After Thunder's practice, the game begins

 
By Mike Baldwin
Published: January 22, 2009

D.J. White swishes a free throw, leaps into the air and screams as if he’s drained a game-winner with :00 on the clock at the Ford Center .

But this is practice. Nick Collison lumbers over and shakes White’s hand.

White, a rookie, hasn’t suited up for the Thunder all season, sidelined by jaw surgery. He still hasn’t been cleared to practice. But every player on the roster participates ...


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