bulldzr, Russell Westbrook just recorded the NBA’s first ‘double triple-double’ since 1968
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Triple-doubles are Russell Westbrook’s ‘thing.’ We’re used to seeing this guy in double-digits across the box score, and the triple-double has basically become associated with Westbrook since he won an MVP with a triple-double average in 2016-17, the first season he played without Kevin Durant at his side.
So if you aren’t impressed with Westbrook’s triple-doubles these days, that’s perfectly understandable — but perhaps Tuesday’s triple-double will blow your mind. This isn’t just a 10-10-10, but Russ went off for a ‘double triple-double,’ 20-20-21, against the Los Angeles Lakers.
This is the first, and only, 20-20-20 game in the NBA since Wilt Chamberlain managed the feat in 1968. Not bad company to be in for any statistical accomplishments!