ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Russell Westbrook, Shooting guard Desmond Mason, Small forward Kevin Durant, Power forward Jeff Green, Center Nick Collison. Bench -- Guard Earl Watson, Center Nenad Krstic, Guard Kyle Weaver, Center Robert Swift, Center Chris Wilcox, Guard Damien Wilkins, Guard Chucky Atkins.
PLAYER NOTES: --F Jeff Green grew up in the shadow of the Washington Monument. He was in awe of the scene at the National Mall during for the inauguration of President Obama. "Just to imagine how many people were in that little space, it's remarkable," Green said.
--F Kevin Durant went into Wednesday averaging 27 points in five career games against Golden State, with a high of 41 points in the 112-102 victory over the Warriors in early December. Durant hit his average in Wednesday's one-point win with 27 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. He also had three steals in 45 minutes.
--G Russell Westbrook hit the 30-point mark for the third time this season Wednesday at Golden State. The rookie scored an even 30, one point shy of his career high set Dec. 29 against Phoenix. Westbrook, who also scored 30 on Dec. 6 at Miami, hit 11 of 19 shots against the Warriors, including 3 of 4 beyond the arc. He also added seven assists and four rebounds.
MEDICAL WATCH:
--F D.J. White (jaw surgery) had a benign tumor removed Oct. 13. The second phase of the surgery involved mending the jaw with bone graft taken from his hip. He's begun doing light workouts.
--F Joe Smith (sore knee) was inactive Wednesday at Golden State Miami and is officially listed as day-to-day. He's missed five straight games.
