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After a closer than expected loss against the Warriors on opening night, the Thunder are in Los Angeles tonight to face the Clippers. Both teams are in search of their first victory, with the Clippers dropping their first game of the season against the Nuggets on Wednesday despite the heroic efforts of Boban the Friendly Giant. Both teams will need every win they can get as the Western Conference Playoff race will be even more crowded than last year.
Here are three things to watch at the Staples Center tonight: