One half of the Oklahoma City Thunder's dynamic duo has finally returned to the lineup. Russell Westbrook steam rolled the New York Knicks in his first game back from a 14 - game absence due to a broken hand. Westbrook scored 32 points on 12-of-17 shooting from the field. Westbrook added seven rebounds, eight assist and a steal in Oklahoma City's 105-78 win.
Westbrook must burden the load of the Thunder offense Until Kevin Durant returns to the lineup. Durant is currently day-to-day. Serge Ibaka is a solid player, but with Durant sidelined the Thunder lack a championship edge. Ibaka ' s scoring average has gone from 15.1 points per game last year to 15.8 this year. The absence of Westbrook and Durant has not triggered an offensive explosion Ibaka. The young forward doesn't seem comfortable playing the lead role.
The Thunder currently sit at the bottom of the Western Conference. Step one of the up hill climb has begun. Westbrook is back with a chip on his shoulder.
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