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Russell Westbrook ties NBA triple-double record

Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook equalled Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson's NBA record after posting his 181st career triple-double.

By Sacha Pisani
Russell Westbrook

New York, May 9: Russell Westbrook equalled Oscar Robertson's NBA record after posting his 181st career triple-double.

Westbrook moved level with Hall of Famer Robertson thanks to his latest triple-double for the Washington Wizards on Saturday (May 8).

Former MVP Westbrook tied Robertson with an assist to star team-mate Bradley Beal in the third quarter of the matchup against the Indiana Pacers.

Westbrook has been averaging 21.8 points, a career-best 11.4 rebounds and career-best 11.4 assists per game in 2020-21 – the fourth season in his career that he has averaged a triple-double.

Entering Saturday's game, Westbrook has been leading the league in assists per game, total assists (685) and assist rate (48.0).

Story first published: Sunday, May 9, 2021, 9:05 [IST]
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