Russell Westbrook registered his 36th triple-double of the season, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Oklahoma City Thunder from going-down to the Houston Rockets 137-125.
Westbrook scored 39 points to go with 11 rebounds and 13 assists, and now needs five more in the remaining ten games to equal the record for the most in season.
Kiwi centre Steven Adams had a quiet night – scoring 11 points and earning 4 rebounds.
The Rockets spread the love around with six-players hitting double figures, including James Harden (22) and recent recruit, Lou Williams who scored 31 points including seven baskets from beyond the arc.
The home-side put on a masterclass in offensive execution all game long, and they collectively shot 63.3 percent from the field and 51.3 percent from three en route to capturing a 3-1 season series victory over the Thunder.
The Rockets have all-but locked up third place in the Western Conference and remain a slim chance of finishing in second. Meanwhile the Thunder sits in sixth-spot with 10-games remaining.
The two sides are likely to match up again in the first-round of the playoffs.
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