New Orleans Hornets vs. Oklahoma City Thunde - January 25, 2012

Kevin Durant scored 25 points to lead the Thunder to their tenth win in 11 games video, 101-91 over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. Now the Western Conference leaders will get to see what they can do on the road. "It's a challenge we can handle," said Oklahoma City reserve James Harden. "We live in conditions like this. It will be a challenge. " The victory improved the thunder and 15 and three years, the highest record in the West, despite an afternoon off guard Russell Westbrook and 21 turnovers. Oklahoma City driven along, as many as 14 in the initial medium. The Hornets pulled to 83-81 with 9:07 minutes left, but Westbrook hit back-to-back shots and the Hornets in no case approached four the rest of the way. Jarrett Jack scored 20 driving factors of New Orleans, which lost its ninth straight - eight of those losses coming by 10 or fewer points. Gustavo Ayon, who came in averaging just 3.2 points, plus 16 and Carl Landry 15. Harden had 18 points and hit nine out of ten shots at no cost to the Thunder, who shot 53 to win his third straight. Durant did not miss a shot in the first half, from five to-5 and scoring 16 points. He finished 9-of-13 and had a team of major and seven rebounds. The Thunder offset 21 turnovers to receive timely shots Daequan Cook, who hit a few 3-point and 21 assists. Brooks also said Westbrook more as the game continued. He was three for four in the fourth quarter. Thunder's 15-3 start ties for second best in the historical past through 18 games franchise. The 1982-83 and 2004-05 teams had also been 15 Seattle to three years. The team began the 1993-94 Seattle 16-2. ... The Thunder forced five turnovers in the fourth quarter. ... Hornets F Trevor Ariza was just one-of-8 and had two points. He had scored in double figures his first four video games before Wednesday night, including 18 Monday against San Antonio. ... Jack lost all some of his field goal attempts in the fourth quarter. ... New Orleans F. Xavier Henry played for the first time this season and had 3 factors in 1-to-five shots. ... Harden had six assists for Oklahoma City. Related articles - Thunder news, news from Oklahoma Thunder, Thunder News well, Email this article to a friend! Receive Articles like this directly to your email box one! Subscribe for free today!
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