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Oklahoma City Thunder center Nazr Mohammed, right, blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets forward J.R. Smith, left, in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 8, 2011. Oklahoma City won 104-89. AP PHOTO <strong>Sue Ogrocki</strong>

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nazr Mohammed, right, blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets forward J.R. Smith, left, in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 8, 2011. Oklahoma City won 104-89. AP PHOTO Sue Ogrocki