OKLAHOMA CITY — Just when it seemed that the Utah Jazz had made a monstrous comeback with the game in hand, Russell Westbrook took his team on his back and led the Thunder to a 109-106 victory.
Westbrook tallied 43 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to complete his 30th triple-double of the season.
The Jazz finished the game with six players in double figures.
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• Oklahoma City shooters went 12-of-13 from three-point distance in the first half.
• The Jazz outscored the Thunder 54-42 in the paint.
• The Thunder outscored the Jazz 22-4 on fast break points.