Jan 9 (The Sports Xchange) - The anticipated matchup between Russell Westbrook and Jimmy Butler fizzled, but Westbrook sizzled to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 109-94 win against the Chicago Bulls on Monday at the United Center.
Led by Westbrook's 21 points, nine rebounds and 14 assists, the Thunder (23-16) cruised to the victory while capitalizing on Butler's illness, which prevented him from attending Chicago's morning shootaround.
Butler, who was named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week earlier Monday, played just 28:48 and finished with one point.