Giannis & Westbrook each record 30-pt triple-doubles
On Saturday, a rare feat was accomplished by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Russell Westbrook.
The new day of the triple-double is March 13, 2021.
For the first time in the NBA history, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Russell Westbrook, Domantas Sabonis, James Harden, and Julius Randle all recorded the same statistical feat on the same day.
Antetokounmpo and Westbrook’s respective triple-doubles occurred in the same game, marking just the sixth time in league history opponents registered 30-point versions of the milestone. The Bucks’ superstar forward also became just the second player in franchise history to put up triple-doubles in back-to-back games, with NBA icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar being the other.
Meanwhile, Westbrook is steadily approaching Oscar Robertson, an all-time great, on the career triple-doubles list. The ex-Kia MVP currently has 157 triple-doubles to his credit and requires another 25 to overtake Robertson.
Harden continued his do-it-all surge for the Nets with Kevin Durant sidelined. His 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists helped Brooklyn stave off a late Detroit rally and pulled the Nets to within half a game of first-place Philadelphia.
Harden powers Nets to win
James Harden recorded a triple-double in Brooklyn’s win against Detroit.
Sabonis shredded Phoenix’s top-five defense for 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists while helping Indiana snap the Suns’ five-game win streak. The Pacers’ two-time All-Star is one of five players in the league averaging at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists this season.
Sabonis notches triple-double
In their victory against the Suns, Domantas Sabonis was the key player for the Pacers.
Randle, fresh off his first career All-Star appearance, continues to keep the once-listless Knicks in the playoff race. The former Lakers lottery pick has blossomed in New York, and on Saturday he continued that development with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists in a win over Oklahoma City.
Randle logs triple-double in victory
Julius Randle maintained his excellent season performance by securing a triple-double against the Thunder.
