Russell Westbrook’s triple-double includes 20 assists
Russell Westbrook had 25 points, a career-high 20 assists and 11 rebounds to help the Thunder beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-108 in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.
According to Stats LLC, it was the first triple-double with at least 25 points, 20 assists and 10 rebounds since Magic Johnson did it for the Lakers in 1988.
Kevin Love converted a four-point play with 1:32 remaining to seal Cleveland’s road win.
Kyrie Irving scored 30 points, and LeBron James had 25 points and 11 rebounds for the Cavs.
DeMarcus Cousins had 29 points and 11 rebounds for Sacramento.
Isaiah Thomas scored 16 of his 22 points in the third quarter, when Boston turned a three-point deficit into a 16-point lead en route to its 14th straight home victory.
Memphis guard Mario Chalmers left in the third quarter with a right foot injury.
Marcus Morris scored 20 points, including two three-pointers during visiting Detroit’s decisive fourth-quarter run.
The Pistons’ Andre Drummond had 25 points and 17 rebounds for his league-leading 54th double-double.
Chandler Parsons and Dirk Nowitzki each scored 25 points for Dallas, which lost its season-high fourth in a row.
James Harden scored 29 points, and Dwight Howard had 21 points and 18 rebounds to help visiting Houston even its record at .500.