Oklahoma City, OK (Sports Network) - Kevin Durant's first career triple-double
and Russell Westbrook's 30 points lifted the Oklahoma City Thunder to a
119-109 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
Durant tallied 25 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, while Westbrook added
seven assists and five steals for Oklahoma City, which has won seven of its
last eight contests.
Kevin Martin had 23 points off the bench in the winning effort.
Stephen Curry recorded 22 points and David Lee finished with 19 points, 10
boards and five helpers for the Warriors, who had their brief two-game
winning streak snapped.
The Warriors trailed by 21 heading into the final frame, but cut the deficit
to 105-98 midway through the period following a Curry 3-pointer.
Oklahoma City, though, countered with a 10-4 swing and Durant's triple gave
the hosts a 115-102 advantage with 3:27 left.
Golden State never got within single digits the rest of the way.
The Thunder took a 26-25 edge after one before Martin netted 10 in the second
as the hosts led 59-46 heading into the locker room.
The margin stretched to 94-73 going into the fourth.
GAME NOTES:
Durant has scored more than 25 points in six straight games after failing to
accomplish the feat over his first five contests ... Oklahoma City
outrebounded Golden State, 46-42.
The Sports Network