NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Kevin Durant scored 29 points Friday and Oklahoma City dominated the middle two quarters on its way to a 109-95 win over New Orleans.
The Thunder outscored the Pelicans by 14 during the second and third quarters and returned to their winning ways after having an eight-game victory streak halted in Portland on Wednesday.
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Durant also pulled down eight rebounds while Russell Westbrook added 25 points. Serge Ibaka chipped in 17 points and 13 boards.
New Orleans lost its second straight to fall a game below the .500 mark. Ryan Anderson hit just 4-of-17 from the field, but his 19 points led the Pelicans.
