Westbrook posts 35th triple-double; Thunder roll past 76ers

Posted March 22, 2017 7:00 am

By MURRAY EVANS

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots in front of Philadelphia 76ers forward Richaun Holmes (22) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Russell Westbrook recorded his 35th triple-double of the season with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 122-97 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

The Thunder have won 16 straight games against Philadelphia, a run that stretches to the 2008-09 season, the franchise's first in Oklahoma City.

Westbrook, who made all six of his field-goal attempts and all six of his free throws, has recorded five triple-doubles against Philadelphia, his highest total against any NBA team.

He needs six triple-doubles in Oklahoma City's final 11 games to tie Oscar Robertson's single-season record, set during the 1961-62 season.

Nik Stauskas led the 76ers with 20 points, reaching the 20-point mark in consecutive games for the first time in his career. Oklahoma City dominated the 76ers on the boards, posting a 54-25 rebounding advantage.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) dunks in front of Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) The Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams, left, defends as Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor, right, shoots, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) The Associated Press

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