GT: Indiana Pacers (23-33) @ OKC Thunder (31-25) "The Russell Westbrook Show"

[Thunderfan86]

After learning they'd have to endure another stretch without Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook made sure the Oklahoma City Thunder would have no problem extending the offensive surge that has keyed their winning streak.

They might not have as easy of a time against the improving Indiana Pacers, who are as healthy as they've been all season.

As Westbrook looks to continue his strong play without the reigning MVP, the Thunder will try to match their longest winning streak of the season at seven Tuesday night against the visiting Pacers.

Durant is expected to miss at least a week after he had minor surgery Sunday to alleviate pain in his right foot. The six-time All-Star has been limited to 27 games because of the broken foot, sprained right ankle and sprained left big toe.

The Thunder (31-25) haven't let that keep them from building a slight advantage in the race for the Western Conference's final playoff spot after a 3-12 start. They've won four in a row and seven of their last nine without Durant.

Westbrook has played a major role in that success, averaging 32.8 points and 10.2 assists in the last five games when Durant has been sidelined. He's also put up 29.3 points and 12.3 assists per game in the past three overall following a 41-point effort in the All-Star Game.

''Russell's at a high level, but he's been playing this way for a long time, for a lot of years, and every year, like all the special players do, they come back a little bit better,'' coach Scott Brooks said.

Westbrook had 21 points, a career-high 17 assists and eight rebounds in Sunday's 119-94 home win over Denver.

Over/under 12 assists?

[Graviton]

Pacers been beating some good teams lately. I am watching NBA TV and Vogel just said they have spent the last 48 hours gameplanning against Westbrook so I expect this to be his 1st Westbrick game this month.

[Megabox!]

Over/under 12 assists?

Over, gimme 13

[buddha]

26/11/7 in 3 quarters of action

[Lebronxrings]

these days okc is actually enjoyable to watch

[Budadiiii]

25/13/9 on 53% shooting.

[Im Still Ballin]

Indiana by 5 points

[buddha]

Indiana by 5 points

[dabigbaws]

Okc by 12

Russ 29/8/10

[Budadiiii]

[Budadiiii]

King Kanter will have his 3rd straight double double on route to OKC's 7th straight win.

We're coming for you San Antonio.

[VengefulAngel]

Westbrook already has 2 assists.

[Budadiiii]

Westbrook already has 2 assists.

Should be 3.



new look Thunder.

[Im Still Ballin]

Oooh!

Oooooooh!

Russell Wesbrook is SIZZLING!

Ooooooh!

[Budadiiii]

Team will be unstoppable with Durant


UNSTOPPABLE