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Westbrook 1st player in 55 years to average triple-double entering December

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With his fourth rebound of the night Wednesday against the Washington Wizards, Russell Westbrook ensured he'll be the first player since Oscar Robertson in 1961 to average a triple-double entering December.

The 6-foot-3 guard is currently searching for his fourth straight triple-double - one away from the longest streak of his career.

The five-time All-Star has put up monster numbers across the board in 2016-17, averaging 30.9 points, 11.3 assists, 10.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals entering Wednesday. Adjusting for Robertson's possessions, Westbrook would be averaging a ludicrous line of 46.6 points, 17 assists, and 15.6 rebounds.

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More importantly, Westbrook's terrific individual effort has translated to wins, as the Thunder rank sixth in the West despite losing Kevin Durant this summer.

The 6-foot-3 guard still has a long way to go before becoming the second player in league history to average a triple-double, but as he's shown this season, anything is possible.

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