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NBA: Oklahoma City 104, New York 92

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Published: Jan. 15, 2012 at 12:28 AM

OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combined for 49 points Saturday and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised past New York 104-92.

Durant popped in 29 points, while Westbrook added 21, eight rebounds and eight assists as Oklahoma City stayed hot with a sixth straight win.

James Harden came off the bench to pour in 24 points as the Thunder built a lead of as many as 31 points in the second half.

New York struggled without superstar forward Carmelo Anthony, who missed the game with a sprained ankle.

Toney Douglas, Amare Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler provided 14 points apiece for the Knicks.

Topics: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Carmelo Anthony, Toney Douglas, Amare Stoudemire, Tyson Chandler, New York Knicks
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