Westbrook ties Wilt for 2nd-most triple-doubles in a season
Watch out, Oscar.
Russell Westbrook scored 23 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and dished out 13 assists in a 102-92 victory over the San Antonio Spurs to match Wilt Chamberlain for the second-most triple-doubles in one season with 31.
Oscar Robertson - the only player ever to average a triple-double - is the last one left standing in Westbrook's way. Robertson notched 41 during his historic 1961-62 campaign that saw him average 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 11.4 assists.
For the moment, Westbrook's line stands at 32.1 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Most Triple-Doubles in Single Season
ā ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 10, 2017
1961-62 Oscar Robertson 41
2016-17 Russell Westbrook 31
1967-68 Wilt Chamberlain 31
As always, OKC needed the 28-year-old at his best to earn the victory. Thursday's win over the Spurs bumps its record to 25-6 when Westbrook records a triple-double, as compared to 13-23 when he doesn't.
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