Russell Westbrook created his own piece of history on Friday when he became only the second player in NBA history to average a triple-double for the season.
He also fell just short of his 42nd triple-double this season to break Oscar Robertson's record as he needed two more assists to move out on his own.
There it is!
With this assist, Russell Westbrook will average a TRIPLE-DOUBLE for the season. #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/AVeQQlHiOM
— NBA (@NBA) April 8, 2017
Despite scoring 23 points on the night along with 12 rebounds and eight assists, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost 120-99 against the Phoenix Suns. OKC drop to 45-34 while the Suns improve to 23-57.
Westbrook needed only six assists to join the record Robertson set in the 1961-62 for the Cincnnati Royals.
Most thought it couldn’t be done again, but Russ will officially finish the season averaging a TD! #hist0ry #thePeoplesChamp pic.twitter.com/g0a99lesMl
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 8, 2017
The Suns rushed out to a 28 point lead as OKC struggled to make any baskets early on before Westbrook and co. came alive.
Final in PHX:@suns get six players in double figures and defeat the @okcthunder 120-99. pic.twitter.com/EvtO2kzRWr
— NBA (@NBA) April 8, 2017
The loss means OKC will probably end up seeded 6th or worse in the play-offs.
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