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EA Sports released its predictions for the 2009-2010 NBA season, based on its NBA Live 09 software.   The preseason simulation assumes no major injuries or trades.

In the simulation, the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA championship over the Miami Heat.   The Thunder finish with the league’s worst record in the simulation at 23-59.

There are a few bright spots for the fictional Thunder:  Russell Westbrook leads the team in assists and steals, and makes the first-team “all-rookie” team.

Kevin Durant leads the team in scoring (19.5) , and Chris Wilcox leads the team in rebounds (7.2).  

– Matt Price