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The Thunder are coming fresh off a big win at home over the Utah Jazz, where just about everything went right. Just about everything. Russell Westbrook continues to battle some combination of physical and mental distress, so while he can still post triple-doubles in his sleep, he can’t seem to make a free throw. This will be something to watch as he battles against the always tough Jrue Holiday.
However, Westbrook may have a break, because here is tonight’s Pelicans injury report:
Without PG Elfrid Payton and wing player Nikola Mirotic, Billy Donovan is presented with some interesting opportunities defensively.