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May 7, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) is helped off of the court floor by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) after being fouled in action against the Los Angeles Clippers in game two of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
May 7, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) is helped off of the court floor by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) after being fouled in action against the Los Angeles Clippers in game two of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 112, Los Angeles Clippers 101 (Series tied 1-1)

Co-MVP’s — The league’s reigning MVP was at it again, but it was Russell Westbrook who stole the show (again) for the Thunder. Westbrook put up another triple-double, with 31 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and three steals on 13-for-22 from the field. He made an impact all over the court, including leading all players with six offensive rebounds.

Kevin Durant had a terrific game as well, scoring 32 points with 12 rebounds, nine assists and two steals. He didn’t shoot as well, going 10-for-22 from the field and 3-for-9 from the 3-point line, but his ability to get to the foul line (9-for-11 there) played a large role in forcing the Clippers defense to back off of their aggressiveness.

The Clippers got 18 from J.J. Redick, with Chris Paul adding 17 points, five rebounds, 11 assists and three steals. Blake Griffin scored 15 with six rebounds and Darren Collison led all bench scorers with 13. The Clippers were down by as many as 20 in the game and were outrebounded 52-36.