The #1 and #2 positions in the Western Conference are all but set in stone, which means it's that time of the season that coach Pop feels its necessary to rest his guys for the post season. The Spurs suited up tonight in Oklahoma City without Kawhi Leonard, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and LaMarcus Aldridge. Kawhi was the only one sitting out with an actual injury, recovering from a right quad contusion, while the others were simply out for rest. Here's what the starting line-up looked like:
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This unusual group kept up with OKC's talent filled starting five in the first few minutes, but the Thunder couldn't seem to miss early on.