National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Oklahoma City 109, Philadelphia 85
When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, January 4, 2013
Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Officials: #18 Matt Boland, #29 Mark Lindsay, #22 Bill Spooner
Attendance: 18203


Thunder 109, 76ers 85:
Russell Westbrook poured in 27 points and Kevin Durant added 26 points and six rebounds as host Oklahoma City won its eighth straight meeting with Philadelphia.

Serge Ibaka contributed 15 points and 10 boards for the Thunder, who rebounded quickly after having their 12-game home win streak snapped Wednesday against Brooklyn.

Nick Young scored 21 points off the bench to lead the Sixers, who have lost five of seven on their road trip that wraps up Saturday at San Antonio. Jrue Holiday added 15 points and nine assists and Thaddeus Young scored 10 points for his 24th consecutive game in double figures.

The Sixers kept it close early and held a 42-41 lead in the final minute of the half, but the Thunder scored the final five points of the session and never trailed again.

Oklahoma City eased away, taking a 78-66 advantage into the fourth quarter and busting it open over the final 12 minutes to sweep two meetings this season.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Oklahoma City improved to 41-10 in games following a loss over the past three seasons, including a 6-1 mark this season. … The Sixers dropped to 0-5 all-time at Oklahoma City. … Nick Young was the only Philadephia player to go to the free-throw line. He was 6-for-8 from the line.

Top Game Performances
 
Philadelphia   Oklahoma City
Nick Young 21 Scoring Russell Westbrook 27
Jrue Holiday 9 Assists Russell Westbrook 5
Spencer Hawes 13 Rebounds Serge Ibaka 10
Nick Young 6 Free Throws Made Kevin Durant 9
Dorell Wright 3 Steals Serge Ibaka 3
Spencer Hawes 2 Blocks Kevin Martin 1
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Philadelphia 85 40.5 11-24 6-8 21 40 4 8 20
Oklahoma City 109 52.0 10-17 21-27 18 47 3 13 18
Upcoming Games
  • Oklahoma City will play their next game on the road against Toronto. The Thunder have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.
  • Philadelphia will play their next game on the road against San Antonio. The 76ers have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.