With the Western Conference being weaker than expected, two teams have been able to show better results than anticipated as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies have playoff hopes.

Oklahoma City finds itself with a mix of veterans and young talent that is meshing. Will they abort their plans of selling off assets?

Memphis is young but competitive as their talent is finding the necessary chemistry to close out games after an abysmal start. Are they for real and can they stay in the hunt for the eighth seed all season long?

Coast to Coast
Thomas Bryant,Pascal Siakam Norman Powell and Kyrie Irving all back for their teams.

Kendrick Perkins and Kevin Durant's Twitter fingers

Blake Griffin opts for surgery on his left knee

Slugs vs Thugs: Coach Beilein slips up with the Cavs

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