Dirk Nowitzki became only the sixth NBA player to reach 30,000 points as the Dallas Mavericks triumphed 122-111 over the Los Angeles Lakers. The 38-year-old German needed 20 points to reach the milestone but finished the game with 25 as Dallas picked up their second straight home win over the Lakers.
Category: Russell Westbrook
Trail Blazers overcome Westbrook’s 58 to top Thunder 126-121
The Portland Trail Blazers overcame Russell Westbrook’s career-high 58 points to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 126-121 on Tuesday night. Allen Crabbe scored 23 points, Damian Lillard had 22 and C.J. McCollum 21 for the Trail Blazers, who won their third straight.
Russell Westbrook vs. Trail Blazers: Stats, Highlights and Reaction
Russell Westbrook ‘s next-level nose for the basket was on display again Tuesday night when he dropped a career-high 58 58 POINTS. It's a new career-high for Russ; however, a fourth straight loss for the Thunder https://t.co/sUFXEVUqKO Tuesday represented the second time this season Westbrook has topped the half-century mark in a single game, tying him with the Houston Rockets’ James Harden for the league lead in that category.
Mark Cuban says Russell Westbrook is not in the mix for the MVP
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has not been a public fan of Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook . He famously said last year that Westbrook was not a superstar .
Oklahoma City Thunder: Where NBA National Scribes Power Rank OKC in Week 18
Feb 26, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Solomon Hill fights for position with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Abrines during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports Coming out of the All Star break, the OKC Thunder made a trade and won their first two games.
Westbrook scores 41 in triple-double as Thunder top Pelicans
Russell Westbrook blew past Steven Adams’ pick and saw 6-foot-11, 270-pound DeMarcus Cousins slide over to block his path to the rim. Westbrook didn’t care.
Westbrook’s triple-double leads Thunder past Lakers, 110-93
Russell Westbrook scored 17 points in his 28th triple-double of the season, and his new teammates fit in seamlessly as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 110-93 on Friday night. Westbrook also had 18 rebounds and 17 assists for the 65th triple-double of his career.
Thunder get Gibson, McDermott from Bulls, more trade deadline moves
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls were able to pull off a multi-player deal before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. The Thunder picked up reinforcements for Russell Westbrook by getting forwards Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott from the Bulls.
Thunder: Andre Roberson staying in OKC amid an uncertain future at the trade deadline
… Y BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN] Erik Horne is in his second season on the Thunder beat. Horne joined The Oklahoman as a sports web editor/producer in September 2013 following a…
Thursday Bolts – 2.23.17
… If they can contend for a title. According to a person with knowledge of the meeting who spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation, that is the crossroads that Pacers president Larry Bird now …
The Latest: West leads All-Star game 97-92 at halftime
Eastern Conference LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers makes a backwards dunk during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game against the Western Conference in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. less Eastern Conference LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers makes a backwards dunk during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game against the Western Conference in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, … more Western Conference guard Russell Westbrook, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.
Westbrook, Durant All-Star reunion off to awkward start
FILE – In this April 11, 2016, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook, left, and Kevin Durant talk during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Okla. The next time Russell… .
Keidel: The Simmering Durant-Westbrook Feud
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Warriors at Thunder: Watch Golden State online
Kevin Durant will make his long awaited return home on Saturday night, when the Golden State Warriors take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. There hasn’t been a game on the regular season schedule in the NBA that has been circle more times this year than the Golden State Warriors’ first trip to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBAThunder players indifferent to fans reaction on Kevin Durant
… he was here. We had a lot of good years, had a lot of success while he was here. It’s up to the fans. That’s the way sports is. That’s the way it goes. It will be interesting to see. “We don’t talk much. He plays for another team. It’s hard to keep …
Thunder fans have mixed emotions as Kevin Durant retuns
… to come back,” she said. “He left. He’s gone.Stay away. But yeah, we love him. “I understand that it’s professional sports and sometimes players leave to win championships. But you and Russell Westbrook were special. Why go out there to play with …
Former teammates Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell
… both clever and tasteless were everywhere, the boo-birds turned out, as did the creative hecklers and the like. “Sports fans are emotional, as they should be,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who called James’ return to Cleveland as a TNT analyst at …
Tyronn Lue’s decision and Kyrie Irving’s duel with Russell…
But overall the trip was successful, as the Cavs got back to their championship form — sharing the basketball, nailing 3-pointers and getting contributions beyond LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving. Questionable choice? – Head coach Tyronn Lue contemplated sitting the Big Three.
Kevin Durant talks OKC return and ‘fake drama’ involving Russell Westbrook
Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant said in a Tuesday interview with SportsCenter that he? has “been thinking” about Saturday night’s highly anticipated return to? Oklahoma City ?”for the last month” and just wants “to experience it [and] see how I feel once that moment comes.” In a SportsCenter sit-down with ESPN’s Marc Stein, Durant also insisted that ?he is prepared for whatever reaction greets him at Chesapeake Energy Arena, saying: “I know what’s important [to Thunder fans] and their team is way more important than just one player.
Westbrook powers Thunder past Blazers 105-99
Russell Westbrook scored 19 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Westbrook also had eight assists and four rebounds in his eighth 40-point performance of the season.
Rapid Reaction: Russell Westbrook finishes off Blazers in explosive fourth quarter
… ipo in double-digit rebounds. Erik Horne is in his second season on the Thunder beat. Horne joined The Oklahoman as a sports web editor/producer in September 2013 following a…
Rapid Reaction: Russell Westbrook finishes off Blazers in explosive fourth quarter
… ipo in double-digit rebounds. Erik Horne is in his second season on the Thunder beat. Horne joined The Oklahoman as a sports web editor/producer in September 2013 following a…
Shootaround: Cavs Confident, ‘Been Here Before’
No. 1: Smith: Cavs have been here before, will be fine — Leave it up to the wisdom of J.R. Smith to put the Cleveland Cavaliers’ recent issues in the proper perspective. Yes, that J.R. Smith.
LeBron James, owner Dan Gilbert and Cleveland Cavaliers’ roster: Crowquill
This afternoon the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder and triple-double machine Russell Westbrook at Quicken Loans Arena. In case you haven’t heard, the Cavs are in somewhat of a slump and their star player is not happy with management’s efforts to bolster the roster for another championship run.
What the four-day layoff means for the Oklahoma City Thunder
… the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 122-96. Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports The OKC Thunder are in the middle of the most difficult schedule stretch of their season. With four days off they had ample …
Warriors Assaulted, Insulted and Upset Russell Westbrook
… rk, Stephen holds a master’s degree in public communications. Money well spent? I’d say so. These days he jokes about sports on the Internet. Professionally.
Count on king of Thunder court to scramble the numbers
Russell Westbrook is either on the verge of history or overkill this NBA season and on pace for one of the most baffling statistical efforts.Soaring, scowling and prowling the court, Oklahoma City’s one-man show provides basketball’s best story as he goes everywhere, compiling numbers like an accountant.Westbrook now looks set to join Oscar Robertson in averaging a triple- double for an entire sea… Russell Westbrook is either on the verge of history or overkill this NBA season and on pace for one of the most baffling statistical efforts. Soaring, scowling and prowling the court, Oklahoma City’s one-man show provides basketball’s best story as he goes everywhere, compiling numbers like an accountant.
Chris Paul to have surgery on torn ligament in left thumb, out 6-8 weeks
When the Clippers last were without Chris Paul , they dropped six games in a row. Granted, that was without Blake Griffin , too, but this team struggles on offense without the Point God running the show.
Chris Paul out 6-8 weeks with torn thumb ligament
The Clippers are a perfect 7-0 in 2017 but, dating back to last season, are 3-9 in games without both Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. The good news for the Clippers is Blake Griffin is nearing a return to the court.
By the numbers
… (1. Sergio Rodriguez, 72.8). Erik Horne is in his second season on the Thunder beat. Horne joined The Oklahoman as a sports web editor/producer in September 2013 following a…
Thunder Grit-and-Grind Memphis in Statement Win
In a rare January home game the OKC Thunder jumped on the Grizzlies and led the entire game to notch their 24th victory of the season. The win moves them ahead of the Grizzlies into sixth place.
Westbrook’s 18th triple-double leads Thunder past Grizzlies
Russell Westbrook posted his 18th triple-double of the season, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 103-95 on Wednesday night . Westbrook finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists for the 55th triple-double of his career.
Batum scores 28 points, Hornets beat Thunder 123-112 –
Batum twice drew whistles on 3-pointers en route to a season-high 28 points in the Charlotte Hornets’ 123-112 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Batum was a regular at the foul line Wednesday night, converting 13 of 15 free throws.
Rockets 11 mins ago 10:48 p.m.Nene’s late free throws lift Rockets over Thunder, 118-116
… Oklahoma City Thunder forward Domantas Sabonis (3) in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports HOUSTON (AP) – James Harden scored 26 points and Nene made two free throws with 0.7 seconds remaining to lift the Houston …
Batum scores 28 points, Hornets beat Thunder 123-112
Nicolas Batum had a season-high 28 points, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Oklahoma Thunder 123-112 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak. Batum was 7 of 18 from the field and made 13 of 15 free throws.
What is the Oklahoma City Thunder’s next move going to be?
Oct 28, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti is seen on the floor prior to action against the Phoenix Suns at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports To say the OKC Thunder have been in a transition period ever since Kevin Durant decided to join the Warriors is an under statement.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Christmas game preview odds and information
The last time these Northwest Division rivals met, a balanced Oklahoma City iteration prevailed 112-92. During this early November tilt, OKC placed five players in double-figure scoring and effectively limited each Minnesota contributor not named Karl-Anthony Towns.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Christmas game preview odds and information
The last time these Northwest Division rivals met, a balanced Oklahoma City iteration prevailed 112-92. During this early November tilt, OKC placed five players in double-figure scoring and effectively limited each Minnesota contributor not named Karl-Anthony Towns.
Timberwolves vs Thunder: Christmas Day Preview
The Timberwolves square-off against the red-hot Russell Westbrook on Christmas Day – the first time that the Wolves have ever played on Christmas. When this game was originally scheduled, the records for the two teams was expected to be similar at this junction of the season.
Timberwolves vs Thunder: Christmas Day Preview
The Timberwolves square-off against the red-hot Russell Westbrook on Christmas Day – the first time that the Wolves have ever played on Christmas. When this game was originally scheduled, the records for the two teams was expected to be similar at this junction of the season.