Russell Westbrook fires for 33 points as Oklahoma City Thunder earn Game 3 win over Portland Trail Blazers
Saturday 20 April 2019 11:31, UK
Russell Westbrook fired for 33 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder hauled their way back into their first-round series with a 120-108 Game 3 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
In the wake of the Thunder's Game 2 loss, Westbrook said he had to play better for Oklahoma City to have a chance in the series. He delivered on that in Game 3, shooting 11-of-22 from the floor while adding 11 assists and five rebounds.
Westbrook also made 4-of-6 three-point attempts after making just 1-of-10 long-range attempts over the first two games.
Early in the fourth quarter, Westbrook had a three-point play on a drive as part of a 15-7 Oklahoma City run after the Blazers had tied the game at 89.
The Thunder went on to outscore the Blazers 34-26 in the final period to seal their first win of the series. They now trail Portland 2-1 heading into Game 4.
Game 4 takes place in Oklahoma City in the early hours on Monday morning (2:30am)
