Published April 3, 2017, 10:30 PM <\/p>\n
By AFP <\/p>\n
Los Angeles Russell Westbrook edged closer to NBA immortality with his 40th triple-double of the season on Sunday as LeBron James dug deep to help Cleveland clinch a double-overtime thriller against Indiana. <\/p>\n
Oklahoma Citys Russell Westbrook posted 40 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his 40th triple-double in a losing effort against the Charlotte Hornets, 113-101, Sunday in Oklahoma City. (AP) <\/p>\n
Westbrook scored 40 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and provided 10 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder fell to a 113-101 home loss against the Charlotte Hornets. <\/p>\n
The Thunder guard is now one triple-double away from tying Hall of Famer Oscar Robertsons single-season record of 41, set in 1961-62 for the Cincinnati Royals. <\/p>\n
With six games left in the regular season, Westbrook can match the record when the Thunder host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. <\/p>\n
Westbrook however was more focused on the Thunders defeat than the latest chapter in his remarkable season. <\/p>\n
Asked for his thoughts about the possibility of tying Robertsons long-standing mark on Tuesday, Westbrook replied: We gotta win. Thats my thoughts. <\/p>\n
We were just making bad mistakes, bad decisions, Westbrook said after a game that saw the Thunder hand over 24 turnovers. Starting with myself, we have to take better care of the ball. <\/p>\n
Oklahoma City now lies in sixth place in the Western Conference standings at 43-33. <\/p>\n
WARRIORS WIN <\/p>\n
In the Western Conference, Stephen Curry scored 42 points as the leading Golden State Warriors moved to within three wins of clinching the best record in the league. <\/p>\n
The Dubs thrashed the Washington Wizards 139-115 to improve to 63-14. <\/p>\n
Curry broke the 40-point barrier for the fourth time this season while Draymond Green added a triple-double to guide the Warriors to their 11th consecutive victory. <\/p>\n
The Warriors are now only three more wins to be certain of clinching the best record in the league heading into the postseason. <\/p>\n
Golden State now stands at 63-14, leading the San Antonio Spurs (59-17) by three-and-a-half games with five remaining. <\/p>\n
The Wizards, meanwhile, fell to 46-31, one behind Toronto as they battle for third place in the Eastern Conference. <\/p>\n
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers looked to 2016 NBA Finals MVP James once again to secure a pulsating 135-130 win over the Pacers in double-overtime. <\/p>\n
James finished with 41 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists for his 11th triple-double of the season and the 53rd of his career in a crucial win for the Cavaliers. <\/p>\n
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