Detroit Pistons win 142-115 over Atlanta Hawks
Isaiah Stewart scored 17 points to lead a balanced scoring attack as the Detroit Pistons beat the Atlanta Hawks 142-115.
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Isaiah Stewart scored 17 points to lead a balanced scoring attack as the Detroit Pistons beat the Atlanta Hawks 142-115.
The Detroit Pistons attempted a fourth-quarter rally against the Denver Nuggets Saturday night, but Denver pushed through to beat Detroit 134-121.
Victor Wembanyama had 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his first triple-double in the NBA, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 130-108 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Russell Westbrook darted into the lane time and time again, hitting the shot, drawing a foul or finding an open teammate.
NBA All-Star Weekend is stacked with great players, but relatively few will ever win the NBA Finals.
Russell Westbrook has earned kudos from Michael Jordan and Taylor Swift after being honored with his first league MVP trophy at the NBA Awards show.
Russell Westbrook moved past Oscar Robertson and kept right on going to the top of the NBA.
Russell Westbrook made it perfectly clear in his record-setting season that he can do pretty much anything on a basketball court.
"Coming out of the halftime and in that third quarter he was obviously spectacular," Thunder coach Billy Donovan said.
The NBA has fined Thunder star Russell Westbrook $15,000 for using inappropriate language during a postgame media interview.
Russell Westbrook against James Harden is a sensational start to the NBA postseason.
Oscar Robertson endorsed Russell Westbrook for the Most Valuable Player award before the Thunder's regular-season finale against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.
First, Russell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson's record for most triple-doubles in a season.
Despite Russell Westbrook's stellar stat sheet, the Thunder won't win the NBA Finals, which is the ultimate goal.
Russell Westbrook just missed breaking a tie with Oscar Robertson for the NBA single-season triple-double record. The Oklahoma City star did knock down a late 3-pointer to seal a victory.
For just a few moments, Russell Westbrook slowed down.
On Monday night, Westbrook had a 13-point outburst in the final three minutes to rally the Thunder past Dallas.
Portland countered NBA scoring leader Russell Westbrook's onslaught with strength in numbers.
Durant and Westbrook, both All-Stars, had a grudging respect and faux friendship until Durant left the Thunder for the Warriors.
Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant are teammates again. Gordon Hayward, DeAndre Jordan and Kemba Walker are about to get their first opportunity on the All-Star stage.
Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Russell Westbrook said he has "no idea" why he was assessed a technical foul for hitting a game official in the head with a ball during the first quarter of Oklahoma City's 123-112 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.
A month after Kevin Durant broke Oklahoma City's heart, Russell Westbrook has reaffirmed his desire to stay with the Thunder.
The Warriors changed the NBA with their new-world game. But one eternal basketball truth still holds... shots closer to the rim are easier.
Dallas' Charlie Villanueva and Anderson interrupted Westbrook's pregame dance routine with Cam Payne.
