The final quarter showdown the fans had been expecting never came.
After Tang Tian and Westbrook began matching up directly, the Pelicans completely turned the game around.
Tang Tian scored 9 points on 5 shots, while Westbrook went 0-for-4. The gap suddenly widened to more than 15 points.
More importantly, Tang Tian grabbed two Defensive Rebounds during Westbrook's four possessions.
His personal stats reached 51 points, 11 rebounds, and 14 assists!
Just one week later, Tang Tian had recorded his second 50+ triple-double of the season!
It was also his 10th Consecutive Triple-Double.
He had broken Chamberlain's previous record of nine consecutive triple-doubles!
With the Thunder unable to cut into the deficit, Donovan pulled all the starters except Westbrook with three minutes left, effectively surrendering.
Westbrook dished out assists in succession down the stretch and narrowed the margin somewhat, but the outcome was no longer in doubt.
The Pelicans ultimately defeated the Thunder 118-105 and claimed their tenth straight victory!
Westbrook had played efficiently in the second and third quarters, but went just 1-for-8 in the final quarter. He finished with 37 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Oladipo scored 25 points, while Adams had 11 points and 11 rebounds.
For the Pelicans, Tang Tian posted 53 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists, 4 steals, and 1 block. Davis had 20 points and 8 rebounds, Holiday scored 11 points, and Williams added 12 off the bench.
After the game, Tang Tian and Westbrook embraced at center court. Both were smiling as they spoke, and they appeared to be in good spirits.
The postgame atmosphere in the arena was calm, but fans on social media erupted once again.
"The fake Triple-Double King and the real Triple-Double King—the truth is clear! Tang is the Triple-Double King!"
"This was Tang Tian's 10th straight triple-double!