Russell Westbrook made a 3-pointer on a pass from Carmelo Anthony at the buzzer, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Sacramento Kings 110-107.
Justin Jackson’s tip-in had tied it at 107 with 1.0 seconds left.
During clutch time, the Thunder outscored the Kings 8-4. Westbrook (No. 2 in clutch points, 2017-18) scored 6 of the Thunder’s 8 on 1 for 3 shooting and 3 for 4 at the line. With 2:28 left, Westbrook stole the ball from Buddy Hield, and Steven Adams’ putback off it put the Thunder ahead 106-105.
Paul George had 26 points (13 in the first quarter) and 8 assists. Anthony added 23 points with 7 3-pointers. Adams added 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks on 9 for 12 shooting, and Westbrook had 17 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists, his 18th triple-double of the season. Westbrook assisted on 5 of Anthony’s 8 baskets, 5 of them 3-pointers.
For the Kings, Zach Randolph had 29 points and 12 rebounds, and Hield added 19 points and 9 rebounds off the bench.
The Thunder went 20 for 24 at the line to the Kings’ 11 for 15. The Kings forced 11 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. They outscored the Thunder 48-24 off the bench. The Kings’ starters were outscored 39-22 in 13 minutes together.