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Westbrook leads Thunder past Spurs in NBA

Oklahoma star Russell Westbrook had his 31st triple-double of the NBA season in the win over San Antonio and Detroit beat Cleveland.

Oklahoma centre Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook had his 31st triple-double of the NBA season in Oklahoma's win over San Antonio. (AAP)

Oscar Robertson is the only player to have more triple-doubles in an NBA season than Russell Westbrook, who had his 31st of the campaign in Oklahoma's 102-92 victory over San Antonio.

Westbrook had 23 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists to match Wilt Chamberlain's 1967-68 season and be 10 off Robertson's 41 during the 1961-62 season.

"It's a blessing, man," Westbrook said. "You come out every night and compete and try to compete at a high level.

"Whenever you are mentioned with guys like that, it's always a blessing. I don't take it for granted."

Kawhi Leonard scored 19 points for the Spurs, but he took a hit in the head and neck area on a drive to the hoop and he didn't play in the fourth quarter.

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"We never make excuses. We got our butts kicked," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said.

Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Kyle Anderson all sat out for the Spurs.

Reggie Jackson scored 21 points and Detroit overcame LeBron James' 50th career triple-double to down Cleveland 106-101.

Andre Drummond powered for 20 points and 16 rebounds for the Pistons, who have won three of their past four games.

James collected 29 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists with Kyrie Irving adding 27 points for the Cavaliers.

Austin Rivers scored 20 points, Chris Paul added 19 and Blake Griffin posted a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead Los Angeles over Memphis 114-89.

The loss was the fourth straight for the Grizzlies who had 20 points from Marc Gasol.

D'Angelo Russell scored 28 points as Los Angeles broke an eight-game losing streak with a 122-110 win over Phoenix.

The victory was the first for the Lakers since Magic Johnson took over as the team's president of basketball operations.

Devin Booker put up 23 points for the Suns.

Jusuf Nurkic achieved career highs in points (28), rebounds (20), assists (eight) and blocked shots (six), and Portland topped Philadelphia 114-108 in overtime.

Rookie Dario Saric scored a season-high 28 points and grabbed nine rebounds, for the 76ers.


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