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Westbrook scores 23 points, Thunder's slumping defense returns to form in 102-72 rout of Bulls

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    Chicago Bulls guard Nate Robinson (2) goes up for a dunk over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams) (The Associated Press)

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    Chicago Bulls guard Nate Robinson, front, goes to the basket next to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams) (The Associated Press)

OKLAHOMA CITY – Russell Westbrook scored 23 points, Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka both contributed double-doubles and the Oklahoma City Thunder held Chicago to the worst shooting performance in the NBA this season, beating the Bulls 102-72 on Sunday night.

The Thunder, who had allowed an average of 113 points over their previous four games, broke out of a rough defensive patch by limiting Chicago to 29.1 percent shooting.

The Bulls also had their worst shooting performance of last season in Oklahoma City, when they connected on just 33 percent. Midway through the third quarter, Chicago had missed 44 of its 55 shots and was on pace for the worst shooting night in franchise history.

The Thunder led 61-39 at that point, and the margin reached 32 with both teams' starters sitting out the fourth quarter.

Nate Robinson and Luol Deng had 13 points apiece to lead Chicago.