by Sports Xchange

--G Thabo Sefolosha is making a believer of some of the NBA's best when it comes to his defense. Kobe Bryant said recently that Sefolosha is closing in on the list of the league's best defenders.

"That's a great compliment coming from a guy like him," Sefolosha said. "Regardless of who you're guarding, each game I just try to come out and play hard and make it difficult for them to get good shots."

--G Russell Westbrook had his third double-double of the season 17 points and 10 assists Sunday against Orlando. Each has come in a win. Westbrook also had a team-high plus-41 while on the court against the Magic.

--F Jeff Green has only seven made field goals in his last two games, but he had to feel better about Sunday 4-for-7 effort. He came into the game off a miserable 3-for-15 showing at Houston.

MEDICAL WATCH: None.