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Add another contender to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s list of impressive recent conquests. The Thunder built a big lead over Boston and held off a late comeback bid for a 127-123 win Tuesday night over the Celtics, owners of the NBA’s best record. Oklahoma City has gained eight of its past nine games, putting the Thunder second in the Western Conference at 23-9. That span has featured victories over elite competition, including the first-place teams from both conferences (the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Celtics) and the defending champion Denver Nuggets, who Oklahoma City beat twice on the road. “That’s a talented young team, and I don’t believe this […]