Kevin Durant, Thunder continue to be scorching from Hornets - By: Graham Elliott

Kevin Durant scored 25 factors to lead the Thunder to their 10th win in 11 video games, 101-91 more than the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday evening. Now the Western Conference leaders will get to see what they can do on the road.

"It really is a challenge we can deal with," Oklahoma City reserve James Harden said. "We dwell for scenarios like this. It will be difficult."

The victory enhanced the Thunder to 15-3, the finest record in the West, regardless of an off evening from guard Russell Westbrook and 21 turnovers.

Westbrook started out 1-for-ten with four turnovers. He completed four-of-14 for 14 factors.

Jarrett Jack scored 20 points to lead New Orleans, which lost its ninth straight -- eight of those losses coming by 10 or fewer factors. Gustavo Ayon, who came in averaging just three.2 points, added 16 and Carl Landry 15.

Harden had 18 factors and created 9 of ten no cost throws for the Thunder, who shot 53 to win their third straight.

The Thunder led 60-51 at the break following shooting 60.six in the opening half.

The Thunder offset the 21 turnovers by receiving timely shooting from Daequan Cook, who hit 3 three-pointers, and with 21 assists.

Brooks also stated Westbrook improved as the game went on. He was three-for-four in the fourth quarter.

The Thunder's 15-3 commence ties for the 2nd greatest in franchise historical past by means of 18 games. The 1982-83 and 2004-05 teams in Seattle also have been 15-3. The 1993-94 Seattle team started 16-2. ... The Thunder forced 5 turnovers in the fourth quarter. ... Hornets F Trevor Ariza was just one-for-eight and had two factors. He had scored in double figures his preceding 4 games before Wednesday night, including 18 Monday against San Antonio. ... Jack missed all 3 of his area purpose attempts in the fourth quarter. ... New Orleans F Xavier Henry played for the 1st time this season and had three points on 1-for-five shooting. ... Harden had six assists for Oklahoma City.

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