In one of the most important games of the season for both teams, Oklahoma Cty upstaged Brooklyn 120-104. Showing more glitter than a Brittany Spears concert, perfect Oklahoma Cty execution, a brilliant game by Stanford, and impeccable play-calling by Bob provided all the right ingredients for a big win.

Alves was key for Brooklyn, but after the game he looked like somebody had just run over his dog. "I thought we could do it. The whole game I was still thinking we were going to win. I guess that's the difference between thinking it and doing it. Give Oklahoma Cty credit - they are nothing but class. I just feel sorry for coach Bob. He had us ready and we let him down."

Oklahoma Cty was led by Stanford (28 points, 1 assists, a steal), Walston (22 points, a block), Golden (16 points, 11 boards, 0 assists). Brooklyn was led by Alves (12 points, 6 boards, 1 assists, 3 blocks), Jobe (13 points, 8 boards, 1 assists, a block), Hester (15 points, a block).

Oklahoma Cty have been victorious in the past 5 games and jump to 28-17 and 16-6 at home. They stay at #2 in the Northwest and hold at #6 overall in the Western Conference. Brooklyn drop to 19-24 after today's loss. They stay at #3 in the Atlantic and hold at #7 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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