WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Russell Westbrook scored 29 points to lead the Thunder to a 98-75 victory over the Hornets on Friday.

Serge Ibaka had 13 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks. Anthony Morrow added 11 points. Though Westbrook was on the bench in the fourth quarter,the Thunder ended Hornets' four-game winning streak easily.

Brian Roberts led the Hornets with 17 points.

Oklahoma City's super star Kevin Durant was absent because of an sprained ankle. But he had started doing some shooting practise before the game.