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Russell Westbrook Records 40th Triple-Double of the Season in Loss to Hornets

Joseph ZuckerApr 2, 2017

Russell Westbrook got one step closer to history in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 113-101 defeat to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.

Westbrook finished with 40 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to earn his 40th triple-double of the season. According to ESPN.com's Royce Young, the Thunder guard needs one more triple-double to tie Oscar Robertson's single-season record.

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After the game, Westbrook said his focus isn't on catching the Hall of Fame guard: "We gotta win. That's my thoughts."

The six-time All-Star is still averaging a triple-double a game—31.9 points, 10.6 rebounds and 10.4 assists. NBA.com noted what Westbrook needs to do to ensure he keeps the mark through the end of the regular season:

In the most recent edition of NBA.com's MVP standings, Sekou Smith listed Westbrook first, ahead of Houston Rockets guard James Harden.

Should Westbrook maintain his triple-double pace, overlooking him for the honor would be difficult, even though Harden is having an equally impressive season in his own right.