Russell Westbrook breaks single-season triple-double record

Russell Westbrook (190 cm, UCLA ’08) made NBA history on Sunday night. He finished Sunday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets with a triple-double which marks number 42 this season. This breaks Oscar Robertson’s record for triple-doubles in a season which was set after the 1961/1962 season. The record was thought to be an untouchable achievement but Westbrook proved otherwise.

Westbrook not only recorded another triple-double but also led his team to a tough road victory in Denver. He led his team with a spectacular 50 points, 16 rebounds, and ten assists as well as making a deep buzzer beater three to give his team the win. Below is the Thunder’s final possession where Westbrook plays the hero for his team.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAPSXUY8Mqk

The race for NBA MVP could be in Westbrook’s favor after this incredible feat. He will finish the season averaging a triple-double which has not occurred since Robertson during the 1961/1962 season. After this game, Westbrook averages 31.7 ppg, 10.7 rpg and 10.4 apg which are all career-highs.

Westbrook and the Thunder currently sit in sixth place in the Western Conference standings with a 46-34 record. This comes after the departure of Kevin Durant last offseason. Oklahoma City clinched the sixth seed in the playoffs which will give them a first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets. The matchup between the Thunder and Rockets will include the two favorites for NBA MVP with Westbrook and James Harden.