Westbrook extends triple-double streak

OKLAHOMA CITY 101 NEW ORLEANS 92

Russell Westbrook became the first NBA player with five consecutive triple-doubles since Michael Jordan had seven straight in 1989, finishing with 28 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists Sunday night to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-92 victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans.

The Thunder have won all five games during Westbrook’s streak. It was his 10th triple-double of the season and the 47th of his career.

Westbrook is still averaging a triple-double for the season — 31.0 points, 10.8 rebounds and 11.3 assists per game through 21 games. But he says he doesn’t worry about numbers.

“I just play, honestly,” he said. “I don’t want to get in a conversation of if I’m going to do it every night. I just go out and compete at a high level every night, like I’ve been doing since I’ve been in the NBA.”

Enes Kanter had 17 points and 10 rebounds and Victor Oladipo scored 15 points for the Thunder, who have recovered from a stretch of seven losses in nine games last month and are tied for fifth in the Western Conference with a 13-8 record.

“I just like to win, brother,” Westbrook said. “That’s the most important part. Making sure my guys are good, making sure everybody’s happy with their games, and making sure we win the game.”

Anthony Davis, the league’s leading scorer, had 37 points and 15 rebounds for New Orleans. Pelicans rookie Buddy Hield, who led Oklahoma to the Final Four last season, scored 16 points in his first game back in the state.

at New York 106, Sacramento 98:

Derrick Rose and Carmelo Anthony each scored 20 points, and the Knicks held off the Kings for their eighth win in 11 games. Kristaps Porzingis had 15 points and 14 rebounds for New York. DeMarcus Cousins finished with 36 points and 12 rebounds for Sacramento, but shot just nine for 30.

Orlando 98, at Detroit 92: Serge Ibaka scored 21 points and blocked four shots to help the Magic end the Pistons’ three-game winning streak. Nikola Vucevic had 16 points and eight rebounds for Orlando. Pistons guard Reggie Jackson scored 18 points in his season debut after missing 21 games because of knee tendinitis. Marcus Morris led Detroit with 21 points.

Indiana 111, at Clippers 102