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It’s Friday, February 7, and the Toronto Raptors (16-35) and Oklahoma City Thunder (40-9) are all set to square off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. After a stretch of exceptional play and results in late January,

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced they have signed Ajay Mitchell to a standard deal. He was previously on a two-way contract for the first half of the season. It's reportedly a two-year, $6 million contract.

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After a stretch of exceptional play and results in late January, the Raptors have lost their last two games and three of their last four. Meanwhile, the West’s top team continues to play well winning three in a row and four of their last five. And the rich get richer as Chet Holmgren is expected back in the OKC lineup as early as tonight.

The Oklahoma City Thunder conclude a four-game homestand when they host the Toronto Raptors on Friday. It's the season's second matchup as OKC blew out Toronto on Dec. 5. The Thunder (49-9) are fresh off a third straight blowout win.