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The Oklahoma City Thunder rev up their engines again tonight, and against a familiar opponent in the Utah Jazz. Ever since Utah unceremoniously ended the Carmelo experiment of yesteryear, OKC fans have been left wondering how high the Thunder ceiling actually is, given how badly they looked in those playoffs.
In their first head-to-head this season, the Thunder came out in full force, dominating from opening tip. In their second, OKC eked out a win on the road. In both games, Paul George showcased what we’ve come to understand as a certifiable MVP-level run.