Russell Westbrook shows his best side in win over Spurs

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, right, drives around Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 6, 2017, in San Antonio. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.

“This guy, singlehandedly, regardless of what’s happened to our team in terms of players going in or out, has given us opportunities every single night”, Thunder coach Billy Donovan said. Shooting guard Victor Oladipo chipped in with 20 points in only 28 minutes, still playing on a loose minutes restriction after returning from back spasms a game ago. He posted 18 points in 31 minutes of action, but took just seven shots from the field as Denver ran away with the wire-to-wire victory. He finished with a 14 point, 10 rebound double-double.

Curiously enough, OKC’s win could help ensure that they do not face San Antonio in the first round of the playoffs. Leonard, in the middle of another MVP caliber season, will now enter the League’s concussion protocol.

The Bulls were led by Jimmy Butler with 21 points, four rebounds and nine assists, Jerian Grant had 13 points and five rebounds, while Robin Lopez had 10 points and nine rebounds.

In a season filled with triple-doubles and unparalleled offensive stats, many are wondering whether the two-way star Kawhi Leonard have any chance at MVP. Also, Oklahoma City had three less turnovers.

The most important element probably is the assists. With the absence of Kevin Durant, Westbrook has been carrying the team. We even got in on the fun, saying that he cemented his status as an MVP candidate.

Andre Drummond had 20 points and 16 rebounds and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Tobias Harris had 15 points apiece for the Pistons.

The Kings blowing a huge lead and losing their sixth game in a row isn’t really the story tonight as the loss is a good thing for their lottery standing.