Thunder notebook: Players' expectations for winning is evolving

A byproduct of the Thunder’s nine-game winning streak and its 33-21 record being 10 games better than last season’s final win total is a changed attitude. Players are now walking into games with confidence that wasn’t present last year.

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"We expect to win every game we play,” said Nick Collison. "We’re disappointed when we don’t play well.”

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