The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the host Toronto Raptors, 123 - 102, at Air Canada Center on Thursday. It's rare to see Toronto dominated in its home building, but that was just the case here. In fact, this was a wire - to - wire win for Oklahoma City, as they led by at least 19 points for the entirety of the fourth quarter. Shooting was key, with the Thunder shooting 53 percent from the field and 56 percent from three - point range. The Raptors could only muster up 46 percent from the field and 26 percent from three - point range. Rebounding was decisive as well, with Oklahoma City winning that battle, 47 - 32. The 33 assists recorded by the Thunder dominated the 15 dished out by Toronto too. The Thunder (39 - 29) have now won four - straight games, as they continue to ride Russell Westbrook's heavy shoulders. Westbrook picked up his 34th triple - double of the season in this win, as he collected 24 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists. Victor Oladipo was just behind Westbrook, totaling 23 points, five rebounds and two assists. Enes Kanter was a huge spark off the bench, providing 14 points and seven rebounds. Taj Gibson, Alex Abrines and Steven Adams each scored 10 points a piece. On deck for the Thunder is a home matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. The Raptors (39 - 29) continue to struggle without Kyle Lowry and home losses like this show just how much his absence hurts this team. DeMar DeRozan carried the load. as he tallied 22 points, three rebounds and three assists. Cory Joseph accrued 11 points, six assists and two steals. Norman Powell finished second on the team in scoring, dropping 13 points and four rebounds off the bench. Toronto will be in action again on Friday, as they play the Detroit Pistons on the road for their next game.
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