Russell Westbrook ejected in third quarter

Memphis weathered a bit of an early second-half rally and still led 61-45 when Westbrook was whistled for two technicals with 6:41 left in the third.

"Honestly, it's crazy, man, especially to be ejected when I didn't do nothing," Westbrook said. "It was just crazy, especially for me because I don't feel I get the benefit of the doubt most of the time, especially throughout the game, with the refs."

Westbrook, the NBA's leading scorer at 31.7 points per game, left with 21 points, five rebounds and no assists and 6 turnovers.