Russell Westbrook's 36 lead Oklahoma City Thunder past Atlanta Hawks, 123-115

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dion Waiters (23) goes up for a basket between Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) and guard Jeff Teague (0) during the second quarter of Friday's game in Atlanta. - photo by Alonzo Adams

0321Hawks1 — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dion Waiters (23) goes up for a basket between Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) and guard Jeff Teague (0) during the second quarter of Friday's game in Atlanta. - photo by Alonzo Adams

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Thunder keep losing players and finding ways to win. Hours after Oklahoma City learned it might be without reigning MVP Kevin Durant for the rest of the season, Russell Westbrook had yet another triple-double and scored 17 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to help the Thunder defeat the Atlanta Hawks 123-115 on Friday night. "One thing I do know — our guys are going to continue to fight and rally, and our crowd is going to continue to support our guys because they give effort," Thunder coach Scott Brooks said.

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