RUSSELL WESTBROOK had 32 points, 17 rebounds and 11 assists for his 17th triple-double of the season as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 121-106 in the NBA on Saturday night.
Westbrook made seven 3-pointers after hitting a career-high eight Thursday night at Houston, and matched his season high in rebounds in the 54th triple-double of his career. The Thunder improved to 32-3 the past two seasons when Westbrook gets a triple-double.
Steven Adams scored 16 points, and Victor Oladipo added 15 to help the Thunder snap a three-game losing streak.
Wilson Chandler scored 24 points for Denver. The Nuggets have lost five in a row.
In Boston, Isaiah Thomas scored 38 points and Marcus Smart added a season-high 22 as Boston beat New Orleans 117-108.
It was the 21st consecutive 20-point game for Thomas. Gerald Green added 15, and Kelly Olynyk had 12 to help the Celtics win their fourth straight.
Anthony Davis had 36 points and 15 rebounds for the Pelicans.
(SD-Agencies)
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