Russell Westbrook shines, Golden State Warriors roll on in NBA (AFP)

Russell Westbrook secured his eighth triple-double of the season as the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled over the New York Knicks on Monday while Golden State marched to a 12th straight win. Westbrook's virtuoso display stole the show as the Thunder overpowered the Knicks 112-103 at Madison Square Garden to improve to 11-8. It was Westbrook's third straight triple-double and the 45th of his career, leaving the 28-year-old tied in sixth place with LeBron James on the all-time list.