Westbrook continues his case for MVP honors with 38th triple-double

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard and triple-double generator Russell Westbrook further burnished his MVP credentials Wednesday night.

Westbrook brought the Thunder back from a 21-point deficit in the third quarter, led a furious rally late in the fourth quarter and paced Oklahoma City to a 114-106 overtime win against Orlando at Amway Center.

After Magic center Nikola Vucevic made only one of two free throws with 13.7 seconds remaining in regulation, giving the Thunder an opening to tie the game.

Westbrook sank a 3pointer from 30 feet to knot the score at 102-102 with 7.1 seconds left.

Westbrook finished with 57 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists and recorded his 38th triple-double.

He clinched the triple-double when he passed the ball to former Magic guard Victor Oladipo and Oladipo sank a 3-pointer to put the Thunder ahead 107-105 with 3:59 remaining in overtime.

The Thunder, who secured a playoff berth, never trailed again.

Other games

Hawks 99, 76ers 92: Dwight Howard had 22 points and 20 rebounds to lead host Atlanta past Philadelphia.

Heat 105, Knicks 88: Goran Dragic had 20 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds, and Miami breezed to a victory in New York.

Hornets 110, Raptors 106: Marco Belinelli scored 21 points and Kemba Walker had 19 as Charlotte won in Toronto.

Bucks 103, Celtics 100: Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points and nine rebounds, and visiting Milwaukee knocked Boston out of first place in the East.

Pelicans 121, Mavericks 118: Anthony Davis had 30 points and 13 rebounds as host New Orleans beat Dallas.

Grizzlies 110, Pacers 97: Mike Conley matched his career high with seven 3pointers, scoring 36 points, as Memphis routed visiting Indiana.