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NBA: Thunder overwhelm Warriors 118-94 for 3-1 series lead

Wednesday, 25 May 2016 7:41 AM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 25 May 2016 7:43 AM ]

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors goes up against Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half in game four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena on May 24, 2016 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (AFP)

The defending NBA champions the Golden State Warriors are on the brink of elimination after losing game 4 of the Western Conference finals 118-94 to their hosts, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The home team started better and got the lead from the very beginning and never looked back, thanks to a brilliant Russel Westbrook, who had 36 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Tuesday.

Oklahoma led 30-26 at the end of the first quarter and went on to take the second with a massive 42-27 win to lead 72-53 at halftime.

The Warriors did a bit better after the break and won the third quarter 29-22. But, they fell even further behind when they lost the 4th frame 24-12 and surrendered the game with 24 points.

To have any hopes of qualifying, the Warriors now are going to have to win game 5 at home, or else Oklahoma will celebrate the series’ win.

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