Russell Westbrook Posts NBA Leading 17th Triple-Double
Russell Westbrook put up 13 points, 12 assists and 14 rebounds to post his NBA leading 17th triple-double
Russell Westbrook turned his first-half frustration into a milestone night.
Westbrook had 13 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists to become the first player with 17 triple-doubles in a season in 27 years, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Denver Nuggets 124-102 on Tuesday night.
Westbrook has the highest total since Magic Johnson had 17 for the Los Angeles Lakers in 1988-89. Westbrook, who had seven in March while winning Western Conference player of the month honors, has 35 in his career, which is second behind LeBron James for most among active players.
"It's a great honor," Westbrook said. "Whenever you're mentioned in the same sentence as Magic, it's always great. That's something you never take for granted."
Westbrook had 13 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists to become the first player with 17 triple-doubles in a season in 27 years, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Denver Nuggets 124-102 on Tuesday night.
Westbrook has the highest total since Magic Johnson had 17 for the Los Angeles Lakers in 1988-89. Westbrook, who had seven in March while winning Western Conference player of the month honors, has 35 in his career, which is second behind LeBron James for most among active players.
"It's a great honor," Westbrook said. "Whenever you're mentioned in the same sentence as Magic, it's always great. That's something you never take for granted."
E. Carchia
@Sportando
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