NBA: Oklahoma City 124, Denver 118 (OT)

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Kevin Durant scored a career-high 51 points and Russell Westbrook added 40 Sunday in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 124-118 overtime win over Denver.

Durant went 19-of-28 from the field and netted five in the closing seconds of regulation to boost the Thunder into a tie that necessitated overtime.

Westbrook, meanwhile, struck for seven of his points in the extra period, spurring Oklahoma City to a ninth consecutive home victory.

Also helping out in the comeback win was Serge Ibaka, who registered a triple-double with 14 points, 15 rebounds and 11 blocks.

The Nuggets were led by Arron Afflalo with 27 points while Andre Miller chipped in with 21 and 10 assists as Denver wrapped up an 0-3 road trip.