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Oklahoma in good rhythm

They have three straight wins (two were over Spurs and Utah). The Raptors ended their losing run with a win over Dallas but it's obvious that they miss Lowry

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Following the defeats to Atlanta and Miami, Toronto managed to get back on the winning track with a convincing 100-78 win. The Wizards' defeat was good news for them as it got them two games shots. They know that finishing in spot 2 or 3 in regular season would see them avoid the Cavs in playoff second round, which means they will be very motivated in the remaining 15 games. 

- We're looking at top 4 and they're all very close. Someone has a great week, someone starts going down and things change fast. There are quite a few games left and we need to look at every game as if it was out last one - DeRozan said after hitting team-high 25 points against Dallas. 

Powell added 19 as he started instead of Carroll, while Valanciunas recorded his 25th double-double of the season with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Patterson and Wright added 11 points each from the bench.

- Everything is always about defense. We need to insist on that because offense-oriented game doesn't get you wins. Defense is the key - Powell said.

They will face Oklahoma now. The opponetns have the unstoppable Westbrook and are on a three-game winning run. The wins over the Spurs and Utah are especially significant. The last game was easier because they palyed the Nets. 

The first half finished at 55-55 but the difference is quality transpired lately. Oklahoma won it 60-42 for their 38th win of the season. 

Westbrook finished the game with 25 points, 12 rebounds and 19 assists, which was his 33rd triple-double of the season. He went just 6-for-18 from the floor after hitting at least 40 points in the last 8 games. It was interesting to see Gibson passing up on a rebound 4 minutes before the end to allow Russ to get double-digit rebounds. 

- I just wanted him to get another triple-double so I step away from the ball - Gibson said. He finished the game with 17 points and 8 rebounds.

Oladipo added 21 points, Kanter 17, Abrines 13 and Adams 11.

They now face Toronto, who beat them 112-102 in the first match. That was an interesting battle between DeRozan who had 37 points and Westbrook, who added 36.