Before the season started, Las Vegas oddsmakers looked at the situation unfolding in Oklahoma City, and like many others, expected the Thunder to trade away key veterans such as Chris Paul and Danilo Gallinari in the coming months.

After Boston inbounded the ball to Kemba Walker, it looked like the Thunder would have to foul. With only a little over a month remaining in the regular season, the playoff race is about to start heating up, and the Thunder are in strong position. All of a sudden, the Thunder might not merely make the playoffs, but could host a first-round series – something they didn’t even manage last season.