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Russell Westbrook ejection caps Los Angeles Lakers' loss to Oklahoma City Thunder after blowing 26-point lead

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Russell Westbrook said, "It's my fault, it's on me," when asked about his double-digit turnovers in the Lakers' 123-115 loss to the Thunder on Wednesday. But he stood by his actions that led him to be ejected in the final seconds, marring his return to OKC.

"How I play the game, I'm more old-school," Westbrook said, explaining why he took issue with the Thunder's Darius Bazley for scoring on a breakaway dunk with 1.5 seconds remaining, rather than dribbling out the clock. "And when s--- like that happens, I don't let it slide.