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DeMar DeRozan nets 37, Raptors beat Thunder 112-102

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan shoots the ball over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kyle Singler during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

OKLAHOMA CITY – DeMar DeRozan scored 37 points to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-102 on Wednesday night.

DeRozan, the NBA’s leading scorer, made 13 of 22 field goals and 11 of 15 free throws. Kyle Lowry added 19 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds and Patrick Patterson had 13 points for the Raptors.

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Toronto, which shot 51.8 per cent from the field, has won four of five.

The Thunder entered the night with the NBA’s best record, but they couldn’t get their offence going. Russell Westbrook led the way with 36 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, but he made just 9 of 26 shots and committed eight turnovers.

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Victor Oladipo scored 18 points and Steven Adams added 14 points and 12 rebounds for Oklahoma City.

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