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Season opener holds new goals for OKC

By MIKE BALDWIN NewsOK.com
Published: 10/28/2009 2:22 AM
Last Modified: 10/28/2009 6:38 AM

If the Thunder is going to rise to playoff contention, one way to do it is on the backs of bad teams.

A chance to begin the climb comes in tonight's season-opener against Sacramento in a Ford Center matchup of two lottery teams.

The Thunder is looking to improve on a 23-win season. The Kings' 17 wins last season were the fewest in the NBA.

"Most playoff teams beat the teams they're supposed to beat and split with teams they're fighting for (playoff) spots," Thunder coach Scott Brooks said. "That's always been the case. You have to take care of home court and beat the teams you're supposed to beat."

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By MIKE BALDWIN NewsOK.com

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	Report Comment TulsaTulsa, Tulsa (10/28/2009 7:59:57 PM) why is this game not on cox hd 722 or cox 27 in Tulsa? I'm confused....
	Report Comment TulsaTulsa, Tulsa (10/28/2009 8:00:27 PM) it says it is supposed to be on the OKC Thunder website, but the Dallas Stars game is on. I thought we were getting FSOK now not FSSW

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