Russell Westbrook first NBA Player to be perfect on FGs, FTs in triple-double
Royce Young
ESPN Staff Writer
3/23/17
OKLAHOMA CITY -- In a season full of history, Russell Westbrook made a little more Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming the first player to record a triple-double while going perfect from the floor and the free throw line.
"Just play, honestly," Westbrook said of his efficient night in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 122-97 win. "Just trying to take my time. watched some film and just trying to pick my spots better. Find ways to get my teammates involved throughout the game. Just happy to win."
Westbrook shot 6-of-6 from the floor and 6-of-6 from the free throw line, finishing with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists in 28 minutes.
"He really did a good job," Sixers coach Brett Brown said. "You look at the stat line and it is an interesting stat line, isn't it? It was eye-popping, but he just doesn't go away."
Royce Young
ESPN Staff Writer
3/23/17
OKLAHOMA CITY -- In a season full of history, Russell Westbrook made a little more Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming the first player to record a triple-double while going perfect from the floor and the free throw line.
"Just play, honestly," Westbrook said of his efficient night in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 122-97 win. "Just trying to take my time. watched some film and just trying to pick my spots better. Find ways to get my teammates involved throughout the game. Just happy to win."
Westbrook shot 6-of-6 from the floor and 6-of-6 from the free throw line, finishing with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists in 28 minutes.
"He really did a good job," Sixers coach Brett Brown said. "You look at the stat line and it is an interesting stat line, isn't it? It was eye-popping, but he just doesn't go away."