G Russell Westbrook assured himself of becoming only the second player in NBA history to average a triple-double for an entire season with his sixth assist of the game.He joined Oscar Robertson, who averaged 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and 11.4 rebounds in for the Cincinnati Royals in 1961-62, when he had a triple-double in 41 games.Westbrook, however, fell short of setting the NBA record for triple-doubles in a season, managing 23 points and 12 rebounds but only eight assists in a 120-99 loss to the Suns on Friday.But Westbrook, who missed his first 11 shots and committed five of his eight turnovers in the first quarter, remained tied with Robertson at 41 triple-doubles for the season. Oklahoma City has three games remaining, beginning in Denver against the Nuggets on Sunday.Westbrook finished the game 6-for-25 shooting.

G Russell Westbrook came one rebound short of breaking Oscar Robertson's triple-double record. Westbrook tallied 45 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds as the Thunder beat Memphis 103-100. Westbrook had his streak of seven consecutive triple-doubles snapped a night after he tied Robertson's record of 41 triple-doubles. Westbrook made 8 of 13 3-point attempts and scored 29 points in the second half, including 11 of the Thunder's final 14 points. "Obviously, a lot of people come to see that (pursuit of the record)," Westbrook said. "But we've got a lot of games left and winning (is) the most important thing. At the end, I wanted to grab that rebound, close the game and shoot some free throws. The crowd was into it. I heard them."

G Russell Westbrook tied Oscar Robertson's record for most triple-doubles in a season with his 41st in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 110-79 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Westbrook equaled the standard set by Robertson in the 1961-62 season by totaling 12 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists. Westbrook tied a career high with his seventh straight triple-double and needs two more to tie the mark for consecutive triple-doubles set by Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain in March 1968.

G Russell Westbrook registered his 40th triple-double of the season as he posted 40 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. He is now one triple-double away from tying the record held by Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson (1961-62).But when asked what he feels about potentially tying the record, Westbrook didn't want to talk about it."We gotta win," Westbrook said. "That's my thoughts."Westbrook also became the franchise's third player to score 15,000 points, finishing the game with 15,021. He trails only Gary Payton (18,207) and Kevin Durant (17,566) in Seattle/Oklahoma City history.

G Russell Westbrook posted 32 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists to get his 39th triple-double of the season on Friday night. He is only two triple-doubles behind Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson, who holds the season record with 41. However, Westbrook was more concerned with the lesson his team can take from such a tough loss as they head into the postseason. "I think this is huge, especially so they will know what games will be like," Westbrook said. "Every night is going to be like this and they have to be ready." Robertson is rooting for Westbrook to break his record. "I always thought he was a great basketball player," Robertson told ESPN.com. "I was talking to some basketball people the other night, and I said, 'I don't think any of these guards can beat him on a one-on-one game.' I think he's been tremendous for the team, his fans and also for television."

G Russell Westbrook recorded the highest scoring triple-double in NBA history Wednesday night, totaling 57 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a come-from-behind, 114-106 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center.For Westbrook, it was just another day at work as he compiled his fourth consecutive triple-double and his 38th of the season, leaving him three shy of the NBA record held by NBA legend Oscar Robertson. The 57 points were one short of his career high."You just got to want it more than other people," Westbrook said. "I don't think about getting tired. I just keep going and going. I don't think about it. I just think about making the next play, making winning basketball plays. I'm blessed."Westbrook hit 21 of 40 shots and six of 15 3-pointers. He made nine of 11 free throws.

G Russell Westbrook singlehandedly spearheaded a 14-0 game-ending run, capped by his 18-foot jumper in the closing seconds, to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 92-91 win over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.Westbrook scored 12 of the final 14 points."I guess I just come out and compete every night," he said. "I just try to find ways to help my team win and always keep a 'never quit' mentality and always keep it going."Westbrook's final shot from just inside the top of the key connected with 7.2 seconds left. Westbrook racked up his 37th triple-double with 37 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. He needs four more triple-doubles in the final nine games to tie Oscar Robertson's single-season record of 41 set in 1961-62.

SAN ANTONIO -- Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points before leaving to a standing ovation with 10:32 to play as the San Antonio Spurs clobbered the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-74 on Monday.The loss dropped the Cavaliers a half-game behind idle Boston for the best record in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland's 74 points were a season low.Cleveland's LeBron James took a blow to the back of his neck in the final minute of the third quarter after a collision under the basket with the Spurs' David Lee. He slumped to the floor near midcourt and stayed there for several minutes before walking to the bench on his own. With the Cavaliers trailing 81-58 entering the fourth quarter, James -- who had 17 points, eight assists and eight rebounds -- did not see the court again.San Antonio, which has won five straight games, pulled back to within two games of idle Golden State in the race for the best record in the NBA. The Spurs and Warriors play in San Antonio on Wednesday.Thunder 92, Mavericks 91DALLAS -- Russell... [More]

G Russell Westbrook finished with game highs in points (39), rebounds (11) and assists (13), with a chunk of his scoring coming in the fourth quarter as the Thunder (41-31) labored in vain to whittle a 25-point deficit. Westbrook and Enes Kanter teamed to score 31 points in the quarter, with Kanter scoring 13 of his 23 points.The Thunder lost for the first time in 12 games when Westbrook had a triple-double, the victim of sensational Rockets shooting in the first three quarters. With his 36th triple-double, Westbrook moved within six of breaking the season record set by Bucks G Oscar Robertson in 1961-62.

G Russell Westbrook recorded his 35th triple-double of the season to lead Oklahoma City. He scored 18 points -- going 6 of 6 from the field and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line -- in 27 minutes. He also recorded 14 assists and 11 rebounds. Westbrook didn't attempt a 3-pointer for the first time since March 14, 2016 -- a span of 83 games."I was just playing, trying to take my time," Westbrook said. "Watched film and tried to pick my spots better. I wanted to continue to get my teammates involved throughout the game. It just happened that way."After scoring only 15 points in a loss to Golden State on Monday, Westbrook made sure he was going to surpass those numbers Wednesday. He hit all four of the shots he took in the first quarter on his way to 12 points.

G Russell Westbrook had a subpar night. The MVP candidate was held to 15 points on 4-of-16 shooting to go with eight rebounds and seven assists. "Just one of those nights, Westbrook said. "Shots didn't fall. They made shots as well. A few mishaps defensively. But we'll be all right."Late in the second quarter, Westbrook and Steph Curry got into a shoving match and the rest of the players on the floor got into the action as the teams had to be separated."Ain't nothing going through my mind but to protect my teammates," Westbrook said. "That's what was going through my mind."Technical fouls were called on Westbrook, Curry, Draymond Green and Oklahoma City's Semaj Christon before the teams had a jump-ball situation.

G Russell Westbrook recorded 28 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in Saturday's 110-94 victory over Sacramento. Westbrook fell just shy of his 36th triple-double of the season. While Westbrook didn't have to explode for big numbers, he made enough signature plays to leave an imprint on the game. That include draining a jumper in the final seconds of the first half to give Oklahoma City a 63-41 halftime lead.

G Russell Westbrook recorded his 34th triple-double of the season with 24 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds."(Westbrook) was a one-man wrecking crew," Raptors coach Dwane Casey said. "He caused a lot of chain reactions. It starts with him. We had multiple breakdowns in terms of getting him under control because he is a great player."Westbrook needs to average 7.5 rebounds and 8.8 assists in the Thunder's final 15 games to finish the regular season averaging a triple-double. He would become the first NBA to do so since G Oscar Robertson in 1961-62.

G Russell Westbrook compiled 25 points, 19 assists and 12 rebounds Tuesday at Brooklyn for his 33rd triple-double of the season."I thought he had incredible poise tonight," coach Billy Donovan said. "I thought he generated shots for everybody. He made the game easy for everybody."

G Russell Westbrook compiled his 32nd triple-double of the season to lead Oklahoma City over Utah on Saturday. Westbrook posted 33 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds to break a tie with Wilt Chamberlain (1967-68) for second place on the triple-double list. Westbrook continues to average a triple-double and lead the NBA in scoring. Oklahoma City is 26-6 in games he records a triple-double. "It doesn't surprise any of us in this locker room," Thunder guard Victor Oladipo said. "But it's still historic, man. It's unbelievable. I'm honored to be able to play alongside him."

G Russell Westbrook logged his 31st triple-double of the season, tying Wilt Chamberlain for the second-most triple-doubles in a season.Westbrook scored 23 points to go along with 13 assists and 13 rebounds in the Thunder's win over the Spurs on Thursday. It was his first triple-double against San Antonio."He says he plays every game like it's the last game of his career," Thunder coach Billy Donovan said. "I really, really admire that and respect that. Because tomorrow is not promised. He is just focused on right now. What do I have to do right now to help the team right now in this moment. "

G Russell Westbrook scored a career-high 58 points Tuesday, but Portland defeated Oklahoma City 126-121.Westbrook shot 21 of 39 to go along with nine assists. He was the only Thunder starter to register an assist, and no other Oklahoma City player had more than two assists.

G Russell Westbrook seemed to be thoroughly frustrated by the Mavs, especially by the physical defense of Wesley Matthews. Westbrook scored 29 points, 14 coming in the first period, but shot only 8 of 24 to go along with six rebounds and five assists.Westbrook also picked up his 14th technical foul on the season and a flagrant-1 foul for shoving Harrison Barnes in the third quarter.

G Russell Westbrook had a 48-point, 17-rebound, nine-assist effort in a loss Friday.Westbrook had 20 points in the fourth quarter and recorded his career-high fourth straight 40-point game and his first with at least 40 points and 15 rebounds this season. He was one assist shy of his 31st triple-double, which would have tied Wilt Chamberlain (1967-68) for the second-most triple doubles in a season. Oscar Robertson holds the NBA record with 41 in 1961-62.Westbrook had two shots at his 10th assist in the final 20 seconds but Jermi Grant, who was 0-for-6 from the field, missed both jumpers. The Thunder (35-26) fell a game behind the sixth-place Memphis Grizzlies and a game and a half behind the fifth-place Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference playoff race."Triple-doubles doesn't mean anything if you don't win," said Westbrook, who had 13 40-point games this season. "It's toward the end of the season. We're fighting for spots and playoffs and things of that nature so we've got to get wins and compete at a high level every night.

G Russell Westbrook scored 45 points for Oklahoma City but made only 12 of 36 shots from the field. He added eight rebounds and four assists.