Russell Westbrook notched his league-leading 13th triple-double with 20 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised past the Philadelphia 76ers 111-97 on Friday.
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In the process, Westbrook tied Grant Hill (1996-97) and Jason Kidd (2007-08) for 13 triple-doubles in a season dating back at least 25 years. Westbrook posted a triple-double and Durant followed with a double-double. Ultimately for the Thunder, it was the shot making abilities of Durant that proved enough for them, who had 33 points, but more importantly, was there to respond to George’s big play in the second half.
Wade reached a significant milestone in a game the Heat never trailed.
Augustin, a former Charlotte Bobcats player, was 8 of 11 from the field with three 3-pointers on a night when the Nuggets led by as many as 22 in the second half.
Aron Baynes had a career-high 21 points and fellow reserve Anthony Tolliver had 17 in the second half as the Pistons pulled away to a 115-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at The Palace. Westbrook exploded down the lane for a dunk four minutes later for two of his eight third-quarter points, bringing the fans out of their seats again.
The Pacers have the easiest remaining strength of schedule for the final 13 games of the regular season, and for a team seeking to secure a playoff berth, the sight of the Philadelphia 76ers will be a welcome one. They are the best in the National Basketball Association.
Nik Stauskas scored 23 points for Philadelphia, which has lost 17 of its last 18. They kept the game close while playing with poise and energy.
“We’re small and we’re not thick”, Brown said. Philadelphia native Dion Waiters played his second game after missing four games following the death of younger brother Demetrius Pinckney, who was killed in South Philadelphia on March 8. LeBron James had 18 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
Oklahoma City also won its 20th road game, pushing its mark to 20-13.
John Wall had 24 points and 10 assists as the surging Washington Wizards rallied with a dominant third quarter for a 99-89 win over the New York Knicks on Saturday night.
The Pacers needed this sort of effort from George to have enough, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough against an Oklahoma City team that shot 52% for the game.
76ers: C Jahlil Okafor (knee) missed his 10th straight game. F Robert Covington (concussion) and F Richaun Holmes (Achilles’) sat out for the third straight game….
Durant sealed it by going 3 of 4 on free throws in the last 3 seconds.
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Derrick Rose scored 22 points and Nikola Mirotic and Taj Gibson each had 15 as the Chicago Bulls beat the Utah Jazz 92-85 on Saturday night at the United Center.
