By Eurooops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Russell Westbrook had 36 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Warriors 118-94 on Tuesday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals. Golden State, which won a league record 73 games in the regular season, lost consecutive games for the first time this season.
Kevin Durant added 26 points and 11 rebounds and Spaniard Serge Ibaka added 17 points, seven rebounds and a key defensive performance. Turkish big man Enes Kanter contributed from the bench one point and two rebounds.
Klay Thompson led Golden State with 26 points, but two-time league MVP Stephen Curry was limited to 19 points on 6-for-20 shooting. Curry’s shooting performance was so uncharacteristic that reporters asked if he was hurt. However, this is Westbrook’s show.