So much is made about the dynamic between Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, but when they’re on it’s tough to stop. Last night, Kevin Durant scored 51, Russ added 40 and Serge Ibaka recorded a triple-double in their win against Denver. That marks the first time in NBA history with a 50, 40 and triple-double from three different players in the same game.
For the first time, the two-time NBA scoring champion had eclipsed 50 points and it came on a historic night for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Durant scored a career-best 51 for the top performance in the NBA this season, Russell Westbrook added 40 points and Serge Ibaka had his first career triple-double as the Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 124-118 in overtime Sunday night.
“To be honest, I didn’t think I would be at this point when I was young,” said Durant, still just 23 years old. “Everything has been a whirlwind for me, and I’m just happy that I’m here.”
Source: USA Today
