The Oklahoma city Thunder (19 - 9) defeated the host Los Angeles Clippers (16 - 13) 100 - 99 at Staples Center on Monday thanks to two clutch plays by Kevin Durant in the waning seconds. Durant hit a 19 - footer with 6 seconds remaining to give the Thunder the lead, then blocked a game - winning attempt by Chris Paul at the buzzer to seal the victory. Paul, who totaled 32 points and 10 assists, gave the Clippers a 99 - 98 lead with 10 seconds left on a driving layup, but he could n't overcome Durant, who finished with 24 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Russell Westbrook scored a game - high 33 points to lead the Thunder to their 11th win in 14 games. He added seven assists, five rebounds and three steals. Serge Ibaka totaled 17 points and eight rebounds. J.J. Redick and Blake Griffin both scored 15 for the Clippers, who lost their third straight. The Thunder will play again at Staples Center on Wednesday as they face the Los Angeles Lakers, whom they beat by 40 points Saturday. The Clippers' next game is also against the Lakers, on Christmas.
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