The visiting Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets, 132 - 127, in overtime Friday at Pepsi Center. Russell Westbrook led the Thunder (9 - 8) to victory with his sixth triple - double of the season on Friday. The league - leading scorer posted a game - high 36 points to go with 12 rebounds and 18 assists. The point guard was one assist shy of his career high. Westbrook continues to lead the Thunder in scoring, rebounds, and assists 17 games into the season. The Thunder badly needed Friday's win after losing seven of their previous nine games. In addition to Westbrook, guard Victor Oladipo delivered an impressive 26 points on 11 - of - 19 shooting. Bench big man Joffrey Lauvergne, a former Nugget, contributed 15 points off the bench. Denver (6 - 10) was missing starter Danilo Gallinari with a thigh injury, but saw high levels of offensive output nonetheless. Forward Wilson Chandler led the team with 30 points, while rookie Jamal Murray came off the bench for 20. Murray struggled in overtime, however, turning the ball over and air balling a critical shot. The Nuggets came into the game as the league's top rebounding team and showed it off against another rebounding giant. Denver held a 51 - 40 advantage on the glass in the game. The team dished 34 assists on the offensive end as well. OKC will host the Pistons Saturday, while the Nuggets will visit Phoenix on Sunday.
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