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Jimmy Butler leaves Heat's 104–97 loss to Thunder with 1st quarter illness
The Thunder won their seventh consecutive game, improving to a Western Conference best 22–5.
NBA Northwest Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 5 | .815 | 0.0 | |
| 14 | 11 | .560 | 7.0 | |
| 14 | 12 | .538 | 7.5 | |
| 9 | 18 | .333 | 13.0 | |
| 6 | 20 | .231 | 15.5 |
