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OKLAHOMA CITY -- Tired wasnt an option for Russell Westbrook on Friday night.The explosive point guard had 51 points in a triple-double and scored the winning points in the Oklahoma City Thunders 113-110 overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns. He played just over 45 minutes and never slowed down.Youve got to want to win, he said. Very simple. When you want to win, you dont think about being tired. To me, being tired is a mind thing. Its in your mind. Youve got to go out there and compete at a high level and leave it on the floor.According to the Thunder, it was the first 50-point triple-double since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had one in 1975. Westbrook finished with 13 rebounds and 10 assists and took a career-high 44 shots to claim his 38th career triple-double.It was the franchises first game without Kevin Durant on the roster since it moved to Oklahoma City in 2008. Durant left in the offseason to play for the Golden State Warriors. In Oklahoma Citys home opener, Westbrook reminded the fans that theres still star power in town.Westbrook made a layup to put the Thunder up a point with 7.6 seconds remaining. Phoenixs Devin Booker missed a layup and Westbrook was fouled. Westbrook scored his 50th and 51st points at the free-throw line with 3.5 seconds remaining. Booker missed a 3-pointer as time expired.Westbrook was 17 of 44 from the field, 2 of 10 from 3-point range and made 15 of 20 free throws. He scored 39 points in the second half and overtime.Thats what he does, Booker said. He is an aggressive scorer. One of the best players in the league. We knew that coming in here.T.J. Warren had a career-high 30 points for the Suns.Westbrook tied it at 59 on a layup and free throw early in the third, but the Suns responded with a 12-0 run. Westbrook kept the Thunder in it with 23 points in the third quarter on 7-for- 12 shooting, but the Suns led 83-77 heading into the fourth.Westbrook returned from a rest with 8:50 remaining and the Thunder trailing 89-81. Four minutes later, his driving layup gave the Oklahoma City a 97-96 lead. Westbrook then found Roberson open, and Robersons 3-pointer pushed Oklahoma Citys lead to 102-98 with 2:39 to play.After Phoenix rallied to tie it at 102, Westbrook missed several chances to put the Thunder ahead late in regulation, including a missed 3-pointer with 2.9 seconds left.Late in overtime, Westbrook didnt hesitate on his way to the hoop.I should have attacked the first time and be able to get to the paint and try to finish, he said.---TIP-INSSuns: Coach Earl Watson played for the Thunder during the 2008-09 season. ... The Suns led 31-13 in the first quarter and 40-25 at the end of the period. ... Phoenix shot 69.6 percent in the first quarter and 19.2 percent in the second.Thunder: Domantas Sabonis, a rookie, started in his first-ever regular-season home game. He finished with eight points on 4 for 6 shooting. ... Backup point guard Cameron Payne sat out with a fractured right foot. ... Westbrook was issued a technical in the third quarter, but it was taken away upon review. ... Victor Oladipo scored 21 points.STAT LINESWestbrooks averages through two games are 41.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and 9.5 assists. His 23 points in the third quarter matched Durants Thunder record for a quarter.DEFENSIVE SWITCHThe Suns led by 18 in the first quarter, but Oklahoma City held Phoenix to 5-for-26 shooting in the second quarter to cut it to 53-49 at halftime.Just defending, Westbrook said. We know that we came out sluggish, especially on the defensive end. We locked down.QUOTE OF THE NIGHTWatson, on defending Westbrook: For us, Westbrook shot 44 times, 20 free throws. Were living with that. 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The United States Anti-Doping Agency has informed Brock Lesnar of a potential doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition drug test administered June 28.Lesnar, 39, returned to the Octagon on July 9, defeating Mark Hunt via decision at UFC 200. It was Lesnars first fight since December 2011. The pro wrestling star remains under contract with WWE and has declined to say whether he would fight in a UFC match again.The UFC announced Lesnars potential violation on Friday. In a statement, the UFC said it was not informed of the potential violation until Thursday, which explains why Lesnar was able to compete on the UFC 200 card.Lesnar told The Associated Press in a statement, We will get to the bottom of this.In an interview with MMA Fighting on Friday, Hunt said he has asked UFC officials for half of Lesnars record $2.5 million guaranteed purse or to be released from his contract effective immediately.?Hunt added he has yet to hear from the UFC.The cheaters get a slap on the wrist and walk off, Hunt told MMA Fighting. What penalty or deterrent is there to make them think twice? Nothing. And the [Nevada Athletic Commission], why should these [expletive] get anything? They are not the ones who had to fight with Lesnar or lose [to him]. I lost.Hunt changed his tone later Friday night in a profanity-laced tweet, saying that he now wants all of Lesnars guaranteed purse.Well I wanted half but have changed my mind cheaters shouldnt get s--- I want all of it cheaters dont deserve s---, Hunt wrote in his tweet.Under the UFCs anti-doping program, which is administered by USADA and went into effect in July 2015, results management and adjudication of the case falls to USADA, as well as the Nevada State Athletic Commission, due to the fact Lesnars fight took place in Las Vegas.Bob Bennett, executivee officer of the NSAC, told the Los Angeles Times?that Lesnars purse could be factored in assessing the size of a potential fine.dddddddddddd?Exactly, right, Bennett told the newspaper.We can fine and suspend. Im not saying his whole paycheck will be taken away, but he could be suspended and fined upon his case being heard and all the facts being presented.?The NSAC already is involved in another case regarding UFC 200. Former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who was removed from UFC 200 three days prior to the event because of a potential violation, is also facing discipline from the NSAC.Lesnar (6-3) announced his retirement from mixed martial arts in 2015, but ultimately decided to return to the UFC for a one-off, to which WWE agreed.Lesnar has not before tested positive for banned substances in his UFC career. It also is unknown at this time whether the potential doping violation is for a banned substance or a banned methodology.Under the UFCs program, any retired athlete who wishes to return to competition must first be subjected to a four-month testing window.The UFC is able to grant exemptions to that requirement, however. Because of the unique circumstances of Lesnars return and his contract situation with WWE, the UFC decided to waive that four-month window for the first time.Despite receiving an exemption for the four-month requirement, Lesnar did submit eight tests to USADA, according to the agencys website.Hunt, 42, referenced that exemption numerous times leading up to the fight.?When asked about the topic of performance-enhancing drugs during a pre-fight international conference call, Lesnar responded, Im a white boy and Im jacked. Deal with it. China NFL Jerseys Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys NFL Jerseys Cheap Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap Basketball Jerseys Online Stitched Hockey Jerseys Wholesale Baseball Jerseys Football Jerseys Outlet College Jerseys For Sale Cheap MLB Jerseys Wholesale Soccer Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys For Sale Wholesale NFL Jerseys ' ' '

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