The Thunder like what they saw from point guard Russell Westbrook in the preseason.

Westbrook led the NBA in turnovers during his rookie campaign.

"He's improved his game," center Nenad Krstic told the Oklahoman of Westbrook. "He's looking for his teammates. I know if I set a good screen and I'm open I'm going to get the ball. Last year, in the beginning, it was not (like that) because we didn't know each other. Now, he knows where I'm going to be and I know he's going to pass me the ball. So it's been really good playing with him."

Westbrook was tied with Steve Nash in preseason assists with 54.