	4	6	69

Oklahoma City Thunder
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
S. Ibaka, PF	32	3-3	0-0	2-2	9	2	0	5	1	8
K. Durant, SF	40	11-26	1-7	3-4	7	2	1	1	2	26
K. Perkins, C	35	1-3	0-0	2-6	8	1	0	1	0	4
T. Sefolosha, SG	33	2-4	0-1	0-0	6	2	1	0	0	4
R. Westbrook, PG	38	7-16	0-0	10-12	3	6	2	0	5	24
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
L. Hayward, SF	10	3-4	2-3	0-0	2	0	0	0	1	8
N. Mohammed, C	14	1-1	0-0	0-0	3	0	0	2	0	2
J. Harden, SG	11	0-3	0-0	2-2	1	0	0	0	0	2
E. Maynor, PG	15	0-3	0-2	0-0	1	3	0	0	0	0
N. Collison, PF	18	0-2	0-1	0-0	6	0	0	0	1	0
TEAM TOTALS		28-65	3-14	19-26	46	16	4	10	11	78

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AROUND THE NBA - WEEK 5 RECAP

NBA Standings - Updated: Dec 4, 2011
ATLANTIC	W	L	GB
Boston Celtics	13	3	--
Philadelphia 76ers	9	7	4.0
New York Knicks	9	8	4.5
New Jersey Nets	8	9	5.5
Toronto Raptors	7	9	6.0
CENTRAL	W	L	GB
Indiana Pacers	12	7	--
Milwaukee Bucks	9	7	1.5
Chicago Bulls	8	8	2.5
Cleveland Cavaliers	4	11	6.0
Detroit Pistons	4	13	7.0
SOUTHEAST	W	L	GB
Atlanta Hawks	11	4	--
Miami Heat	8	8	3.5
Washington Wizards	7	8	4.0
Orlando Magic	5	10	6.0
Charlotte Bobcats	3	14	9.0
NORTHWEST	W	L	GB
Oklahoma City Thunder	13	5	--
Portland Trail Blazers	10	7	2.5
Utah Jazz	9	8	3.5
Denver Nuggets	6	9	5.5
Minnesota Timberwolves	4	12	8.0
PACIFIC	W	L	GB
Sacramento Kings	11	7	--
Los Angeles Lakers	9	7	1.0
Golden State Warriors	10	8	1.0
Phoenix Suns	7	10	3.5
Los Angeles Clippers	5	12	5.5
SOUTHWEST	W	L	GB
Dallas Mavericks	12	6	--
Houston Rockets	10	5	0.5
Memphis Grizzlies	8	7	2.5
San Antonio Spurs	8	9	3.5
New Orleans Hornets	7	9	4.0

NBA Players of the Week - Nov. 27 - Dec. 3
Eastern Conference			Western Conference
	Dwight Howard, C	ORL		Pau Gasol, PF	LAL

NBA League Leaders - Updated: Dec 4, 2011
Point Per Game		PPG	Rebounds Per Game		RPG
	1. K. Durant, OKC	30.9		1. D. Howard, ORL	12.9
	2. L. James, MIA	29.0		2. D. Lee, GSW	12.6
	3. A. Bargnani, TOR	27.7		3. B. Griffin, LAC	12.2
	4. K. Bryant, LAL	26.1		4. A. Horford, ATL	11.3
	5. K. Martin, HOU	25.7		5. Z. Randolph, MEM	11.0
Offensive Rebounds Per Game		ORPG	Assists Per Game		APG
	1. B. Griffin, LAC	3.4		1. M. Conley, MEM	9.3
	2. D. Lee, GSW	3.3		2. J. Wall, WAS	9.1
	3. D. Howard, ORL	3.3		3. K. Lowry, HOU	9.1
	4. L. Aldridge, PF	3.1		4. R. Rondo, BOS	9.0
	5. A. Horford, ATL	3.0		5. J. Kidd, DAL	8.9
Steals Per Game		SPG	Blocks Per Game		BPG
	1. C. Paul, LAC	3.4		1. J. McGee, WAS	2.3
	2. S. Jackson, MIL	2.9		2. D. Howard, ORL	2.1
	3. K. Lowry, HOU	2.9		3. J. Smith, ATL	2.1
	4. R. Rondo, BOS	2.6		4. A. Bynum, LAL	2.0
	5. L. Ridnour, MIN	2.4		5. A. Jefferson. UTA	1.9

NBA Injury Report
Pos	Player	Injury Note
PHX	Markieff Morris	Broken Arm - Out 6-8 weeks
OKC	Daequan Cook	Broken Ankle - Out 6-8 weeks
CHA	Desagana Diop	Torn Meniscus - Out 6-8 weeks
MIA	Joel Anthony	Broken Ankle - Out 4-6 weeks
MIL	Mike Dunleavy	Torn Hand Ligament - Out 4-6 weeks
GSW	Dorrel Wright	Strained Oblique - Out 4-6 weeks
IND	Paul George	Broken Jaw - Out 2-4 weeks
CLE	Samardo Samuels	Strained Achilles - Out 2-4 weeks
OKC	James Harden	Lower Back Strain - Out 2-4 weeks
NO	Greivis Vasquez	Lower Back Strain - Out 2-4 weeks

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GAME 19 PREVIEW

Matchup Preview | December 6, 2011
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Oklahoma City Thunder (13-5, 5-5 Away)		Indiana Pacers (12-7, 6-1 Home)
Projected Starters Russell Westbrook Point Guard Darren Collison Thabo Sefolosha Shooting Guard Dahntay Jones Kevin Durant Small Forward Danny Granger Serge Ibaka Power Forward David West Kendrick Perkins Center Roy Hibbert Injury Report Daequan Cook Broken Ankle 6-8 weeks Paul George Broken Jaw 4-6 weeeks James Harden Lower Back Strain 2-4 weeks Jeff Foster Dislocated Finger day to day Game Notes Thunder won the first meeting this season 111-87 in OKC. Kevin Durant scored 34 points for the Thunder in the win.

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Russell Westbrook shines in Oklahoma City's win

INDIANAPOLIS -- Kevin Durant watched Russell Westbrook carry the Oklahoma City Thunder for most of the game, then took over at the end.

Westbrook scored 27 points, Durant had 11 of his 26 in the final quarter as the Thunder pulled away to win 77-65.

"We were rewarded for our hard work and perseverance," Durant said. "It was a good win for us tonight. Tonight was one of those games where had to grind it out."

"I think the guys did a great job hanging in there," Thunder coach Scott Brooks said. "You like to hear words like tough and scrappy. Our team is improving in those daily."

Durant also had a steal, three assists and nine rebounds, and Brooks said his defense was as critical late as his offense.

I don't look at his shooting," Brooks said. "I see what he's doing all around. Kevin Durant wants to be a special player, and special players have to be two-way players."

Indiana was led by Danny Granger with 18 points, Roy Hibbert had 11, Darren Collison scored 10 but couldn't handle Westbrook on the other end.

"Russell Westbrook was very good tonight," Pacers coach Frank Vogel said. "We tried different matchups. He was just too much. We didn't have what it takes to stop him. He's quickly becoming one of the better guards in the league. He's so fast and explosive."

The Thunder face a quick turnaround as they play the Raptors tomorrow night in Toronto. OKC took the first meeting 100-91 at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Oklahoma City Thunder at Indiana Pacers
Dec 6, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Oklahoma City (14-5)	20	24	12	21	77
Indiana (12-8)	16	19	18	12	65

Oklahoma City Thunder
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
S. Ibaka, PF	33	3-10	0-0	2-2	9	0	1	1	2	8
K. Durant, SF	38	10-24	0-4	6-6	9	1	1	0	1	26
K. Perkins, C	34	1-2	0-1	0-0	9	0	0	1	0	2
T. Sefolosha, SG	36	0-4	0-1	0-0	4	0	0	1	0	0
R. Westbrook, PG	36	7-15	0-0	13-16	3	3	2	0	3	27
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
L. Hayward, SF	14	1-3	0-2	0-0	2	0	0	0	0	2
E. Maynor, PG	20	3-6	0-3	2-2	0	1	0	0	1	8
N. Mohammed, C	15	1-1	0-0	0-1	5	1	0	0	0	2
N. Collison, PF	16	1-2	0-0	0-0	4	1	0	0	0	2
R. Jackson, PG	2	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		27-67	0-11	23-27	45	7	4	3	7	77

Indiana Pacers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
D. West, PF	32	1-6	0-0	2-2	2	1	0	1	1	4
D. Granger, SF	35	7-19	2-6	2-2	7	1	1	1	0	18
R. Hibbert, C	35	5-7	0-0	1-2	5	2	0	1	1	11
D. Jones, SG	33	1-10	0-1	2-4	4	3	0	0	1	4
D. Collison, PG	34	4-12	0-4	2-2	5	6	1	0	2	10
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
G. Hill, PG	19	3-11	1-3	1-1	2	0	0	0	0	8
T. Hansbrough, PF	21	3-4	0-0	0-0	3	0	1	1	0	6
J. Pendergraph, SF	10	1-1	0-0	0-0	2	0	1	0	1	2
L. Stephenson, SG	17	1-2	0-0	0-0	5	1	0	0	0	2
J. Foster, C	10	0-1	0-0	0-0	2	0	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		26-73	3-14	10-13	37	14	4	4	6	65

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GAME 20 PREVIEW

Matchup Preview | December 7, 2011
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Oklahoma City Thunder (14-5, 6-5 Away)		Toronto Raptors (8-9, 3-5 Home)
Projected Starters Russell Westbrook Point Guard Jose Calderon Thabo Sefolosha Shooting Guard Demar DeRozan Kevin Durant Small Forward Rasual Butler Serge Ibaka Power Forward Andrea Bargnani Kendrick Perkins Center Amir Johnson Injury Report Daequan Cook Broken Ankle 6-8 weeks James Harden Lower Back Strain 2-4 weeks Game Notes OKC won the first meeting 100-91. Durant had 23 points, Westbrook and Harden each had 22.

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Thunder stay hot after beating Toronto for 8th straight win

TORONTO -- Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder made quick work of the Toronto Raptors.

Durant scored 23 of his 33 points in the first half to lead the Thunder to their eight straight win, 98-75 over the Raptors.

"He's turned into a bona fide superstar in this league," Raptors coach Dwayne Casey said. "He finds ways to score. He's active. You take one thing away from him, he goes to another."

Kendrick Perkins added 13 points, and Russell Westbrook had 22 points and 6 assists for the Thunder, first in the Western Conference at 15-5.

Leandro Barbosa led Toronto with 15 points and Andrea Bargnani had 10.

"We didn't respond. We didn't impose our will," Bargnani said. "We didn't resist them at all, and you can't do that, because this team is going to play hard and they're going to play their basketball."

Durant scored 23 points in the first half to take a 60-39 lead. Oklahoma City stretched the advantage to 24 in the second half on an Eric Maynor 3-pointer.

The fans at Air Canada Centre stood and booed as the game ended.

Oklahoma City will make a quick trip home to face the Sacramento Kings then face the Houston Rockets on the road the following night.

Oklahoma City Thunder at Toronto Raptors
Dec 7, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Oklahoma City (15-5)	30	30	17	21	98
Toronto (8-10)	26	13	22	14	75

Oklahoma City Thunder
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
S. Ibaka, PF	20	1-2	0-0	0-0	5	1	1	0	2	2
K. Durant, SF	33	11-20	2-5	8-8	4	5	0	0	3	32
K. Perkins, C	17	5-7	0-0	3-5	3	0	0	0	0	13
T. Sefolosha, SG	31	1-4	0-3	3-3	4	0	0	0	1	5
R. Westbrook, PG	33	7-13	0-2	8-8	6	6	0	0	3	22
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
E. Maynor, PG	23	1-4	1-2	1-2	2	7	0	0	1	4
N. Collison, PF	25	2-4	0-0	3-3	9	1	1	0	0	7
N. Mohammed, C	23	2-2	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	1	4
L. Hayward, SF	19	2-7	0-3	0-0	3	0	1	0	0	4
C. Aldrich, C	10	1-3	0-0	1-2	3	0	0	0	0	3
R. Jackson, PG	6	1-2	0-0	0-0	0	1	1	0	0	2
R. Reid, SG	6	0-3	0-2	0-0	3	0	0	0	1	0
TEAM TOTALS		34-72	3-17	27-31	43	21	4	0	12	98

Toronto Raptors
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
A. Bargnani, PF	34	3-8	0-0	4-6	5	1	2	0	3	10
R. Butler, SF	20	2-3	0-0	1-1	2	1	0	0	1	5
A. Johnson, C	30	1-4	0-0	4-4	6	0	1	1	1	6
D. DeRozan, SG	24	3-13	0-5	2-2	2	0	2	0	0	8
J. Calderon, PG	32	3-14	0-1	2-4	6	5	1	0	2	8
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Bayless, PG	17	2-9	1-3	2-2	0	3	0	0	1	7
E. Davis, PF	30	3-4	0-0	1-1	6	2	2	0	0	7
G. Forbes, SG	4	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0
L. Kleiza, SF	8	0-1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0
J. Johnson, SF	22	4-6	0-1	1-2	2	1	1	0	0	9
TEAM TOTALS		27-76	2-14	19-24	33	13	10	1	8	75

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THUNDER PLAYER STATS - THROUGH 20 GAMES

Oklahoma City Thunder Stats - 2011-12
Player	GP	MIN	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TPG	FPG
Kevin Durant, SF	20	37.0	30.4	7.3	3.5	0.9	0.5	2.4	1.7
Russell Westbrook, PG	20	33.4	17.3	3.0	5.6	1.5	0.3	2.8	2.9
James Harden, SG	18	26.7	11.9	4.3	1.6	0.6	0.2	0.7	1.7
Serge Ibaka, PF	20	29.0	7.7	7.2	0.9	0.4	1.0	0.6	1.8
Kendrick Perkins, C	20	30.6	5.8	7.2	0.6	0.3	0.5	0.4	2.2
Eric Maynor, PG	20	14.8	4.3	1.1	2.6	0.3	0.1	0.7	0.7
Nick Collison, PF	20	18.7	4.0	4.4	0.4	0.2	0.3	0.2	1.1
Thabo Sefolosha, SG	20	24.2	3.6	3.6	1.0	0.6	0.2	0.4	1.9
Nazr Mohammed, C	20	16.1	2.8	2.8	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.4	1.2
Lazar Hayward, SF	6	9.2	2.3	1.7	0.2	0.2	0.0	0.2	0.3
Daequan Cook, SG	13	8.5	2.2	1.8	0.5	0.3	0.0	0.4	0.4
Cole Aldrich, C	6	6.2	1.5	1.7	0.2	0.0	0.2	0.0	0.3
Reggie Jackson, PG	11	4.6	0.8	0.0	0.8	0.4	0.0	0.3	0.2
Ryan Reid, SG	1	6.0	0.0	3.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.0	0.0

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GAME 21 PREVIEW

Matchup Preview | December 9, 2011
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Sacramento Kings (11-8, 4-4 Away)		Oklahoma City Thunder (15-5, 8-0 Home)
Projected Starters Tyreke Evans Point Guard Russell Westbrook Marcus Thornton Shooting Guard Thabo Sefolosha John Salmons Small Forward Kevin Durant J.J. Hickskon Power Forward Serge Ibaka DeMarcus Cousins Center Kendrick Perkins Injury Report Daequan Cook Broken Ankle 6-8 weeks James Harden Lower Back Strain 2-4 weeks Game Notes 1st meeting this season, OKC won all 4 games last season.

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Westbrook ignites Thunder comeback before leaving with injury

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Sacramento largest lead of the game was 19 points, they were ahead 37-25 after one quarter and led 59-53 at the half.

Then Russell Westbrook took the game over, scoring 17 points in the third quarter. It was Westbrook's steal and break-away dunk plus the foul that gave the Thunder their first lead of the game at 72-71.

Oklahoma City wouldn't trail again as they held off the feisty Kings 97-88 for their ninth straight win.

Unfortunately, Westbrook wasn't around to see the finish. After driving hard for a lay-up with a little over three minutes left in the third quarter, he hit the floor hard and separated his left shoulder. He is expected to miss the next one to two weeks.

Kevin Durant picked up the slack down the stretch on his way to game high 32 points.

Sacramento was led by J.J. Hickson who had 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. Marcus Thornton added 17 points and Tyreke Evans had 15.

"Lapses of concentration and judgment, that's probably our biggest problem," said Kings coach Paul Westphal.

The Thunder will be without Westbrook for the first time since he was drafted as they travel to Houston to face the Rockets tomorrow night. One piece of good news for OKC is that James Harden is expected to make his return to the line-up after being out with a back strain.

Sacramento Kings at Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 9, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Sacramento (11-10)	37	22	14	15	88
Oklahoma City (16-5)	25	28	29	15	97

Sacramento Kings
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J.J. Hickson, PF	33	6-9	1-1	8-14	8	1	0	4	1	21
J. Salmons, SF	32	5-12	1-5	0-0	6	3	0	0	1	11
D. Cousins, C	36	2-11	0-0	1-4	7	0	2	0	0	5
M.Thornton, SG	36	5-11	1-3	6-6	6	2	1	0	2	17
T. Evans, PG	37	6-16	1-4	2-3	7	3	1	0	2	15
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Fredette, PG	16	2-8	0-1	2-2	1	1	0	0	0	6
F. Garcia, SG	13	2-4	0-1	1-1	2	0	0	0	0	5
T. Outlaw, SF	14	1-3	0-0	2-2	0	1	1	0	0	4
I. Thomas, PG	5	1-2	0-0	0-0	0	0	1	0	0	2
C. Hayes, C	20	1-2	0-0	0-0	5	0	0	0	0	2
J. Thompson, PF	5	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		31-78	4-15	22-32	43	11	6	4	6	88

Oklahoma City Thunder
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
S. Ibaka, PF	32	2-4	0-0	2-3	11	1	0	1	0	6
K. Durant, SF	40	12-26	1-4	7-8	1	7	1	0	3	32
K. Perkins, C	33	3-5	0-0	0-0	9	3	0	1	1	6
T. Sefolosha, SG	36	3-6	2-4	2-2	5	0	0	1	0	10
R. Westbrook, PG	29	11-19	0-0	6-6	2	3	2	0	1	28
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
R. Jackson, PG	14	2-5	0-1	0-0	3	0	0	0	0	4
E. Maynor, PG	18	1-2	0-1	1-4	3	0	0	0	1	3
N. Mohammed, C	16	2-3	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	1	2	4
L. Hayward, SF	12	0-3	0-1	2-2	2	0	0	0	0	2
N. Collison, PF	14	1-1	0-0	0-0	6	0	0	0	0	2
TEAM TOTALS		37-74	3-11	20-25	43	14	3	4	8	97

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GAME 22 PREVIEW

Matchup Preview | December 10, 2011
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Oklahoma City Thunder (16-5, 7-5 Away)		Houston Rockets (11-6, 5-3 Home)
Projected Starters Eric Maynor Point Guard Kyle Lowry Thabo Sefolosha Shooting Guard Kevin Martin Kevin Durant Small Forward Chandler Parsons Serge Ibaka Power Forward Luis Scola Kendrick Perkins Center Samuel Dalembert Injury Report Daequan Cook Broken Ankle 4-6 weeks James Harden Lower Back Strain day to day Russell Westbrook Separated Shoulder 1-2 weeks Game Notes Thunder won 3 of 4 meetings last season.

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Durant's 1st career triple-double lifts OKC to 10th straight win

OKLAHOMA CITY -- With Russell Westbrook sidelined Kevin Durant took on the play making duties for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Durant dished out 12 assists, grabbed 12 rebounds and scored 32 points for his first career triple-double.

Oklahoma City needed his all-around effort as the Houston Rockets gave the Thunder a run for their money before fading late as OKC won the game 95-85.

Kevin Martin scored 21 points in the first half as the Rockets took a 57-53 lead into the locker. However, the Thunder turned up the defense in the second half holding Martin to just 4 second half points.

The Thunder's bench played a key role in the victory as James Harden scored 13 points in his first game back from a back injury and Nick Collison added 10.

Eric Maynor filled in for Westbrook in the starting line-up and had a decent game with 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists.

Serge Ibaka had his second straight game with double-figure rebounds grabbing 10 to go with his 9 points.

The Thunder will have a day off as they return home for 4 straight games, starting with a visit from the struggling Detroit Pistons. Oklahoma City will be looking to extend their win streak to 11 games.

Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston Rockets
Dec 10, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Oklahoma City (17-5)	31	23	21	20	95
Houston (11-7)	28	29	15	13	85

Oklahoma City Thunder
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
S. Ibaka, PF	30	3-6	0-1	3-4	10	1	0	0	1	9
K. Durant, SF	35	11-24	3-6	7-7	12	12	0	0	4	32
K. Perkins, C	32	3-4	0-0	3-6	5	0	0	1	0	9
T. Sefolosha, SG	29	3-8	1-5	1-2	3	0	1	0	0	8
E. Mayor, PG	32	3-6	0-0	0-0	4	7	0	0	3	6
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Harden, SG	17	6-12	1-4	0-2	1	1	0	0	0	13
N. Collison, PF	19	5-7	0-0	0-0	3	0	0	0	0	10
R. Jackson, PG	14	2-3	0-1	0-0	2	1	1	0	1	4
C. Aldrich, C	5	1-1	0-0	0-0	1	1	0	0	0	2
N. Mohammed, C	13	1-2	0-0	0-0	4	0	0	1	0	2
R. Ivey, PG	3	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0
L. Hayward, SF	16	0-2	0-0	0-0	3	0	1	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		38-75	5-17	14-21	48	23	3	2	9	95

Houston Rockets
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
L. Scola, PF	32	3-6	0-0	2-2	9	2	0	0	0	8
C. Parsons, SF	33	4-8	1-3	0-0	7	3	4	1	0	9
S. Dalembert, C	31	5-10	0-1	3-4	5	1	0	2	1	13
K. Martin, SG	33	10-27	4-8	1-2	4	2	1	0	0	21
K. Lowry, PG	39	2-10	0-2	2-2	1	8	1	0	2	6
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
C. Budinger, SF	16	3-10	0-4	0-0	3	0	1	0	0	6
J. Hill, C	18	2-3	0-0	2-2	4	1	0	0	0	6
G. Dragic, PG	10	1-3	1-2	2-2	1	2	0	0	1	5
P. Patterson, PF	17	2-2	0-0	1-1	4	2	0	0	0	5
C. Lee, SG	16	1-7	0-4	0-0	3	1	1	0	1	2
TEAM TOTALS		33-86	6-24	13-15	41	22	8	3	5	85

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GAME 23 PREVIEW

Matchup Preview | December 12, 2011
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Detroit Pistons (6-14, 1-7 Away)		Oklahoma City Thunder (17-5, 9-0 Home)
Projected Starters Rodney Stuckey Point Guard Eric Maynor Ben Gordon Shooting Guard Thabo Sefolosha TayShaun Prince Small Forward Kevin Durant Jonas Jerebko Power Forward Serge Ibaka Greg Monroe Center Kendrick Perkins Injury Report Daequan Cook Broken Ankle 4-6 weeks Russell Westbook Separated Shoulder 1-2 weeks Game Notes Thunder won both meetings last season.

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Thunder run win streak to 11 as Durant notches 2nd straight triple-double

OKLAHOMA CITY -- For the second straight game Kevin Durant tallied a triple-double as the Thunder made it 11 straight wins.

Durant filled up the box score with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists as the Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 89-72.

The Pistons got off to hot start thanks to Tayshaun Prince, who scored 17 of the teams 24 first quarter points. Unfortunately, he only scored 7 points the rest of the game.

Nick Collison had his best game of the season with 14 points and 8 rebounds off the OKC bench. Thabo Sefolosha was the only other Thunder player in double figures with 11 points.

"We did a good job defensively," Collison said. "I think we did good job of coming out and making our presence known defensively."

Oklahoma City will continue their home-stand against the Orlando Magic and Dwight Howard who leads the league in rebounding.

Detroit Pistons at Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 12, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Detroit (6-15)	24	12	12	24	72
Oklahoma City (18-5)	21	23	25	20	89

Detroit Pistons
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Jerebko, PF	33	3-8	0-0	1-1	4	0	2	1	3	7
T. Prince, SF	36	9-18	1-2	5-6	8	1	0	0	0	24
G. Monroe, C	23	2-3	0-0	0-0	4	0	1	0	0	4
B. Gordon, SG	37	5-13	2-4	1-2	6	0	0	0	2	13
R. Stuckey, PG	36	5-13	2-4	1-2	2	4	0	0	2	8
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
W. Bynum, PG	5	2-4	1-1	0-0	1	0	1	0	0	5
J. Maxiell, PF	21	2-4	0-0	1-1	3	0	1	0	0	5
B. Knight, PG	17	2-4	0-1	0-0	2	3	0	0	0	4
D. Wilkins, SF	4	0-0	0-0	2-2	2	1	0	0	0	2
B. Wallace, C	14	0-0	0-0	0-0	4	0	0	0	0	0
A. Daye, SF	19	0-3	0-0	0-0	2	3	1	0	1	0
TEAM TOTALS		29-77	4-12	10-12	38	12	6	1	8	72

Oklahoma City Thunder
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
S. Ibaka, PF	27	2-5	0-0	0-0	8	1	0	0	2	4
K. Durant, SF	35	11-21	3-9	4-7	12	10	0	0	0	29
K. Perkins, C	26	2-3	0-0	0-2	2	1	0	0	0	4
T. Sefolosha, SG	32	4-8	3-5	0-0	4	1	1	1	1	11
E. Mayor, PG	33	3-7	1-3	0-0	1	3	0	0	0	7
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Harden, SG	17	4-11	0-3	0-0	1	1	0	0	2	8
N. Collison, PF	21	6-8	0-0	2-2	8	1	0	1	2	14
N. Mohammed, C	15	2-3	0-0	2-4	4	0	0	0	0	6
R. Jackson, PG	16	1-5	0-1	2-2	3	2	0	0	1	4
L. Hayward, SF	19	1-4	0-2	0-0	5	0	2	0	1	2
C. Aldrich, C	4	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	1	0	4
TEAM TOTALS		36-75	7-23	10-17	49	20	3	3	9	89

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AROUND THE NBA - WEEK 6 RECAP

NBA Standings - Updated: Dec 12, 2011
ATLANTIC	W	L	GB
Boston Celtics	16	4	--
Philadelphia 76ers	11	8	4.5
New York Knicks	12	9	4.5
Toronto Raptors	9	11	7.0
New Jersey Nets	9	12	7.5
CENTRAL	W	L	GB
Milwaukee Bucks	12	8	--
Indiana Pacers	12	9	0.5
Chicago Bulls	9	10	2.5
Cleveland Cavaliers	6	12	5.0
Detroit Pistons	6	15	6.5
SOUTHEAST	W	L	GB
Atlanta Hawks	14	5	--
Miami Heat	10	9	4.0
Washington Wizards	8	11	6.0
Orlando Magic	7	12	7.0
Charlotte Bobcats	5	16	10.0
NORTHWEST	W	L	GB
Oklahoma City Thunder	18	5	--
Portland Trail Blazers	11	9	5.5
Utah Jazz	11	10	6.0
Denver Nuggets	8	12	8.5
Minnesota Timberwolves	7	14	10.0
PACIFIC	W	L	GB
Los Angeles Lakers	12	8	--
Golden State Warriors	13	9	--
Sacramento Kings	11	12	2.5
Phoenix Suns	9	12	3.5
Los Angeles Clippers	5	16	7.5
SOUTHWEST	W	L	GB
Dallas Mavericks	15	7	--
Houston Rockets	11	8	2.5
Memphis Grizzlies	9	9	4.0
New Orleans Hornets	9	10	4.5
San Antonio Spurs	9	13	6.0

NBA Players of the Week - Dec. 4-10
Eastern Conference			Western Conference
	LeBron James, SF	MIA		Chris Paul, PG	LAC

NBA League Leaders - Updated: Dec 11, 2011
Point Per Game		PPG	Rebounds Per Game		RPG
	1. K. Durant, OKC	30.5		1. D. Howard, ORL	13.1
	2. L. James, MIA	29.2		2. D. Lee, GSW	12.6
	3. K. Bryant, LAL	27.5		3. B. Griffin, LAC	11.8
	4. A. Bargnani, TOR	26.9		4. Z. Randolph, MEM	11.4
	5. K. Martin, HOU	25.3		5. A. Horford, C	11.2
Offensive Rebounds Per Game		ORPG	Assist Per Game		APG
	1. D. Howard, ORL	3.5		1. M. Conley, MEM	9.3
	2. D. Lee, GSW	3.4		2. J. Wall, WAS	9.3
	3. B. Griffin, LAC	3.2		3. D. Williams, NJ	9.0
	4. L. Aldridge, POR	3.2		4. R. Rondo, BOS	8.9
	5. Z. Randolph, MEM	2.9		5. K. Lowry, HOU	8.8
Steals Per Game		SPG	Blocks Per Game		BPG
	1. C. Paul, LAC	3.3		1. J. McGee, WAS	2.4
	2. S. Jackson, MIL	2.7		2. J. Smith, ATL	2.2
	3. K. Lowry, HOU	2.6		3. D. Howard, ORL	2.1
	4. D. Wade, MIA	2.6		4. B. Lopez, NJ	2.0
	5. L. Ridnour, MIN	2.6		5. A. Jefferson. UTA	2.0

NBA Injury Report
Pos	Player	Injury Note
NOH	Carl Landry	Broken Jaw - Out 6-8 weeks
PHX	Markieff Morris	Broken Arm - Out 4-6 weeks
OKC	Daequan Cook	Broken Ankle - Out 4-6 weeks
CHA	Desagana Diop	Torn Meniscus - Out 4-6 weeks
MIA	Joel Anthony	Broken Ankle - Out 4-6 weeks
MIL	Mike Dunleavy	Torn Hand Ligament - Out 4-6 weeks
MIL	Tobias Harris	Strained Achilles - Out 2-4 weeks
GSW	Dorrel Wright	Strained Oblique - Out 2-4 weeks
IND	Paul George	Broken Jaw - Out 1-2 weeks
OKC	Russell Westbrook	Separated Shoulder - Out 1-2 weeks

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GAME 24 PREVIEW

Matchup Preview | December 14, 2011
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Orlando Magic (7-12, 4-6 Away)		Oklahoma City Thunder (18-5, 10-0 Home)
Projected Starters Jameer Nelson Point Guard Eric Maynor Jason Richardson Shooting Guard Thabo Sefolosha Hedo Turkoglu Small Forward Kevin Durant Ryan Anderson Power Forward Serge Ibaka Dwight Howard Center Kendrick Perkins Injury Report Daequan Cook Broken Ankle 4-6 weeks Russell Westbook Separated Shoulder 1-2 weeks Game Notes Teams split season series last year with the home team winning each game.