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The Oklahoma City Thunder stand attended for the National Anthem before Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Chesapeake Energy Arena on April 21, 2013 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Thunder stars show support for tornado victims

Carrie Healey
theGRIO REPORT - Oklahoma City Thunder players have taken to their social media accounts to show their support in the wake of a devastating tornado that ripped through the suburbs of Oklahoma City.,,
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LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat reacts after being fouled during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on March 20, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Heat defeated the Cavaliers 98-95. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Heat run streak to 24 with huge comeback vs. Cavs

Associated Press
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Miami Heat defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the second-longest winning streak in NBA history has now increased to 24 games.
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Team member James Harden, third from right, is seen during the USA Olympic Men's basketball team news conference announcing the final roster for London in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 7, 2012. From left is Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Deron Williams, Harden, Andre Iguodala and Kobe Bryant. (AP Photo/Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jason Bean)

Is the US basketball team too big to fail?

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) - They lost Dwyane Wade but gained Kevin Durant. Dwight Howard's size has given way to Russell Westbrook's speed...
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Fans cheer as the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA basketball team arrives at a rally in Oklahoma City, Friday, June 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Thousands greet Thunder after NBA Finals loss

Jeff Latzke, Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Even after losing in the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder returned home to a heroes' welcome...
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Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) and small forward Kevin Durant (35) prepare for the next play against the Miami Heat during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA finals basketball series, Tuesday, June 19, 2012, in Miami.  (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Title hopes on brink for Thunder

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press
MIAMI (AP) - Oklahoma City was more than OK at the start. At the end, not so much...
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Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

'Geek Chic' 2012 NBA playoff fashion

Marquise Francis
SLIDESHOW - Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire are just a couple of the players that have taken their fashion sense to an entirely new level...
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Tyler Hurt, age nine, of Oklahoma City, sports a James Harden mohawk at a Thunder youth basketball camp in Midwest City, Okla., Friday, June 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

OKC goes mad for pro basketball

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma is a football power and its rival Oklahoma State often dominates wrestling, but now the state has something every sports fan can cheer: an NBA finals debutante...
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Durant, Westbrook feud: Thunder stars reportedly argue on bench

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According to The Oklahoman, Thunder co-stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook got into a shouting match on the bench...
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USA's 'B-teamers' excelling this NBA season

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -The less-heralded players who went to Turkey for the world championships last summer have asserted themselves this season...
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