Russell Westbrook made a big step towards history Saturday during a 112-104 win against the Jazz.
The mercurial guard lit up Utah for 33 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds to record his 32nd triple-double of the season. Westbrook now has the second most triple-doubles ever recorded in one NBA regular season.
Westbrook's latest offensive outburst moved him past Wilt Chamberlain. He is still nine triple-doubles short of tying Oscar Robertson's record of 41.
As great as Westbrook can be, he also has an ugly, inefficient side to his game. The Thunder star shot just 9 of 26 from the field Saturday night, while making just 3 of 10 from 3-point range.
Westbrook has free reign to do whatever he wants offensively on this team. That setup will allow him to win some games and certainly lose some game. He is always entertaining, though.
Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis scored 46 points with 21 rebounds in a 125-122 overtime win against the Hornets. He now has three 40-20 games this season, which is the most by any active player. In the last 30 years, only Shaquille O'Neal had more (four).
LeBron James led the Cavaliers to a 116-104 win over the Magic by scoring 24 points with 13 assists and 12 rebounds. Now with nine triple-doubles this season, James has set a new personal record for one season.
Tobias Harris and Andre Drummond led the Pistons to a 112-92 win against the Knicks. Harris scored a game-high 28 points with seven rebounds and five assists. Drummond added 24 points and 15 rebounds. Detroit has now won four of its last five games.
Warriors vs. Spurs: This game was supposed to be one for the ages, or at least a juicy sneak peak at a possible postseason matchup. But San Antonio's two best players — Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge — were held out with injuries. The Warriors then decided to rest their stars, making this a virtual exhibition game.
Fouled, falling to the court, is Ricky Rubio's preferred shooting location:
3 points, the hard way.#PowerOfThePack pic.twitter.com/CjkW2V7MMd
— NBA (@NBA) March 12, 2017
Rubio finished the 102-95 loss to the Bucks with 22 points and eight assists.
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