James Morrison was twice denied by the woodwork but West Brom failed to score for a third successive game in a dire stalemate with West Ham.
The Baggies at least had the consolation of ending a run of three successive defeats and maintained their place in the top six.
But Sam Allardyce's side were worth a share of the spoils in a game which seldom moved out of second gear.
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