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After a pretty difficult schedule in February that featured 10 of 12 games against playoff teams, the Thunder get some relief with what should be an easier game to manage in Dallas. Still, in spite of the injuries and the difficult schedule, OKC went 7-5 in February, staying atop the Western Conference standings. The Thunder still has one of the toughest remaining schedules, but even more important than finishing as the top seed in the West is getting the team fully healthy. As they inch closer to that, OKC’s depth will play a huge role, as they should be able to help manage games like this one against a lesser Dallas squad, giving everybody a little bit of a rest.