Shortly after the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament and Bloomfield Christmas Tournament wrapped, honors were handed out to several players who excelled over the past week.

Their fortunes turned in a disastrous third quarter during their first matchup with Oklahoma City this season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder grinded out a 113-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves for its 12th consecutive regular-season win, tying a franchise record. O ...