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Durant, Westbrook combine for 45 points to lead Oklahoma City past Dallas 107-93

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Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) tries to recover a loose ball during an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Wednesday Nov. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Brett Deering) (The Associated Press)

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates a play in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Oklahoma City, Wednesday Nov. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Brett Deering) (The Associated Press)

Kevin Durant had 23 points and 10 assists, and Russell Westbrook scored 22 points as Oklahoma City pulled away in the second half for a 107-93 victory over Dallas on Wednesday night.

Serge Ibaka added 17 points and 13 rebounds for the Thunder (3-1), who won their second straight game following Westbrook's return from two offseason knee surgeries.

Jeremy Lamb added 13 points for Oklahoma City, which has won 11 straight games against the Mavericks, including the playoffs. The last loss for the Thunder against Dallas was on Jan. 2, 2012.

Monta Ellis led the Mavericks (3-2), who were playing their second game in two nights, with 20 points. Jae Crowder and Shawn Marion added 17 each, while Dirk Nowitzki finished with 16.