Thunder’s romp marred by death

OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook just missed a triple-double, and the Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-95 on Thursday night, a day after Thunder assistant and former Pelicans coach Monty Williams’ wife died.

Ingrid Williams was involved in a car crash Tuesday night in Oklahoma City and died Wednesday. A moment of silence was observed for her before the game.

Monty Williams coached the Pelicans last season before coming to Oklahoma City to help new coach Billy Donovan.

Westbrook had 23 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. Kevin Durant scored 23 points, and Serge Ibaka added 18 for the Thunder.

They have won 14 of 16 heading into the All-Star break.

Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday each scored 23 points for New Or- leans.

Oklahoma City joined Golden State and San Antonio as the only teams with at least 40 wins.

Westbrook had his ninth rebound with just under three minutes to go in the third quarter before heading to the bench for his usual rest and the Thunder ahead 86-68.

Oklahoma City’s backups expanded the lead early in the fourth quarter, and Westbrook didn’t return.

Khris Middleton scored 27 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo had 17 points and 13 rebounds as Milwaukee held off visiting Washington.

Middleton tied a season high with nine assists.

Bradley Beal scored 19 points for the Wizards, and John Wall had 15 points and 10 assists for his 30th double-double of the season.