Russell Westbrook had a season-high 40 points (24 in the paint) and 12 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder went on a 27-9 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 118-102.
The Suns led 86-85 when Dennis Schröder’s 3-pointer put the Thunder ahead for good with 10:17 left. Westbrook scored 11 points and Schröder added 10 as they pulled away to a 112-95 lead with 3:45 left.
Schröder had 20 points and 6 assists.
For the Suns, Devin Booker had 25 points, 10 assists and 3 steals. Deandre Ayton had 16 points (14 in the paint), 9 rebounds and 3 steals.
The Thunder shot 53.7% from the field and 35.0% from 3 to the Suns’ 43.3% and 31.0%. They outscored the Suns 76-48 in the paint.