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Mavericks, Nuggets among Thunder's top challengers

January 31, 2025 06:00 AM

Jay Croucher and Kurt Helin highlight the biggest threats to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference, including a Dallas Mavericks team that has yet to prove what it can do with a healthy lineup.

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