Russell Westbrook led a double-digit comeback in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. Been there done, that.
Westbrook hit a defining buzzer-beating 3-pointer. Been there done, that.
Westbrook posted a historic triple-double. Been there, done that.
All three in one game?
That’s a new level for Westbrook, who lifted the Thunder to a 114-106 win over the Magic tonight while posting an incredible stat line: 57 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists.
Russell Westbrook (57/13/11): 1st player to record triple-double & score 55+ points in same game; prev high 53 (Harden/Wilt) (@EliasSports) pic.twitter.com/3fzzSvcl5c
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) March 30, 2017
James Harden scored 53 in a triple-double just this season, and Westbrook has already one-upped that record.
This MVP race is one for the ages.