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NBA Recap: Oklahoma City Thunder Trounces Sacramento Kings, Reserves Contribute 64 Points

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook

(Photo : gettyimages.com) The Northwest Division top squad’s dynamic All-Star tandem of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook once again led the way for the Thunder as they scored a combined 47 points while being on the bench midway through the fourth quarter and let the reserves finish the job.

Oklahoma City Thunder triumphed over Sacramento Kings with a 131-116 victory at the Sleep Train Arena on Monday night.

The Northwest Division top squad's dynamic All-Star tandem of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook once again led the way for the Thunder as they scored a combined 47 points while being on the bench midway through the fourth quarter and let the reserves finish the job.

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Durant had another double-double game performance of 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Westbrook registered a triple-double game night with 20 points, 15 assists and 13 boards.

With the win, Oklahoma City has improved their team standings at 42 wins and 18 losses and also ended a two-game losing skid.

"It's been an up-and-down roller coaster the last couple of weeks, so it was nice to chill and coast to a victory," said Durant, who went 8 for 17 from the field and connected 4-of-9 from the three-point line.

The Thunder's reserves made it easy for the Oklahoma City starters as they managed to produce a combined 64 points.

Enes Kanter scored 23 points on a perfect 11 for 11 shooting from the field and Dion Waiters had 22 points including three 3-pointers in an 8-of-11 shooting night.

 Kyle Singler finished the game with 11 points, while Randy Foye and Mitch McGary scored 6 and 2 points respectively.

"A lot of times our bench doesn't get this kind of scoring opportunity," Thunder head coach Billy Donovan said. "The second unit with Kevin in there was really moving the ball. It was good to see us come out and play the way we did. It was a nice team effort."

The Thunder ended the third period with a 10-point lead 94-84 and continued to dominate in the final twelve minutes of the game.

It was the third straight loss for the Kings, who dropped to 14-16 in games played at home this season.

DeMarcus Cousins had 35 points and 12 rebounds for Sacramento, while Rajon Rondo scored 11 points with 12 assists.

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