Do NBA teams tank? Should we ever let a few forgettable games slide in search of a larger goal?

There's no real exciting way of putting this headline. This could very well be an exciting game, with the Kings playing at a a high offensive pace. But, unless the Thunder lose, this game doesn't really mean a whole lot for either team.

This is just a quick update as to where the Thunder are in terms of seeding, what they need to do to move up, and who they'll potentially be facing. As of right now, the Western Conference can be divided into two races: The Race for the Two Seed and the Race for the Six Seed.

Was it really supposed to be this easy? I suppose not, but man, this one just felt too good. When I woke up this next morning, I was still in disbelief. The Thunder had embarrassed the Lakers at home.

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As I mentioned in my previous blog post, the Thunder still have a long shot at getting the two seed in the West, and a significant shot at getting the third seed. But boy, do they have to earn it.