OKC fans welcome Russell Westbrook with loud ovation during Thunder-Nuggets game Sunday at Paycom Center.

Instead, the Thunder continued their dominance. A 21-8 run ballooned their lead. Gilgeous-Alexander nailed an outside 3-pointer and Kenrich Williams forced a turnover by diving for a loose ball and ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander greets John Calipari before Thunder-Nuggets game Sunday morning at Paycom Center.

With the regulars resting, Williams, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams and Ousmane Dieng started Friday's win over the Trail Blazers. However, the usual starting five will be back in action ...