Russell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson’s NBA record for career triple-doubles with his 182nd on Monday.
Westbrook grabbed his 10th rebound of the night with 8:30 remaining in the fourth quarter as his Washington Wizards opposed the host Atlanta Hawks. He already had 21 points and 16 assists in the game.
It was Westbrook’s 36th triple-double in 62 games this year.
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Westbrook finished the night with 28 points, 13 boards and 21 assists, but he missed a potential game-winning buzzer-beater from 3-point range as the Wizards lost to the Hawks 125-124.
Robertson, 82, was one of numerous basketball luminaries who offered congr…
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