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Westbrook leads Oklahoma past Knick in NBA

Oklahoma City's big three combined for 71 points in their NBA win over New York while Toronto eased past Chicago on Thursday.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook
Reigning NBA MVP Russell Westbrook picked up where he left off last season for OKC. (AAP)

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Russell Westbrook had a triple-double as Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New York Knicks 105-84 in their first regular-season game with All-Star additions Paul George and Carmelo Anthony.

Westbrook, the NBA MVP last season when he averaged a triple-double, had with 21 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds on Thursday.

George top scored for the Thunder with 28 points while veteran Anthony had 22 points against his former team.

Kristaps Porzingis had 31 points and 12 rebounds for the Knicks.

Enes Kanter, who joined the Knicks in the deal that sent Anthony to OKC, finished with 10 points and seven rebounds.

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Meanwhile, Jonas Valanciunas had 23 points and 15 rebounds while C.J. Miles capped his Toronto debut with 22 points in a 117-100 win over Chicago.

Norman Powell added 15 points, Delon Wright had 13, and Kyle Lowry 12.

The Raptors were 13 of 29 from long range and had 26 assists on 39 baskets.

Chicago centre Robin Lopez scored 18 points, rookie Lauri Markkanen had 17 in his NBA debut, and Justin Holiday added 15 for the short-handed visitors.

Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg said forward Nikola Mirotic is doing OK but is still sore two days after suffering facial fractures and a concussion in a practice fight with teammate Bobby Portis, who was suspended by his team for eight games.

Mirotic is expected to be out of action for four to six weeks.


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