OKLAHOMA CITY—Things are starting to click for the Oklahoma City Thunder.Russell Westbrook had 21 points and seven assists and the Thunder beat the Bulls 92-79 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.Oklahoma City had high hopes coming into the season after trading for All-Stars Carmelo Anthony and Paul George, but the Thunder had lost four straight before getting things turned around to even their record at 7-7.Anthony returned to the lineup after missing the previous game with a sore lower back and finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Jerami Grant added 15 points and 11 rebounds.The Thunder led 27-7 at the end of the first quarter to match the fewest points they have allowed in a quarter since the franchise moved from Seattle in 2008. The Bulls made 2 of 16 field goals in the period.

”Just setting the tone,” Westbrook said. ”Thought we did a good job of being aggressive, using our hands. That’s how we win games.”

Lauri Markkanen and Antonio Blakeney each scored 16 points, and Denzel Valentine added 13. The Bulls shot 34.7 percent from the field.