Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook keep distance prior to matchup

— -- OAKLAND, Calif. -- Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant spent eight seasons together as teammates, but met for the first time as opponents on Thursday at Oracle Arena.

With heavy anticipation centering around how Westbrook and Durant would greet each other prior to tipoff, the two didn't even look at each other. Westbrook took his traditional spot underneath the opposing basket, and spoke to no Warriors players. Durant didn't shake hands or talk with any of his former teammates.

Westbrook arrived at the game wearing an orange vest that said "Official Photographer." One of Durant's primary off-court hobbies is photography.

Asked about the connection pregame, Westbrook said, "Just cause I wanted to. There's no particular reason, there's no story behind it. It's just because I wanted to wear it. i don't wear anything for nobody. I wear what I want to wear when I want to wear it."

Westbrook and Durant have not spoken since Durant announced he was joining the Warriors.

Durant only sent Westbrook a text message informing him of the decision.