Warriors vs. Thunder: Score, results, updates as Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook square off

In his return to Oklahoma City for the first time as a member of the Warriors last season, Kevin Durant heard all of the boos and saw all of the cupcake signs, but Golden State cruised to a 130-114 victory over the Thunder. Ahead of Wednesday night's game, OKC fans can't worry all that much about what Durant is doing. Billy Donovan's team already has enough problems.

The Thunder currently sit in the bottom half of the Western Conference standings at 7-9 and have struggled to figure out the winning formula with the new "Big Three" of Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony. OKC has struggled so far to put together complete games, often falling apart in the third quarter as well as clutch time in losses.

MORE: Warriors vs. Thunder box score | Full NBA scoreboard

The Warriors, meanwhile, find themselves tied with the Rockets for the best record in the West at 13-4 overall. Durant, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are each averaging at least 20 points per game, and Golden State owns the No. 1 offensive rating and net rating in the NBA. Can the Thunder step up to the challenge, or is a blowout inevitable?

Sporting News will provide live updates below for the matchup between the Warriors and Thunder. Here we go...

Warriors vs. Thunder: Score, highlights, updates

9:47 p.m. ET — The Warriors are letting their frustration boil over. Draymond Green earns his fourth personal foul, then a technical foul on his way to the bench. Green now has more technical fouls than made field goals. That's... not great.

9:40 p.m. ET — Westbrook and Durant go forehead to forehead in a cordial conversation.

Oh sure, this is just another game on the schedule. Nothing special. Nothing personal.

KD & Westbrook forehead to forehead pic.twitter.com/ORdC5CAfpY

— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) November 23, 2017

9:35 p.m. ET — It's been a rough night for Klay Thompson. He is 1 of 9 from the field (1 of 6 from 3-point range) and a minus-17 for the game. The Warriors are going to need him if they want to make a comeback.

9:28 p.m. ET — The Warriors and Thunder miss six of their first seven attempts to start the third quarter. Billy Donovan calls a full timeout two minutes into the second half to settle his guys down.

Halftime: Thunder 65, Warriors 48

9:12 p.m. ET — This one has been all Thunder so far. Westbrook, George and Anthony have combined for 50 points on 20-of-34 shooting from the field. Durant (14 points) and Stephen Curry (13 points) are carrying the load offensively, but the Warriors haven't found a rhythm because of 10 first half turnovers. Far too sloppy with the ball against an elite defense.

Oh, and by the way, Westbrook and Durant had a nice little chat at the charity stripe.

Westbrook & KD discussing Thanksgiving dinner plans pic.twitter.com/PKJ04LUmG2

— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) November 23, 2017

9:06 p.m. ET — Anthony drills his second 3-pointer of the game to give the Thunder a 13-point advantage. He is hitting shots from the perimeter but not eating up possessions. This is the kind of balance OKC needs from him.

8:59 p.m. ET — RUSSDICULOUS! Westbrook has a game-high 15 points in the second quarter. He has looked much more like himself in this contest.

Russell Westbrook, yeesh pic.twitter.com/low92XtZcx

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) November 23, 2017

8:48 p.m. ET — Uh, Melo may have gotten away with a travel here...

Melo with the traveling optional play pic.twitter.com/uFBnhx2Mln

— BBALLBREAKDOWN (@bballbreakdown) November 23, 2017

End of first quarter: Thunder 33, Warriors 26

8:41 p.m. ET — Russell Westbrook explodes in the first quarter, filling the stat sheet with 11 points, five assists and five rebounds. The Thunder limit the Warriors to 38.1 percent shooting from the field and force six turnovers. But there's a long way to go. Let's see if Golden State can take better care of the ball.

Russ has it going on ESPN.

At the end of 1, he has 11 PTS, 5 ASTS, & 5 REBS!#ThunderUp leads #DubNation 33-26! pic.twitter.com/aEn8R1Y33v

— NBA (@NBA) November 23, 2017

8:32 p.m. ET — Carmelo Anthony is heating up. The 10-time All-Star has nine points on 4-of-6 shooting, and the Thunder hold an eight-point advantage.

Carmelo has the hot hand on ESPN!#ThunderUppic.twitter.com/dh3IHjdsdk

— NBA (@NBA) November 23, 2017

8:21 p.m. ET — All tied up at eight points apiece heading into the first timeout break. Both the Warriors and Thunder are out of sync early, shooting a combined 6 of 19 from the field with five turnovers. 

8:12 p.m. ET — Durant takes a few boos on his first touch of the game, but he responds with a 3-pointer over Paul George. Yep, he's still good.

.@KDTrey5 & @KlayThompson with back-to-back threes to open the scoring for the Dubs 💦 pic.twitter.com/nZ7KgP7sDv

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) November 23, 2017

8:07 p.m. ET — Hoodie Melo sighting!

😂 @carmeloanthony x @the2kferguson 😂 pic.twitter.com/FoAHQP07vl

— NBA (@NBA) November 23, 2017

7:54 p.m. ET — Hey, people aren't yelling mean things at Kevin Durant. That's nice.

Lot friendlier reception for Kevin Durant's warm-up this year in OKC pic.twitter.com/3hCIkKUmKO

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 23, 2017

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