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Jerami Grant thrives in starting role, and the Thunder thrive with him there

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OAKLAND – It started as a matchup-driven decision. At least that's what Thunder coach Billy Donovan said, and it made sense a month ago against the Celtics. But in the Thunder's 13 games since, Jerami Grant has become a constant in the Thunder's starting lineup.

Grant was cleared to play Wednesday at Golden State, after leaving late in the Thunder's 117-113 loss at Sacramento Monday with a right ankle injury.

Good thing for OKC because his practically instant development since being inserted in the starting lineup has changed his own production – Grant is shooting 52.7 percent per game as a starter, as opposed to 26.