The Oklahoma City Thunder handled the Toronto Raptors on Monday, 119-100, and superstar Russell Westbrook joined some impressive company in the process.
According to Elias Sports Bureau (via ESPN Stats & Info), Westbrook tied Michael Jordan as the only player in NBA history to notch seven triple-doubles in a single month:
Westbrook posted 26 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in the victory over Toronto at Air Canada Centre.
Westbrook has scored in double figures and tallied at least five assists in every game he's played in March. Here is a look at his seven triple-doubles, five of which came against teams that would be in the playoffs if they started Monday:
Given how frequently Westbrook is putting up triple-doubles, he was asked if the accomplishment still had any special meaning. He responded, "It's something I never take for granted, but I like winning," per Royce Young of ESPN.com.
The five-time All-Star is occasionally overshadowed by Kevin Durant, but his recent stretch is reminiscent of what fans saw at the end of the 2014-15 campaign. He put the Th ...
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Russell Westbrook Ties Michael Jordan for Most Triple-Doubles in Calendar Month
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