OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook became the first player with five consecutive triple-doubles since Michael Jordan had seven straight in 1989 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 101-92 on Sunday night.
Westbrook finished with 28 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists. The Thunder have won all five games during Westbrook’s triple-double stretch. It was Westbrook’s 10th triple-double of the season and the 47th of his career.
KNICKS 106, KINGS 98: Derrick Rose and Carmelo Anthony each scored 20 points and New York held off visiting Sacramento for its eighth win in 11 games.
The Knicks took a 21-point lead in the first half, gave up 18 consecutive points in the third quarter but outplayed the Kings down the stretch to win their third straight overall and improve to 9-3 at home.
MAGIC 98, PISTONS 92: Serge Ibaka scored 21 points and blocked four shots, helping Orlando beat Detroit in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Nikola Vucevic added 16 points and eight rebounds for the Magic. Marcus Morris led Detroit with 21 points and guard Reggie Jackson had 18 points.
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