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OKC Thunder leap in week 12 of national power rankings

OKC Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) drives to the basket Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

The first full week of action since teams returned from the break finds the OKC Thunder doing something they aren’t supposed to do — winning!

Some of their counterparts are on extensive streaks moving in both directions. The Rockets are the outlier as they enter week 13 mired in a 15-game losing streak.

With the trade deadline looming, the final days leading up to the 25th will be invaluable. Clubs will decide if they are buyers, sellers, or elect to remain status quo.