Layne Murdoch/NBAE/Getty Images BOX SCORE Let’s get the best part out of the way: The Thunder officially clinched their second straight playoff berth with a 99-90 win over Portland tonight. And let me tell

Layne Murdoch/NBAE/Getty Images BOX SCORE Really there wasn’t a ton of doubt about the outcome coming in. Without Kevin Love, the Thunder had every reason to take care of the Timberwolves Friday night in

Layne Murdoch/NBAE/Getty Images BOX SCORE All the things the Thunder did bad against the Raptors Sunday, they did much better against the Jazz tonight. With two days off to think about it and work

Layne Murdoch/NBAE/Getty Images BOX SCORE Well, now we know which late-season game people can point to if a single loss costs Oklahoma City a better playoff seed. I guess the bright side is that

Layne Murdoch/NBAE/Getty Images BOX SCORE For a second there, this game was close. Then everyone blinked and the Thunder was up 15 with two minutes left. That’s what outstanding defense does for you. The

AP Photo BOX SCORE Pretty sure this is what Sam Presti had in mind when he pushed the big red button on that trade three weeks ago. This team had a look tonight. It

Ned Dishman/NBAE/Getty Images BOX SCORE Let’s all simmer. All settle down a bit. Five deep breaths and a count to 10. It might be difficult to temper the excitement, but perspective is always important.

David Liam Kyle/NBAE/Getty Images BOX SCORE It’s kind of hard to be impressed when you beat a 12-win team in March in almost any circumstance. But I’m pretty impressed by the Thunder’s effort Sunday.