Westbrook scores 57 in Thunder’s OT win
ORLANDO, Fla. — Russell Westbrook had 57 points — the most in a triple-double in NBA history — 13 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 114-106 overtime win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.
Westbrook, a leading MVP candidate, led the Thunder to their largest comeback in team history, rallying Oklahoma City from a 21-point deficit in the second half as he recorded his 38th triple-double of the season.
And like the 13-point outburst in the final three minutes against Dallas on Monday night for the win, Westbrook was again the catalyst as he hit big shots in the fourth quarter, including the tying 3-pointer with 7.1 seconds remaining to force the extra period.
Enes Kanter added 17 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for the Thunder, and Victor Oladipo had 13 points while returning to Amway Center for the first time since being traded by the Magic last June.
WARRIORS 110, SPURS 98
In San Antonio, Texas, Curry scored 29 points, Klay Thompson had 23 and Golden State rallied from a 22-point deficit in the opening quarter to beat the Spurs for their ninth straight win.
Golden State extended its lead over San Antonio to 3½ games for the league’s best record, beating the Spurs for the first time in three meetings this season.
Kawhi Leonard had 19 points and five assists for San Antonio. Leonard shot 7 for 20 from the field while being guarded by a rotation of defenders.
The Spurs had a five-game winning streak halted. Manu Ginobili had 18 points for San Antonio and LaMarcus Aldridge added 17.
BUCKS 103, CELTICS 100
In Boston, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points and nine rebounds, and Milwaukee knocked the Celtics out of first place in the Eastern Conference.
Malcolm Brogdon, one of the leading contenders for NBA Rookie of the Year, finished with 16 points and nine assists. He had six key points in the final 2:46 to help Milwaukee fend off a late Boston charge.
The Bucks (39-36) have won five of six, including four straight on the road.
Boston (48-27) had won four in a row. The loss put the Celtics back in second in the East, percentage points behind idle Cleveland.
HEAT 105, KNICKS 88
In New York, Goran Dragic had 20 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and Miami breezed past the Knicks.
Reserve James Johnson added 18 points for the Heat. Josh Richardson finished with 17 points as Miami (37-38) improved to 26-8 since an 11-30 start.
Kristaps Porzingis had 20 points and eight rebounds for the Knicks, who were eliminated from postseason contention for the fourth straight season since winning the Atlantic Division in 2012-13.
HORNETS 110, RAPTORS 106
In Toronto, Marco Belinelli scored 21 points, Kemba Walker had 19 and Charlotte beat the Raptors.
Walker hit two big 3-pointers in the final 2 minutes, including one that gave the Hornets a 104-101 lead with 37.5 seconds left. He also had four rebounds and two assists, helping Charlotte (34-41) stop Toronto’s six-game win streak.
HAWKS 99, 76ERS 92
In Philadelphia, Dwight Howard had 22 points and 20 rebounds to lead Atlanta over the 76ers.
The Hawks have won two straight following a seven-game losing streak that stunted their push in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Atlanta is still in the fight for a fifth seed with Milwaukee, Indiana and Miami.
Tim Hardaway Jr. and Kent Bazemore each scored 19 points for the Hawks.
PELICANS 121, MAVERICKS 118
In New Orleans, Anthony Davis had 30 points and 13 rebounds, DeMarcus Cousins added 29 points and 16 rebounds in his return from a two-game absence, and the Pelicans beat the Mavericks.
Back from a right ankle sprain, Cousins played 40 minutes. His baskets included a 29-foot 3-pointer at the end of the first half and he was 10 of 12 at the free-throw line. Davis’ highlights included an offensive rebound and dunk with 1:50 left as New Orleans won for the seventh time in 10 games.
GRIZZLIES 110, PACERS 97
In Memphis, Tenn., Mike Conley matched his career high with seven 3-pointers on his way to 36 points, helping the Grizzlies top Indiana.
Vince Carter had 21 points and eight rebounds, and Zach Randolph finished with 17 points as Memphis snapped a four-game losing streak.
JAZZ 112, KINGS 82
In Sacramento, Calif., Gordon Hayward scored 20 points, Rodney Hood had 18 and Utah beat the Kings.
Utah jumped out to an early 20-point lead, and then squandered most of it in the second quarter. But it put together a solid second half to secure its third win in four games.
CLIPPERS 133, WIZARDS 124
In Los Angeles, J.J. Redick scored a seasonhigh 31 points and hit seven 3-pointers, helping the Clippers beat Washington.
The Wizards have won 16 games after trailing by double-digits this season but couldn’t end their skid against the Clippers at Staples Center that dates to Feb. 13, 2008.