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Thunder rally past Lakers, take 3-1 series lead (Yahoo! Sports)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Russell Westbrook scored 10 of his 37 points during a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, Kevin Durant added 31 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder seized control of the second-round series with a 103-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 on Saturday night.

Rockets charge back late, beat Thunder 104-103 (Yahoo! Sports)

Courtney Lee and rookie Chandler Parsons each scored 21 points, Patrick Patterson blocked Serge Ibaka's point-blank putback attempt in the final 2 seconds, and the Houston Rockets charged back from an 11-point deficit in the final 3 minutes to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-103 on Tuesday night.

Thunder reserves Harden, Collison out (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without reserves James Harden and Nick Collison for Monday night's game against the New Orleans Hornets. Coach Scott Brooks says Harden is being held out with a sprained left ankle and Collison has a left quad contusion. Their absences will leave the Thunder with only 10 healthy players.

Thunder finish season sweep of Warriors (AP)

James Harden scored 25 points, Kevin Durant added 23 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder completed a season sweep of the Golden State Warriors with a 110-87 win Friday night. Russell Westbrook scored 18 points for Oklahoma City, but the All-Star point guard left the game with 1:13 left in the third quarter with what the team said was a sprained right ankle.

Westbrook's 28 carry Thunder over Jazz (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 28 points and Kevin Durant had 19 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 101-87 on Friday night. Thunder coach Scott Brooks will coach the Western Conference All-Stars for the game on Sunday, Feb. 26, in Orlando, Fla. With Oklahoma City's win, the Thunder (21-6) have clinched the best record in the conference through games played Feb.

Thunder top Grizzlies, extend run to 4 (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 30 points, Kevin Durant added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their fourth straight with a 100-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Westbrook hit seven of his first eight shots to lead the Thunder with 18 points at intermission.

Harden, reserves power Thunder in 4th (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 24 points and James Harden added 23, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 106-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, knotting the Western Conference finals at one game each. Durant was as tough to guard as ever, but the real difference was Harden and the bench coming up big, especially down the stretch.

Grizzlies force Game 7 vs. Thunder (AP)

Just keep counting Zach Randolph and the Memphis Grizzlies out. They revel in that underdog status. Now the team few outside of Memphis ever noticed before this postseason has provided the NBA with the first Game 7 of these playoffs. Randolph had 30 points and 13 rebounds, and the Grizzlies avoided elimination by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 95-83 Friday night to push their Western Conference...

Durant has 34 and 16, Thunder win in OT (AP)

Kevin Durant had 34 points and 16 rebounds, and Russell Westbrook added 27 points and 12 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 110-105 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Nick Collison made it three Thunder players with double-doubles with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Durant scores 40, Thunder beat Grizzlies (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 40 points, Russell Westbrook added 22 points and 11 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder avenged a loss at Memphis earlier this week by beating the Grizzlies 109-100 on Saturday night. Durant eclipsed 40 points for the second time in two weeks, hitting a pair of free throws and then a jumper from the left elbow after Memphis had pulled within two in the final 2 minutes.

Without Durant, Thunder lose to Raptors (AP)

Andrea Bargnani had 26 points and 12 rebounds for his first double-double of the season, Leandro Barbosa scored a season-high 22 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-99 on Friday night. Oklahoma City lost for the first time in four games this season without forward Kevin Durant, the NBA's leading scorer at 27.3 points per game.

Mavs charge past Thunder in 4th quarter (AP)

In few moments, Dirk Nowitzki made the deficit the Dallas Mavericks had been trying to eliminate all game long disappear. Nowitzki nailed a 3-pointer in the corner, then converted a four-point play to spark a blur of a 10-point run in the Mavericks' 111-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.

Thunder sign C Collison to extension (AP)
Center Nick Collison has signed a multiyear contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. General manager Sam Presti announced the new deal Tuesday but did not disclose the terms. Collison has spent his entire career with the franchise since being drafted 12th overall in 2003 by the Seattle SuperSonics, who later relocated to Oklahoma City.

Nick Collison of Oklahoma City Thunder signs multiyear extension
Center Nick Collison has signed a multiyear contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Durant, Westbrook power Thunder to rout (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 24 points in only three quarters, Russell Westbrook had 21 points and 12 assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Houston Rockets 116-99 on Wednesday night for their most lopsided win this season. Durant came in playing elevated minutes due to Jeff Green's absence from the lineup with a sprained left ankle and a series of close games for the Thunder.

Thunder F Green, Sixers G Iguodala out (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder starting forward Jeff Green missed his second straight game Wednesday night with a sprained left ankle. Coach Scott Brooks put Green on the inactive list for Oklahoma City's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Forward Nick Collison also missed his seventh straight game with a stress reaction in his left leg.

Forward Nick Collison held out of Thunder training camp
Forward Nick Collison will not participate in the Oklahoma City Thunder's training camp because of a bone bruise in his left knee.

Thunder F Collison to miss training camp (AP)
Forward Nick Collison will not participate in the Oklahoma City Thunder's training camp because of a bone bruise in his left knee. The Thunder announced the decision Tuesday. Oklahoma City plays its first preseason game Oct. 6 against Charlotte in Fayetteville, N.C., but the regular season is a month away.

Collison has arthroscopic knee surgery
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Nick Collison of Oklahoma City Thunder undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Thunder F Collison has knee surgery (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. The team says the procedure took place Tuesday. Collison will begin rehabilitating the knee immediately and should resume offseason training this summer. Collison, a seven-year veteran, averaged 5.9 points and 5.1 rebounds this season in a reserve role for Oklahoma City.

Thunder beat Mavs to clinch playoff spot (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Jeff Green added 22 and the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a playoff spot with a 121-116 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Russell Westbrook and Nick Collison added 17 points each to help the Thunder end a nine-game road losing streak against the Mavericks dating to when the team was based in Seattle.

Thunder top new-look Mavs, streak hits 7 (AP)

Kevin Durant had 25 points and 14 rebounds, rookie reserve James Harden added 17 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the new-look Dallas Mavericks 99-86 Tuesday night to stretch their winning streak to seven games. Caron Butler scored 13 points and helped Dallas build an early 12-point lead after coming over in a weekend trade from Washington, but he finished 4 for 16 from the field and...

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love, Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison sit Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love missed his second straight game Wednesday because of an illness.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison sidelined by mild concussion
Oklahoma City center Nick Collison is sitting out Monday's game against Atlanta after sustaining a mild concussion in the win over Miami.

Tinkering has Thunder in playoff race (AP)
After two losing seasons in a row, the Oklahoma City Thunder's first two months in their new home started to make Nick Collison's commute feel like a drag. The Thunder started out as the laughingstock of the NBA, opening last season with a 3-29 record before a respectable finish. Just over a year later, they're a season-high five games over .500 following a blowout of the New York...

Durant ties record, Thunder get by Jazz (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 31 points to tie a franchise record for consecutive 30-point games, Nick Collison hit the tying and go-ahead free throws 4.5 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 87-86 on Thursday night. Collison came away with the ball after Durant missed a jumper from the right wing, and was fouled by Paul Millsap in the process.

Durant ties team record as Thunder top Jazz
Kevin Durant scored 31 points to tie a franchise record for consecutive 30-point games and Nick Collison hit the two decisive free throws with 4.5 seconds left to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to an 87-86 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.

Anthony's 31 lift Nuggets over Thunder (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points -- his fourth straight game with at least 30 -- and the Denver Nuggets extended their run of success against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 102-93 victory Monday night. J.R. Smith added 19 points and Chris Andersen had 15 for the Nuggets, who beat the Thunder for the fifth consecutive time.

Thunder hand 76ers eighth straight loss (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 33 points, Nick Collison added 18 points in his first game back from an injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder handed the Philadelphia 76ers their eighth straight loss, 117-106 on Wednesday night. Word that 10-time All-Star Allen Iverson would be returning to Philly wasn't enough to keep the Sixers from suffering their longest losing streak since 2006.

Thunder use balance to rout Jazz 114-93 (AP)

Jeff Green scored 23 points, Russell Westbrook added 22 and Kevin Durant had 21, and Oklahoma City used a 22-7 third-quarter run to take control in the Thunder's 114-93 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Nenad Krstic had 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Nick Collison added 10 rebounds for the Thunder, which outrebounded Utah 48-26.

Thunder dominate OT, beat Bulls 109-98 (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 28 points, Nick Collison added a season-high 21, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls 109-98 in overtime on Saturday night. Trailing by seven midway through the fourth quarter, Oklahoma City had a chance to win it at the end of regulation. But with the score tied at 94, Durant a missed jumper from the top of the key, and Russell Westbrook missed a...

McGrady helps Rockets hold off Thunder (AP)

Tracy McGrady scored 26 points and made two critical free throws with 8.2 seconds left to help the Houston Rockets win their second straight road game by holding off the Oklahoma City Thunder 98-96 on Friday night. McGrady, who had missed two of the Rockets' previous three games due to a left knee injury, helped extend Houston's winning streak over the franchise to 10 straight games, including...

Thunder top Warriors for fourth victory (AP)

Jeff Green scored 26 points, Kevin Durant added 25 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Golden State Warriors 107-100 on Wednesday night for just their fourth victory of the season. Green scored 18 in the second half for the Thunder, who got 23 points from reserve Chris Wilcox. Durant recorded his fifth double-double of the season, adding 10 rebounds and six assists.

Thunder's Collison (broken thumb) day to day
Nick Collison's status remains day to day going into the Oklahoma City Thunder's game Friday at Detroit.

Thunder F Collison still day to day (AP)
Nick Collison's status remains day to day going into the Oklahoma City Thunder's game Friday at Detroit. Collison broke his left thumb against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night and missed the game at Atlanta on Tuesday night. He was back at practice on Wednesday, but coach Scott Brooks said it's still uncertain whether he'll be able to play against the Pistons.

Warriors end 9-game skid, beat Thunder (AP)

Andris Biedrins helped the Golden State Warriors forget they were a struggling, short-handed squad. Playing without two of their top scorers, Biedrins had 17 points and 21 rebounds as the Warriors ended a nine-game skid with a 112-102 victory over the lowly Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. "We didn't win the world championship but it sure felt like it," Warriors coach Don Nelson said.

Clippers rout Thunder for second win (AP)

Cuttino Mobley scored 12 of his season-high 23 points during a 23-4 third-quarter run that carried the Los Angeles Clippers to a 108-88 victory over Oklahoma City in a matchup between one-win teams Wednesday night. Mobley added a career-high seven steals for the Clippers (2-9), who outscored the Thunder 30-16 in the third period.

Hawks stay perfect, beat Thunder 89-85 (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 25 points and the Atlanta Hawks came from behind after a late Oklahoma City run to beat the Thunder 89-85 Sunday night and remain undefeated. Johnson hit a right-handed runner to give Atlanta an 82-80 lead with 2:19 to play, then added a two-handed runout jam to extend it. The Hawks got two offensive rebounds on a last-minute possession, and Mike Bibby added a pair of free throws...

Bryant plays briefly as Lakers win (AP)

Kobe Bryant, coming back from a knee injury, made a brief appearance at the start of Los Angeles' final preseason game Friday night and appeared to be moving fine in the Lakers' 105-94 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. "Just making sure my rhythm was good, making sure my knee was good," Bryant said.

Seattle still trying to save SuperSonics (AP)

The supposedly obsolete arena is dark. After enduring billionaire power plays, broken promises and the team's worst season ever, Seattle is on the brink of losing its first big-time sports franchise. On Friday, NBA owners are set to approve the SuperSonics' move to Oklahoma City. The last two votes on moves -- the Hornets from Charlotte to New Orleans and the Grizzlies from Vancouver to Memphis --...

Spurs roll by SuperSonics 95-74 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs easily handled the Seattle SuperSonics, 95-74 on Friday night. The win helped the Spurs strengthen their hold on a top-four seed in the Western Conference, something that would give them home-court advantage for at least the first round of the playoffs.

Durant powers Sonics past Wolves in OT (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Chris Wilcox added 18 points and 15 rebounds, and the Seattle SuperSonics snapped their four-game losing streak by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-108 in overtime on Sunday night. Earl Watson had 15 points and Nick Collison 14 for Seattle, which opened its seven-game road trip in dramatic fashion against the worst team in the Western Conference.

Ellis, Croshere spark Warriors by Sonics (AP)

Austin Croshere has watched from the Golden State bench all season as the Warriors repeatedly got off to slow starts, recovered with big runs and then struggled to put away opponents before the final minutes. It's exhausting basketball, both to play and to watch. Not even Croshere realized he might be the solution.

Smith, Bulls end Sonics' 3-game run (AP)

Joe Smith scored 25 points in his first game back after missing three with an injury and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 118-108 on Monday night. Ben Gordon added 20 points for the Bulls, who won for just the second time in six games behind their third-highest scoring game of the season.

Sonics lose club-record 14th straight (AP)

Kevin Martin scored Sacramento's final five points, including a frantic race the length of the court for a 20-footer as the clock expired, and the Kings extended the Seattle SuperSonics' franchise-record losing streak to 14 with a 103-101 victory Sunday night. Damien Wilkins pulled the Sonics even at 101-all, hitting a challenged 3-pointer over John Salmons with 6.1 seconds left.

Mavs cruise to sixth consecutive win (AP)

Whether it was Dirk Nowitzki, Devin Harris or Josh Howard, no one was immune from Dallas' early shooting slump. The Mavericks never stopped playing defense. Eventually Dallas found its offense, led by Nowtizki's 20 points, and combined with its lockdown defense on Seattle rookie Kevin Durant, the Mavericks easily routed the hapless SuperSonics 90-70 on Friday night.

Durant sprains ankle in Sonics' loss (AP)

LeBron James showed Kevin Durant how it's done by scoring 22 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers didn't wait until the fourth quarter to put away the Seattle SuperSonics 95-79 on Tuesday night. James, who scored 24 points in the fourth on Sunday when the Cavs (18-17) rallied for a win in Toronto, was able to sit out the final 8:36 as Cleveland coasted to its sixth win in seven games and moved over...

Sonics' Collison to miss 3 games with broken nose
SuperSonics forward Nick Collison will miss at least the next three games after breaking his nose against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sonics F Collison out with broken nose (AP)
SuperSonics forward Nick Collison will miss at least the next three games after breaking his nose against the Los Angeles Lakers. Collison was on the active roster Wednesday night against Orlando, but coach P.J. Carlesimo said Collison would not play. He will also miss Friday's game against Indiana and Sunday's game against Golden State.

Sonics spoil Wade's return, beat Heat (AP)

Miami's season-long wait for Dwyane Wade ended. So, too, did Seattle's quest for its first win of the Kevin Durant era. Chris Wilcox scored 20 points, Damien Wilkins added 19 and the SuperSonics spoiled Wade's return to the Heat lineup by beating Miami 104-95 Wednesday night -- Seattle's first win in nine games this season.

Pistons drop Sonics to 0-7, win 107-103 (AP)

This early in the season, Richard Hamilton understands it's tough not to have lulls in the course of a game. Hamilton and his Detroit teammates just happened to be very good at the right times on Sunday night -- the beginning and end. Hamilton scored 10 of his season-high 32 points during a torrid first quarter, then the Pistons showed their veteran moxie in the final minutes to hold off Seattle...

Nick Collison, F/C - SEA
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