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Thunder, Pacers level series with Game 2 wins
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OKLAHOMA City’s Russell Westbrook had a triple-double and newly-crowned MVP Kevin Durant almost did the same as the Thunder’s stars shone in a 112-101 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday which tied their National Basketball Association Western Conference semifinal series at 1-1.
In the day’s other game, Roy Hibbert shook off his previously underwhelming playoff form and led Indiana to an 86-82 win over Washington which also squared their East series at 1-1.
Westbrook had 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to claim his third triple-double in his past five playoff games. Durant had 32 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists before leaving the game with 1:21 remaining.
If Durant had provided just one more assist, they would have been the first teammates to ever record triple-doubles in the same playoff game, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
JJ Redick scored 18 points, Chris Paul had 17 points and 11 assists, and Blake Griffin added 15 points for the Clippers, who will host Game 3 tomorrow.
In Indiana, Hibbert overcame his lackluster playoffs with a season-best 28 points and nine rebounds to lead the Pacers past the Wizards.
It was a stark contrast to Hibbert’s abysmal, scoreless showing in Monday’s loss — and most of this year’s playoffs.
But after hearing 48 hours of constant criticism and continual questions, Hibbert responded with the kind of game Indiana desperately needed. He made his first four shots, dominated the middle and produced big basket after big basket.
Game 3 is in Washington tomorrow.
Marcin Gortat had 21 points and Bradley Beal added 17 for the Wizards.
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