The Bucks locked up the No. 6 seed in the East and dealt a blow to the Nets’ playoff hopes, while Boston dropped its postseason magic number to one by routing the LeBron James-less Cavaliers. Despite a 54-point game from Russell Westbrook, the Thunder lost and their playoff chances are in serious jeopardy.
Westbrook scores 54, avoids costly suspension
Via FOX Sports IndianaUPDATE: The NBA has rescinded this technical foul, allowing Westbrook to play Monday in Portland. What a huge break for the Thunder.
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Read Article >Westbrook scores 54 but Thunder in trouble
It was another defining performance on the court from Westbrook, who added nine assists and eight rebounds to his career-high point total. The Thunder point guard did pretty much everything for his team, taking 43 of its 95 shots while scoring over half of its points. In a season full of masterpieces, this was one of the most impressive.
The situation wouldn’t be nearly as dire if Oklahoma City had been playing better defense of late. The team allowed a poor Indiana offense to reach its second-highest scoring total of the season, and that was with the Pacers shooting just 22-of-35 from the free throw line.
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