This is likely the only time I can write this all season but the Nets actually are fat and happy. They just beat their long-time arch rivals the Knicks, 120-112, at home this past Sunday.

Brooklyn hasn't won two games in a row all season. The Nets had not won at home since Dec. 26 before defeating the Knicks. They are 3-12 during their past 15 home contests.

Oklahoma City is a bad road club. But the Thunder are three tiers above the Nets and won't be overlooking them. Oklahoma City needs victories to overtake the Jazz and Clippers to gain the fourth-seed in the playoffs.

The Thunder should have their full focus having been idle since Saturday and not playing again until Thursday.

Russell Westbrook is having a record season. He should put up monster numbers against the Nets' last-ranked defense. The Thunder also are getting outstanding play from shooting guard Victor Oladipo, who is averaging 19.3 points while connecting on 55.3 percent of his shots from the floor since returning from a back injury.