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  • Russell Westbrook Has Second Consecutive Triple Double In Thunder Win

    Lakers vs. Thunder - Game Recap - October 30, 2016 - ESPN

    OKLAHOMA CITY -- Russell Westbrook wasn't entirely pleased with his 51-point triple-double two nights earlier, so he adjusted his approach.

    Westbrook still scored 33 points as part of another triple-double, but he focused more on his role as a facilitator on Sunday. He had 16 assists to go with 12 rebounds, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 113-96 to remain undefeated.

    Westbrook took a career-high 44 shots against Phoenix on Friday, and he criticized himself for it afterward. This time, he made 11 of 21 field goals.

    "I thought we did a good job of running the offense, letting it work for us," he said. "Getting better shots, easy shots, and it worked out for us."

    According to the Thunder, Westbrook joined Magic Johnson, Jerry Lucas and Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history with two triple-doubles in the first three games of a season. He now averages 38.7 points, 12.3 rebounds and 11.7 assists.

    "He had a masterful game tonight -- the way he was getting everyone involved, shooting when the shots were there and playmaking for teammates," Lakers coach Luke Walton said. "When we were aggressive on him, he showed today why he's one of the top point guards in the world."

    The Thunder have won 20 straight regular-season games when Westbrook registers a triple-double. He clinched this one, the 39th of his career, in the third quarter.
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