| |
|
NBA -- Too much Westbrook dooms Spurs, 114-106
By Homer D. Sayson
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 26 Dec 2014
CHICAGO -- Despite their best efforts, the San Antonio Spurs couldn't stop Russell Westbrook, who proved to be too fast, too quick that anyone else on the court on Christmas Day.
The 6-foot-3 Westbrook aggressively attacked the basket and made 14-of-28 field goals for 34 points to carry the Oklahoma City Thunder over the host San Antonio Spurs on Thursday afternoon at the AT&T Center. Westbrook also added 11 assists, five rebounds and five steals to his impressive loot.
It was a much-needed win for the Thunder, who played without reigning MVP Kevin Durant (sprained ankle) for the fourth straight game. The Thunder improved their mark to 14-16, just two games shy of the eighth and last playoffs berth in the Western Conference.
Serge Ibaka was also stellar for Oklahoma with 21 points and nine boards while Steven Adams chipped in 15 points and 16 rebounds. Anthony Morrow drilled in 15 and Perry Jones added 14 for the Thunder, who made 42 of 81 field goals and 9-of-15 triples.
Matt Bonner led the Spurs with 17 and Tim Duncan had 15.
San Antonio, which was out-rebounded 47-38, fell to 18-12, seventh place in the Western Conference. (Homer D. Sayson)
Photo: Russell Westbrook's 34 points was plenty enough to lift the Thunder past the Spurs on Christmas Day in San Antonio.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Homer D. Sayson.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Roach Jr. vs. Zepeda Press Conference Quotes
, Wed, 10 Jun 2026Steven Butler to face Edgar Berlanga on July 26 at the Infosys Theater of the Madison Square Garden in New York
, Wed, 10 Jun 2026Nimal Farmer scores signature win over Michael Anderson at Prudential Center
, Wed, 10 Jun 2026H2O EAGER TO MAKE STATEMENT AGAINST FORMER WORLD CHAMPION JOJO DIAZ IN HOMETOWN HEADLINER JUNE 19
, Wed, 10 Jun 2026THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 8 JUNE 2026: Ramirez SD Lerrone; Baumstarh SD Bustillos; Vazquez, Mindoro Win in Texas; Yabuki, Moloney, Casimero and Angeletti Win in Japan
By Eric Armit, , Tue, 09 Jun 20262026 NBA Finals: Spurs Take Game 3, Beat Knicks in New York 115-111
By Reylan Loberternos, , Tue, 09 Jun 2026Casimero still rocking
By Joaquin Henson, , Tue, 09 Jun 2026Mascarinas faces tough competition in 66th San Carlos Charter Day
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 09 Jun 2026Raymond Muratalla Defends IBF Lightweight World Title Against Former Champion Robson Conceicao in Explosive Co-Main Event to Roach Jr. vs. Zepeda
, Tue, 09 Jun 2026IBA represented at the United Nations World Cup Diplomacy Summit in New York
, Tue, 09 Jun 2026Historic Costa Rican former champ Bryan Vasquez is arrested
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Tue, 09 Jun 2026Bruce Wren Tatad of Tanza, Cavite rules National Age Group Chess Championship ; vying Singapore chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 09 Jun 2026Suslenkov to face Joyce in a thrilling showdown at IBA PRO 19 in Moscow
, Mon, 08 Jun 2026Dalton Smith receives inaugural WBC Ricky Hatton Legacy Belt in front of thousands in Mancheste
, Mon, 08 Jun 2026Stacey King three time NBA Champion with Chicago Bulls passes away
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Mon, 08 Jun 2026FM Daluz sweeps 10th AQ Prime chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 08 Jun 2026Llover vows comeback
By Joaquin Henson, , Mon, 08 Jun 2026Banawa, rules National Age Group Chess Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 08 Jun 2026Saludar arrives in Japan to fight on June 10
By Lito delos Reyes, , Sun, 07 Jun 2026Eala wins her 2nd WTA title at Lexus Birmingham Open
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 07 Jun 2026Mindoro beats Mexican, stays undefeated
By Lito delos Reyes, , Sun, 07 Jun 2026Panamanian Government, Roberto "Hands of Stone" Durán, and the Mexican Márquez Brothers Join Forces for Amateur Boxing Megaproject
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sun, 07 Jun 2026Alex Eala advances to Birmingham Open finals
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 07 Jun 2026Santé Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 Davao Leg 2
By Lito delos Reyes, , Sun, 07 Jun 2026Casimero stops Nery in 4th round
By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 06 Jun 2026 |
|
|
|
|
|
