Russell Westbrook’s assault on the stat sheet continued Monday in Utah, where he lifted the Thunder to a 97-95 victory almost single-handed with his 22nd triple-double of the season. In addition to pulling down 10 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists, Westbrook scored 38 points, including the game-winning jumper with 1.4 seconds left.
Westbrook’s latest triple-double moves him into a tie for fifth on both the single-season and career lists.
Single-season triple-doubles
1. 41, Oscar Robertson (1961-62)
2. 31, Wilt Chamberlain (1966-67)
t3. 26, Robertson (1960-61, 1963-64)
t5. 22, Russell Westbrook (2016-17); Robertson (1964-65); Chamberlain (1965-66)
Career triple-doubles
1. 181, Oscar Robertson
2. 138, Magic Johnson
3. 107, Jason Kidd
4. 78, Wilt Chamberlain
t5. 59, Russell Westbrook / Larry Bird
