Westbrook set a new record in Nugget's win on Tuesday.
It was a historic night for Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook, who created history in the team’s 122-110 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. The 36-year-old NBA veteran became the first player ever to record 200 career triple-doubles in the league’s history.
Westbrook’s landmark achievement came in a typical all-around performance, as he finished with 10 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds.
The former MVP, who joined the Nuggets this season after a 2-year stint with the Los Angeles Clippers, is averaging 10.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game this season.
With 200 triple-doubles, Westbrook sits at the top of an elite list of players. In second place is NBA legend Oscar Robertson, who recorded 181 triple-doubles. Lakers legend Magic Johnson ranks third with 138. Westbrook’s teammate and Nuggets’ superstar Nikola Jokic follows with 136 triple-doubles, followed by LeBron James, who has 117 triple-doubles.
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The Nuggets snapped their 2-match losing streak with a comfortable win over Grizzlies. The Denver side came out with a more aggressive approach, forcing Memphis into 14 turnovers in the first half alone. The Nuggets led 68-57 at halftime and extended their lead to 83-58 early in the third quarter. Despite a rally from the Grizzlies in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets maintained their double-digit lead to secure the win.
Jamal Murray was the top scorer for the Nuggets, tallying 27 points. Meanwhile, Michael Porter Jr. finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds.
The Nuggets will now return home to face the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, while the Grizzlies will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.
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