(Video) Byron Mullens 12.12.2010 (vs Cleveland)

(Byron Mullens)

12.10.2010 - Tulsa 66ers 120 at Sioux Falls Sky Force 102 (NBA D-League) W
-Byron Mullens - 19 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists

12.12.2010 - Oklahoma City 106 vs Cleveland 77 (NBA Regular Season) W

-Byron Mullens: 5 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block (career high in points in an NBA regular season game)

Early Christmas for Mullens? The improvement of Oklahoma City Thunder Center Byron Mullens has been on display in Mid-December 2010. The second year pro (pictured left: big dunk vs Cleveland - 12.12.2010 Associated Press) out of Columbus, Ohio responded to last week's D-League Assignment with 19 points vs the Sky Force of Sioux Falls on the 10th.

And then the unexpected occurred when injuries to centers Nenad Kristic & Cole Adrich meant an early call up back to OKC for Mullens. Two days after playing a game in South Dakota, Byron was in uniform for OKC's December 12th home game vs the hapless Cleveland Cavaliers. The former Buckeye was fortunate to get some extended playing time in 4th quarter vs the Cavs (in the midst of a blowout)..his highlights included a nice two handed slam, plus a block on Ramon Sessions on the other end. Check him out!