Thunder Blowout Dallas – NBA Roundup For February 5th

UNDATED (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder are a little closer to first place in the NBA's Western Conference following a blowout win over Dallas.

Russell Westbrook scored 24 points and Kevin Durant had a double-double as the Thunder clobbered the Mavericks 112-91. Durant had 19 points and 10 rebounds before sitting out the fourth quarter with the game well in hand.

Kevin Martin added 17 points off the bench for the Thunder, who led by as many as 33 in the fourth quarter and climbed within 1 ½ games of the West-leading San Antonio Spurs.

The Clippers lost their third in a row to fall 4 ½ games behind the Spurs. Martell Webster scored 21 points and Emeka Okafor (eh-MEH'-kuh OH'-kah-fohr) grabbed 14 rebounds as the Wizards topped the Clippers 98-90 to end a four-game losing streak. Nene (neh-NAY') and Garrett Temple each scored 15 points to help Washington improve to 12-35.

The Miami Heat still lead the Eastern Conference by a half-game over New York after both teams won on Monday.

LeBron James shot 13-for-14 and finished with 31 points as the Heat downed Charlotte 99-94. Chris Bosh finished with 23 points, and Dwyane (dwayn) Wade added 20 and 12 rebounds in Miami's ninth victory in its last 10 home games. The Bobcats fell to a league-worst 11-36

Tyson Chandler tied a team record with his third straight 20-rebound game as the Knicks rolled past Detroit 99-85. Carmelo Anthony poured in 27 points, Amare Stoudemire finished with 20 and J.R. Smith added 16 in the Knicks' fifth straight win.

In other NBA action, Indiana has moved into a tie with Chicago for the Central Division lead by downing the Bulls 111-101. David West scored 29 points and Paul George added 21 and 11 rebounds to lead the Pacers to their 14th consecutive home victory.

Portland was a 100-98 winner at Minnesota behind 25 points and 13 rebounds from LaMarcus Aldridge. Wes Matthews chipped in 22 points and Damon Lillard added 21, but each had five of the Trail Blazers' season-high 28 turnovers.

Randy Foye scored six of his 20 points in overtime as Utah downed Sacramento 98-91. The Kings played the second half without leading scorer DeMarcus Cousins, who was ejected for arguing with officials at midcourt during the halftime break.

Spencer Hawes provided 21 points and 14 rebounds as Philadelphia beat Orlando 78-61, giving the 76ers their first three-game winning streak since late November. Jrue (juh-ROO') Holiday added 13 points and 14 assists for the Sixers, who put together a 14-1 spurt in the third quarter to pull away.