The Oklahoma City Thunder (23 - 10) outlasted the Phoenix Suns (12 - 23) Thursday night at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, 110 - 106. The Suns made a hard charge late in the game, using a 70 run to force a 100 - 100 tie with 3:43 to go. But Thunder star Kevin Durant wouldn’t have it, as a fadeaway jumper and a dunk in the final two minutes of the game gave the Thunder a 106 - 102 lead they wouldn’t relinquish. Durant finished with 23 points on the night. Durant had the heroics, but Thunder guard Russell Westbrook was the best player on the court, as he made his mark on this game early and often. Westbrook recorded game highs in points (36), assists (12), and steals (5). He shot a brilliant 12 - 19 from the field as he paced an efficient Oklahoma City offense that shot 42 - 80 (53 percent) as a team. T.J. Warren led the Suns with 29 points, and P.J. Tucker poured in 22 on an ultra - efficient 10 - 14 shooting night. Seven different Suns scored at least 12 points, and Phoenix shot a robust 52 percent, but they lost the turnover battle 17 - 13, and it proved to be too much to overcome. Oklahoma City will look to continue their winning ways Saturday on the road in Charlotte. The Suns continue their road trip Saturday in Sacramento.
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