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Abdel Nader has stepped up in the last two games with the Thunder battling depth issues on the perimeter. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman

PHOENIX – Two games in a row. Abdel Nader mentioned it playfully before reporters started their questions, almost in disbelief himself.

No, not two-consecutive scoring outbursts like the career-high 18 points Nader posted in the Thunder’s 118-102 win against the Suns on Friday.