Westbrook records 2nd 20-20-20 game in NBA history

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Russell Westbrook recorded the NBA's second-ever 20-20-20 game on Tuesday in a 119-103 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Westbrook finished with 20 points on 8-of-23 shooting, 20 rebounds, and 21 assists with just two turnovers in 37 minutes, logging his 31st triple-double of the season.

Philadelphia 76ers legend Wilt Chamberlain posted 22 points, 25 rebounds, and 21 assists on Feb. 2, 1968 against the Detroit Pistons.

After grabbing his 20th rebound to secure the monumental stat line, Westbrook could be seen mouthing "that's for Nipsey" to the fans as a tribute to fallen rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was shot to death outside his clothing store in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon.

"That wasn't for me, man. That was for my bro. That's for Nipsey," Westbrook said postgame. "20 plus 20 plus 20. They know what that means. That's for my bro. Rest in peace, Nipsey. I'm just thankful to be able to go out and compete at a high level. Thankful to have these teammates. Thankful and humble to be able to go out and play the game that I love."

Westbrook is closing in on averaging a triple-double for a third consecutive season, and no other player has done that multiple times. He needs just three assists to solidify his numbers, assuming he plays in each of Oklahoma City's final four games.