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NBA Insider: Road wins are key for Thunder
At the season’s midway point, general manager Sam Presti was asked about the Thunder’s chances of making the playoffs.
Presti’s response was predictable but dead on.

Oklahoma City Thunder's James Harden, left, and Golden State Warriors' Corey Maggette chase a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Oakland, Calif. AP PHOTO
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"There’s a healthy respect and humility from our group just how hard that is (to make the playoffs in the West),” Presti said. "There’s also an understanding we...
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