Oklahoma Cty brushed past an overmatched Washington team today 119-106. Always politically correct, Oklahoma Cty coach Bob stated simply "We just managed to do what we needed to get done out there. The players had solid execution all around, and Hodges's effort helped set the pace. Washington is a team we've had success against in the past, which I think gave us a bit more confidence coming in."

Washington coach Bob was a little more frank. "We knew going in that we'd need a miracle to beat Oklahoma Cty, and we didn't get it. They have better players and a better coach, and did what they were supposed to do out there. I'm just glad the final score wasn't even worse."

Oklahoma Cty was led by Hodges (20 points, 5 boards, 3 assists, 2 steals), Johnson (25 points, 6 boards, 0 assists, a block), Stanford (23 points, 2 steals). Washington was led by Washington (18 points, 15 boards, 0 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks), French (15 points, 3 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks), Smith (10 points, a steal).

Oklahoma Cty improve to 9-7. They stay at #3 in the Northwest and remain at #7 overall in the Western Conference. With the loss, Washington stand at 6-9 and 5-6 at home. They hold at #4 in the Southeast and drop to #10 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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