The Phoenix Suns (31 - 28) held on to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder (32 - 26) 117 - 113 in overtime Thursday at the US Airways Center. With the Sun setting on Phoenix's playoff hopes, the Suns picked up a huge victory over one of the NBA's hottest teams. Oklahoma City absorbed Phoenix's early haymakers and responded with some big runs of their own. When Markieff Morris converted a three - point play to put the Suns up three with time winding down, Russell Westbrook responded with a three - point play of his own to help force the second overtime game between these teams this season. Russell Westbrook had his second straight triple - double with 39 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists, but the rest of the Thunder were unable to produce in the overtime period. These two teams will meet again on March 29 in Phoenix. Oklahoma City Westbrook continued to make his case for MVP with an incredible outing, but the Thunder fell short. Outside of Westbrook's incredible outing, the Thunder struggled to score the basketball. Westbrook's 39 points were more than the other four starters combined. Oklahoma City travels to Portland on Friday for the second half of a back - to - back set. Phoenix has responded after a rough start to the post All-Star push with two victories in two nights. Eric Bledsoe was up to the challenge Thursday, just missing out on a triple - double of his own as he lit up the Thunder for 28 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists. The Suns get another chance to gain ground in the West on Saturday when they host the Spurs.
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