Wolves-Oklahoma City game preview

December 12, 2014 at 5:36AM
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Preview: It's just the Wolves luck that they'd get a Thunder team that, now healthy, is really getting on a roll. F Kevin Durant, back from a foot injury, has averaged 21.4 points in the five games he has played. G Russell Westbrook, back from a hand injury, hass averaged 26 points in six games since his return. As a result, the Thunder has won four straight and six of seven after beating Cleveland 103-94 on Thursday night.

Players to watch: Wolves F Corey Brewer is the sixth Wolf with five or more steals in consecutive games. G Zach LaVine has averaged 14.5 points and 6.8 assists his past four games. … The Thunder is getting good production from F Serge Ibaka (15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds) and G Reggie Jackson (17.9 points, 6.6 assists)

Injuries: Wolves F Shabazz Muhammad (ankle) is probable. G Mo Williams (back) is doubtful. G Ricky Rubio (ankle), G Kevin Martin (wrist), C Nikola Pekovic (wrist, ankle) and C Ronny Turiaf (hip) are out.

Kent Youngblood

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