Westbrook sets triple-double record
Russell Westbrook set an NBA record with his 10th straight triple-double, Paul George scored 47 points and also had a triple-double, and the Thunder beat the Trail Blazers 120-111 on Monday night in Oklahoma City.
Westbrook broke a tie with Wilt Chamberlain, who had nine straight triple-doubles in 1968, by finishing with 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists.
It was Westbrook’s 23rd triple-double of the season and the 127th of his career.
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