Thunder journal: Technical fouls again put Westbrook at suspension risk

Russell Westbrook, right, was called for a technical after he was whistled for this offensive foul against the Mavericks' Yogi Ferrell during Sunday's game in Dallas. [AP PHOTO]For the second time this season, Russell Westbrook is in the technical-foul danger zone.

Westbrook's technical fouls at Phoenix on Friday and at Dallas on Sunday raised the Thunder guard's season total to 14. Two more would mean a one-game suspension, per NBA rules.

After Monday's practice, Thunder coach Billy Donovan said Westbrook is aware he's closing in on a suspension.

“I think he understands what's in front of him and what we need to do,” Donovan said after Sunday's game at Dallas. “I know the team's important to…