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Ethan Strauss of ESPN.com: “The collectively aware synchronicity kept thwarting Westbrook’s at times bullheaded approach. This dynamic played

Chris Haynes of ESPN.com: “The Warriors’ belief, according to sources, is that the Thunder’s silence contributed to the

Zach Lowe of ESPN Insider: “I’m not sure I would say the Utah Jazz are getting punished because there’

Neil Johnson of ESPN Insider projecting picks: “The Thunder are now basically a lock for the playoffs and should pick

Matt Moore of CBSSports.com asks some MVP criteria questions: “On the surface, this ends the conversation right there. Westbrook

Russell Westbrook is still No. 1 in Stats and Info’s player rankings: “Westbrook won the week in resounding fashion,

Erik Horne: “To Westbrook’s credit, and what may sound ridiculous after 9-of-26 shooting, his jump shot looked online all

Zach Lowe of ESPN.com: “The Thunder outscore opponents by 2.9 points per 100 possessions with Westbrook on the

Tom Scocca of Deadspin: “Player A is Leonard, San Antonio’s do-everything hero, whose comprehensive, balanced excellence excited the basketblogging

Erik Horne: ‘Trailing by seven points with 4:44 to go, the Thunder’s defense held the Blazers to four