The Los Angeles Clippers had a big opportunity to get to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference when they hosted West rivals Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.

Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and the rest of the Thunder got off to a good start with a 29-22 first quarter and denied the Clippers their chance as OKC ran away with the 107-101 victory on the road.

Westbrook had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists while Durant added 27 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals as OKC held off a Clippers rally in the latter part of the payoff period.

The Thunder had a dozen point advantage entering the fourth but the home team cut it to just two points, 102-100 with 46 seconds to go in the game.

L.A. was led by Blake Griffin, who had a double-double of 30 points and 12 rebounds. Chris Paul finished with 25 points and 8 assists while DeAndre Jordan had 10 points and 12 boards.

OKC improved to 57-21 with the win and remain in second place in the conference. Clippers are at 55-23 for third.

NBA Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Clippers
Oklahoma City Thunder 107, Los Angeles Clippers 101 Reuters
NBA Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Clippers
Oklahoma City Thunder 107, Los Angeles Clippers 101 Reuters
NBA Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Clippers
Oklahoma City Thunder 107, Los Angeles Clippers 101 Reuters
NBA Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Clippers
Oklahoma City Thunder 107, Los Angeles Clippers 101 Reuters
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