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Portland, OR (Sports Network) - Russell Westbrook blocked Nicolas Batum's
drive to the hoop in the closing seconds of regulation, then hit the go-ahead
basket in overtime, as the Thunder handed the Trail Blazers their second home
loss of the season, 111-107.
Prior to Westbrook's block, LaMarcus Aldridge was whistled for a controversial
goaltending violation on Kevin Durant's layup attempt, tying the game with six
seconds remaining.
Portland shot just 1-of-9 from the field in the extra session to fall to 11-2
at Rose Garden this season.
Durant finished with 33 points, Westbrook added 28 points, 11 rebounds and
eight assists and Serge Ibaka chipped in 12 points and 13 boards for Oklahoma
City, which was coming off Saturday's loss at San Antonio.
Aldridge led the Blazers with 39 points.
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