Tag: Russell Westbrook

NBA: Thunder’s Westbrook inks $85 mn extension

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — All-star point guard Russell Westbrook signed a three-year, $85 million contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, one month after the team lost Kevin Durant to Golden State. “I am grateful to extend my contract with the Thunder and continue to play with the only organization that I have played for and have loved being a part of since I was drafted into the NBA,” Westbrook said. […]

NBA: Thunder humble Warriors to grab edge in West final

WASHINGTON , United States (AFP) — Kevin Durant scored 33 points and Russell Westbrook added 30 as the Oklahoma City Thunder routed defending NBA champion Golden State 133-105 Sunday to seize the lead in their playoff series. The Thunder grabbed a 2-1 edge in the best-of-seven Western Conference finals and seized momentum with a lopsided blowout, making Tuesday’s fourth game at Oklahoma City crucial for the reigning champs. Golden State, which set an NBA record […]

NBA: Oklahoma City stun Warriors to take finals lead

OAKLAND , United States (AFP) — Russell Westbrook inspired a second-half fightback as the Oklahoma City Thunder came from behind to beat the Golden State Warriors 108-102 in the opening game of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday. Westbrook poured on 27 points as the Thunder overturned a 60-47 halftime deficit to snatch victory in a pulsating clash between two of the most potent attacking units in the NBA. Westbrook also chipped in with 12 […]

NBA: Thunder’s Durant, Westbrook fined but avoid playoff suspension

NEW YORK,United States (AFP) — Oklahoma City’s star duo of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook drew fines on Sunday for their actions in a tense NBA playoff win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. Point guard Westbrook was fined $25,000 for “directing inappropriate language” toward a fan during Saturday’s game in Dallas, which the Thunder won 119-108 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Durant was fined $15,000 for his flagrant two foul on Dallas […]