Raptors left fuming after loss to Oklahoma City ends record-tying run of wins
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors’ attempt at a franchise-record 12 straight wins imploded in the dying seconds Sunday.
When the dust finally settled, the Oklahoma City Thunder had prevailed 132-125 and the Raptors were missing coach Dwane Casey, DeMar DeRozan and Serge Ibaka, who were all ejected with 8.1 seconds left. Star point guard Kyle Lowry fouled out with 3:18 remaining.
Tied at 125-125 with 54.9 seconds remaining, Oklahoma City scored the last seven points as the Raptors let their emotions get the better of them.
Russell Westbrook led the OKC charge, scoring 37 points and recording his 102nd career triple-double as the Thunder (43-29) won their sixth straight and ninth of 11. Westbrook had 14 assists and 13 rebounds for his fifth consecutive triple-double and his 23rd of the season. Only Oscar Robertson (181), Magic Johnson (138) and Jason Kidd (107) have more triple-doubles.