Westbrook Ejected As Grizzlies Blow Out Thunder

<p>Russell Westbrook was ejected from the game in the third quarter as the Thunder went on to score a season-low 80 points in a 34-point loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. </p>

Thursday, December 29th 2016, 4:27 pm

By: News 9

Westbrook Ejected As Grizzlies Blow Out Thunder

Marc Gasol scored 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Russell Westbrook's ejection, dominating the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 114-80 victory Thursday night.

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Westbrook, the NBA's leading scorer at 31.7 points per game, scored 21 before he was tossed midway through the third quarter when he was whistled for two quick technicals. At that point, Memphis already held a double-digit lead that reached 37 points in the fourth quarter.

Zach Randolph added 21 points for the Grizzlies. He and Gasol both grabbed eight rebounds.

Memphis reserve Troy Daniels shot 6 of 8 from 3-point range in the fourth quarter and scored all 22 of his points in the final period.

Enes Kanter had 19 for the Thunder, and Alex Abrines scored 10 as Oklahoma City set a season low for points. Westbrook had five rebounds and no assists.