--Oklahoma City was the last team in the league to play a back-to-back, finishing off a California swing with the Kings and Clippers on Wednesday night. Now the Thunder has another pair of back-to-backs in the next week. "We have a team that their bodies can handle back-to-backs," Scott Brooks said of his young squad. "It's all in your mind to fight through the so-called fatigue. You have to be mentally tough and focus on the game you're playing." --The Clippers were without leading scorer Eric Gordon and No. 1 pick Blake Griffin for the Wednesday visit by the Thunder. That's become commonplace this season, as Oklahoma City foes are often missing their top players.
Here's a MIA rundown for Thunder opponents so far: Pistons (Rip Hamilton), Blazers (LaMarcus Aldridge, second half), Lakers (Pau Gasol), Rockets (Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming) and Magic (Vince Carter and Rashard Lewis).
QUOTE TO NOTE: "Of course, especially when Coach puts that much trust in me and also my teammates. I'm feeling good and it was a good win for us." -- Forward Kevin Durant, asked after the win over the Clippers if he feels more comfortable his third season in the league.
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