Oklahoma City Thunder news roundup: Westbrook wins Western Conference Player of the Week, holiday joy, and much more

Following a mistletoe-week to remember, Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder are again riding high.

The Thunder capped a 4-1 stretch with a hallmark Holiday victory over the young and entertaining Timberwolves. In that contest, Westbrook garnered a fifth consecutive double-double performance. Meanwhile, OKC's beloved "Stache Bros." combined for 42 points as a giving Thunder squad gifted its fans with a 112-100 Dec. 25 win.

In addition, the stocking above Russell Westbrook's mantle was filled with another well-deserved Western Conference Player of the Week award. For games played Dec. 19-25 Westbrook averaged a surreal 41 points, 10 assists, and 9.8 rebounds.

However, more importantly, the Thunder prevailed in three-of-four games throughout this period -- including three straight.

A streaking Oklahoma City unit looks to win a fourth-consecutive contest tonight vs. the 10-21 Miami Heat at the AmericanAirlines Arena. An OKC victory would signify a season sweep in this interconference affair —as OKC dispatched Miami 97-85 from Chesapeake Energy Arena on Nov. 7.

While Westbrook (14 pts) was quite during that early season romp, Enes Kanter voraciously roared with 24 points and 10 rebounds.

And while on that occassion Kanter roared, recently Westbrook has shattered the sound barrier with an all-out assault on the NBA's record books. Amid Russell's latest inimitable exploits, the 6'3 guard became the first NBA player in 50-plus years to record three successive games with 40 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 50% FGA. Who preceded him? Just some guy named Wilt Chamberlain.

Yes, it has been a busy week in Thunder Nation. Here are the latest headlines to catch you up to speed as we inch ever closer to 2017.

Westbrook leads OKC to Christmas night bliss against Minnesota

ESPN’s Royce Young tells the tale of Westbrook’s holiday exploits in Oklahoma City’s 112-100 Christmas night victory.

Victor Oladipo still out; Steven ‘Kiwi Enforcer’ Adams can shoot threes??

The Norman Transcript’s Fred Katz gives a rundown regarding Oladipo’s status, and Adams’ three-point prowess. Say what?

Russell Westbrook only cares about one thing: Winning.

WTLC’s very own Adam Joseph may just have magical powers. The ‘Thunder from down under’ has assembled a who’s who ensemble among the NBA blogosphere for his recent project, 16 Wins A Ring. If you haven’t yet, check out this excellent site.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat preview and odds

WTLC crunches the numbers for tonight’s OKC vs. Miami get together. Can the Thunder run its current winning streak to four games?