NBA Power Rankings: OKC Thunder Looking Deadly In Week 23

By Gerald Bourguet | Mar 29, 2016

Mar 3, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) between plays against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 26, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) drives against Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Brooklyn Nets won 120-110. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

147. What’s gotten into the Brooklyn Nets lately? Though everyone’s fully aware that they don’t own their first round pick this season, recent wins over the Cavaliers and Pacers were fairly stunning. <p> </p> <p>Losing to the Miami Heat in their first matchup with Joe Johnson’s first team was unfortunate, but let’s not get too down on a tanking team with no reason to lose after they beat two playoff teams. It’s the small victories that matter for Nets fans at this point.</p>. (21-52). Previous: . Brooklyn Nets. 27. team

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