Thunder 0-3 Since Westbrook’s Return – NBA Roundup

UNDATED (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder are still seeking their first victory since Russell Westbrook returned from his latest knee surgery.

Kyrie Irving scored 14 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to help Cleveland send the Thunder to their third straight loss 114-104. Jarrett Jack scored 21 points, Spencer Hawes finished with 19 and Tristan Thompson added 11 points and 11 rebounds as the Cavaliers snapped a three-game losing streak.

Kevin Durant had 28 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, while Westbrook chipped in 24 points and nine assists for the Thunder.

The Thunder's lead in the NBA's Western Conference is down to 1 ½ games over San Antonio after the Spurs topped Detroit 120-110. Marco Belinelli had 20 points to lead eight San Antonio players in double figures, and Kawhi (kah-WY') Leonard added 15 in his return from a 14-game absence due to a broken finger.

Also in the NBA:

— Portland blew out Brooklyn 124-80 as Maurice Williams had 21 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Will Barton dropped in 20 points and Nicolas Batum (bah-TOOM') added 19 points in the Trail Blazers' fourth consecutive win and largest margin of victory this season.

— Courtney Lee scored 18 points and Memphis survived a late 3-point barrage by the Lakers in a 108-103 triumph over Los Angeles. The Lakers were 7 of 11 on 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and 15 of 28 for the game.

— Blake Griffin had team highs of 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers beat Houston 101-93 to move four games ahead of Golden State for the Pacific Division lead. Darren Collison added 19 points to the Clippers' third consecutive win.

— Taj Gibson scored 21 points and Chicago put together a 14-2 run midway through the third quarter of a 103-83 romp over the Warriors. Carlos Boozer added 15 points and 13 rebounds in helping the Bulls win for the seventh time in eight games.

— Dallas was a 108-89 winner against New Orleans as Monta (MAHN'-tay) Ellis led the Mavericks with 23 points, seven assists and four steals in their fourth straight win. Dirk Nowitzki shook off an early shoulder issue to finish with 18 points.

— Gordon Hayward came within one assist of a triple-double, providing 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead Utah's balanced attack in a 109-86 hammering of Phoenix Suns. Richard Jefferson scored 17 points and Diante Garrett had a career-high 15 points as the Jazz posted their second-largest margin of victory this year.

— Jerryd Bayless scored a season-high 29 points and Boston ended a five-game skid by downing Atlanta 115-104. Rajon Rondo added 22 points and 11 assists as the Celtics handed the Hawks their 10th loss in 11 games.

— Jameer Nelson scored 12 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter to help Orlando seal a 101-90 win at Philadelphia and end a 16-game road losing streak. Nik Vucevic had 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Magic dealt the 76ers their 12th consecutive loss and 11th straight at home.

MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James won't show his face when he and the Miami Heat play the New York Knicks tonight.

James will be sporting a mask after missing Sunday's win over Chicago due to a broken nose suffered last week against Oklahoma City. The reigning NBA MVP tried out the gear at practice to protect his broken nose. James says the mask was hot, uncomfortable and prone to fogging up.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have completed a buyout of the contract of veteran forward Danny Granger, enabling the veteran forward to sign with any team assuming he clears waivers by 5 p.m. on Friday.

Granger was acquired from the Indiana Pacers last Thursday for Evan Turner and Lavoy Allen, but never played a minute for Philadelphia. The 76ers also received a 2015 second-round draft pick in the deal.

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Raymond Felton returned to Knicks practice on Wednesday, saying his arrest on felony weapons charges was "not a distraction" to the team.

Felton spoke for less than a minute and did not take questions. He thanked family, friends and teammates for their support and insisted his thoughts were on the Knicks game Thursday night in Miami.

Felton was arrested early Tuesday. Authorities said a lawyer for his wife turned in a loaded semi-automatic handgun allegedly belonging to the point guard to a police precinct, claiming she no longer wanted it in their home.