Westbrook breaks Robertson’s record for triple-doubles

However, Denver can’t rely on that, which means they will need to do everything they can to win a matchup against Westbrook, something they have yet to do this season, and since March 19th, 2013.

And as for not getting 10 assists?

Westbrook made his first basket on a 17-footer with 1:20 left in the half and followed with a three-point play to pull the Thunder within 71-48 at the half. ‘If I wanted to get 10 assists, I could get 10 assists.

Westbrook was simply sensational as he enhanced his reputation for coming up big in the clutch with 50 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists as the Thunder improved to 46-34, with just two games remaining in the regular season.

“From the start of the game, Russ was chasing history”, Booker said. The Nuggets are going to have to get into the post season the hard way if they have any chance.

Until Friday, the Suns had put up little resistance as Westbrook averaged 41 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists in three previous contests against Phoenix this season.

Harden finished one rebound shy of a triple-double with 33 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds. Will Westbrook be rested in either game?

“Get your mind right”, he explained.

“As many plays as he made down the stretch”, Malone said, “I truly feel like we lost this game”. I never walk into that locker room think, ‘Geez, I hope he’s ready to play tonight.

Westbrook stayed in the game long after the outcome seemed certain. “It’s amusing, we lose a game in Charlotte (on March 31) and read things and everybody is ready to say we’re done”.

Mr. Triple-Double For The WIN! “I’ve seen enough miraculous things this year: At Dallas, at Orlando and some other places”. And I just said, you know what? “I’m just thankful for my teammates, my coaching staff, my fans, my family, and I just thank God for my blessings each and every day”.

Houston led by as many as 11 in the first half and was up 54-52 at halftime. He hit a 36-foot three-pointer at the buzzer for the win.

The Nuggets then blew their double-digit lead by allowing Westbrook to score the game’s final eight points. To top it all off, his 48th, 49th, and 50th points came on a buzzer-beating 3-pointers that essentially eliminated the Nuggets from playoff contention. The Rockets were 3-0 vs OKC this year, sweeping the season series. At the age of 23, he was a second-year pro. Westbrook and Stephen Curry each have five. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line.

The Thunder are facing Nuggets at Denver for their third match in this season.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook expressed his gratitude after surpassing Oscar Robertson’s triple-double record in the National Basketball Association as he exceeded his own childhood expectations.