OKLAHOMA CITY - The 76ers tried to solve the problem known as Russell Westbrook.
They had a game plan. They watched footage. They did everything they could do stop, slow or contain the most destructive force in the NBA today. And they still failed - badly.
Westbrook recorded his 35th triple-double of the season to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-97 rout Wednesday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena. It wasn't even as close as the score would indicate.
The point guard finished with 18 points, a game-high 14 assists and 11 rebounds. He secured the triple-double with his 10th rebound with 7 minutes, 8 seconds left in the third quarter.