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The Oklahoma City Thunder made sure the Los Angeles Lakers didn't strike twice on Tuesday night. On Sunday, the Thunder fell to the Lakers in a blowout loss but recovered to pick up a 136-120 win on its second try in back-to-back matchups.

It was a two-game baseball-style series that seemed like a playoff series. The crowd was ruckus, the stars shined and the games were emotionally charged. The L

The Oklahoma City Thunder have clinched the first seed. Not surprising considering they've held a double-digit game lead in the standings for most of the season. But let's look at the rest of the West playoff picture.

Last night's NBA games moved the Lakers into the top six in the Western Conference, avoiding the Play-In Tournament as team standings continue to shift.