Different verse, same as the first. The Oklahoma City Thunder are enduring another long layoff in the midst of the NBA Playoffs. This is old hat for the Thunde

After waiting nearly a week, the Oklahoma City Thunder will only need to wait a couple more days to find out their Round 2 opponent. The LA Clippers forced a Game 7 after they beat the Denver Nuggets in a 111-105 Game 6 win on Thursday.

The physicality in these NBA Playoffs is palpable, and most teams are sensing the shift. Some, like the Oklahoma City Thunder, even seem satisfied by it.