On Thursday (Mar. 7), just two games were part of the latest NBA schedule. However, the nightcap game featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder and Portland Trail Blazers didn't disappoint. OKC picked up a 129-121 victory in overtime thanks to key performances. Meanwhile, Damian Lillard went off for 51 in the losing effort.
Paul George - Oklahoma City Thunder
In the win, a combined 69 points for the OKC Thunder came courtesy of George and Westbrook. George scored 32 of those points in the win. He also grabbed 14 rebounds, dished out six assists, and had three steals.
🔥 @russwest44 (37 PTS) and @Yg_Trece (32 PTS) push the @okcthunder past Portland in overtime! #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/b11KTCiA4c
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2019
Russell Westbrook - Oklahoma City Thunder
Westbrook led all Thunder players with a team-high 37 points for the game. That included five three-pointers made. In addition, the former NBA MVP had seven rebounds and three assists.
Russell Westbrook dropped 5 triples against the Trail Blazers tonight! 👌
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 8, 2019
📊: 37 PTS | 5 3PM#ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/WltrHLaOMT