That said, the Thunder should prefer the Clippers to move on to Round 2. Leonard and Harden are a scary duo to face, but OKC is equipped with the right perimeter defenders to slow them down. Zubac has had a career season, but Hartenstein is the perfect counterpart against him on the boards and inside the paint.

The Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers’ first round series has been the most competitive series of the NBA Playoffs so far, with the winner earning the privilege of taking on top-seeded Oklahoma City in Round 2.

Meet reporters Joel Lorenzi, Justin Martinez, Joe Mussatto, Jenni Carlson and editor Jeff Patterson, the team helping tell the story about the Oklahoma City Thunder's rise in the NBA.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (and the Seattle Supersonics before them) have 51 jersey numbers worn by the players who have suited up for the franchise since its founding at the start

During his time suiting up for the Nets, MacLean wore only jersey No. 24 and put up 10.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.

Oklahoma City’s first round series against the Grizzlies went about as well as anyone could’ve hoped for. Similar to last year’s opening series against the Pelicans, the Thunder cruised to a sweep and will now be rewarded with a week of rest.