Oklahoma City

Westbrook nets triple double for never-say-die Thunder

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Russell Westbrook tallied 27 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a dramatic 119-117 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, capping a heart-pounding three overtime NBA contest. Westbrook, an American, posted his 10th triple-double of the season and the 89th of his career on Friday night in front of 20,600 at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo CenterRead more

Porzingis eases injury fears for Knicks

New York - Muslimchronicle

New York Knicks ace Kristaps Porzingis escaped a serious knee injury when he limped off against the Brooklyn Nets but remains doubtful for this weekend's clash against Oklahoma City, the team said Friday. An MRI scan revealed no structural damage, with the towering forward diagnosed with a twisted left knee. Porzingis, who left Thursday's win over the Nets in theRead more

Paul George shows off skill, juggles emotions

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Russell Westbrook recorded his ninth triple double of the season and Paul George made a successful return to Indiana as the Oklahoma City Thunder edged the Pacers 100-95 on Wednesday. The four-time all-star George was booed loudly whenever he touched the ball in his first return to the Bankers Life Fieldhouse arena since being traded five months ago. But George'sRead more

Thunder survive Rockets, claw back in series

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Russell Westbrook's latest triple-double came with plenty of help from his teammates, and translated to a 115-113 NBA playoff victory for the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was a win the Thunder desperately needed after falling 0-2 down in their Western Conference first-round series against the Houston Rockets. That included a disheartening defeat on Wednesday, when Westbrook posted a triple-double thatRead more

Thompson, Curry outshine Westbrook, Harden fires Rockets

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry outshined Russell Westbrook as the Golden State Warriors romped to victory against Oklahoma City on Monday, while James Harden produced another heroic display to hand Houston a dramatic win over Denver. Triple-double machine Westbrook was effectively stifled by the Warriors' potent offense and defense, restricted to only 15 points in front of an expectant homeRead more

Westbrook takes charge, Griffin powers Clippers

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Russell Westbrook scored 21 points in the fourth quarter en route to his 29th triple double of the season as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-110 on Sunday. Westbrook posted his seventh career 40-point triple double, which tied him with Wilt Chamberlain for the second most in NBA history. Westbrook finished with 41 points on 14-of-29Read more

Westbrook's Thunder topple Cavs, Celtics and Mavs rally

Los Angeles - Arab Today

The relentless Russell Westbrook produced his 26th triple-double of the season to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-109 triumph over the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers. Westbrook poured in 29 points with 11 assists and 12 rebounds. Victor Oladipo added 23 points and seven rebounds and center Steven Adams of New Zealand added 21 points and 13 rebounds forRead more

Westbrook's 42 points pace Thunder, Cavaliers down Bucks

Los Angeles - Arab Today

NBA scoring leader Russell Westbrook put on another display of offensive fireworks, pouring in 42 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 121-110 victory over the Pelicans in New Orleans. Westbrook on Wednesday flirted with a triple-double, finishing 10 rebounds and seven assists. But Westbrook had plenty of help from the Thunder's supporting cast. He was on theRead more

Westbrook in rare NBA territory with fifth straight triple-double

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Russell Westbrook became the first player since Michael Jordan in 1989 to notch five straight triple-doubles in the NBA, his latest on Sunday powering Oklahoma City to a 101-92 victory over the Pelicans in New Orleans. Westbrook scored 28 points, pulled down 17 rebounds and handed out 12 assists for his 10th triple-double of the season and his fifth inRead more