RUSSELL WESTBROOK scored 40 points and 10 assists to help Oklahoma City Thunder wins over San Antonio Spurs, 105-92, on the Western Conference finals.
It was the second-highest playoff point total of Westbrook’s career, who had 43 points in the 2012 NBA Finals. He also had five rebounds and five steals.
“I think I did all right. Coming out with a win is most important,” Westbrook said. “I just try to come out and give maximum effort. My teammates ask that of me and that’s what I try to do on both ends of the floor.”
Kevin Durant also added 31 points, five assists and three steals while Serge Ibaka had nine points and eight rebounds for the Thunder to tie the series at 2-2, with two consecutive wins.
Boris Diaw scored 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 14 points for the Spurs, who gained a 2-0 lead against the Thunder.
Oklahoma City dominated for the second consecutive win after getting blown out in the first two. The Thunder committed just seven turnovers and got 49 percent field goals.
The Spurs scored the first eight points of the game, but things went downhill from there. Westbrook’s steal and a dunk gave the Thunder a 42-32 lead with just under five minutes left in the first half. Back-to-back 3-pointers by Durant pushed Oklahoma City’s lead to 50-36.
The Thunder led 58-43 at halftime. Durant scored 22 points and Westbrook added 17 points, eight assists and four steals before the break.
Parker shot 6-of-9 in the first 24 minutes, but the rest of the Spurs made just 11 of 32 before the break.
A two-handed slam of Durant brought Oklahoma City’s lead to 60-43. A steal and jam by Ibaka made it 66-49, and a dunk by Westbrook made it 76-49.
The Spurs closed the quarter on an 18-7 run and cut their deficit to 83-67.
Matt Bonner made a 3-pointer with 3:31 remaining to trim Oklahoma City’s edge to 12, but the Thunder maintained their lead.
San Antonio will host Game 5 on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Miami Heat only need just one more game to enter their 4th consecutive finals appearance on the NBA.
They beat Indiana Pacers three consecutive times to lead the series at 3-1.
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