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Ranking Russell Westbrook’s top 10 triple double performances of all time (Thread)
With Russell Westbrook recently breaking records with his triple doubles, I decided to rank my top 10 out of his 181(regular season) triple doubles.
The criteria is solely based on the on-court performance in each of these games and the additional context.
This isn’t a top 10 most iconic performances list, just the best performances in his triple doubles.
This isn’t a top 10 most iconic performances list, just the best performances in his triple doubles.
#1 vs Nuggets, April 9 2017
50 Points-16 Rebounds-10 Assists
53 FG%- 41 3P%- 100 FT% - 68% TS
18 points in the 4th Quarter
Led a 14 point comeback in the last 6 minutes of the game
Hit the buzzer beater game winner
Broke the single-season triple double record
50 Points-16 Rebounds-10 Assists
53 FG%- 41 3P%- 100 FT% - 68% TS
18 points in the 4th Quarter Led a 14 point comeback in the last 6 minutes of the game Hit the buzzer beater game winner Broke the single-season triple double record
#2 vs Magic, March 29 2017
57 PTS-13 TRB-11 AST
53 FG%-40 3P%-82% FT- 64% TS
Outscored the Magic by himself in the 4th Quarter and OT, 26-24
Led a comeback from 20 points down
Hit the Game-tying 3 to send the game to OT
57 PTS-13 TRB-11 AST
53 FG%-40 3P%-82% FT- 64% TS
Outscored the Magic by himself in the 4th Quarter and OT, 26-24 Led a comeback from 20 points down Hit the Game-tying 3 to send the game to OT
#3 vs Celtics, December 23 2016
45 PTS-11 TRB-11 AST
52-71-88 Splits- 70% TS
After the Thunder were down 102-104 at the 3:00 mark of the 4th, Westbrook would score 15 consecutive points (in 3 minutes!) for the thunder to lead them to a win
45 PTS-11 TRB-11 AST
52-71-88 Splits- 70% TS
After the Thunder were down 102-104 at the 3:00 mark of the 4th, Westbrook would score 15 consecutive points (in 3 minutes!) for the thunder to lead them to a win
#4 vs Pacers, March 29 2021
35 PTS-14 TRB-21 AST
54%FG- 67% 3P-62% TS
17-4-4 in the 4th with 70/67/100 splits
Led wizards to a crucial win without Beal
35 PTS-14 TRB-21 AST
54%FG- 67% 3P-62% TS
17-4-4 in the 4th with 70/67/100 splits
Led wizards to a crucial win without Beal
#5 vs Lakers, April 2 2019
20 PTS-20 TRB-21 AST
10.5 AST-TO Ratio, +24 +/-
most meaningful and iconic performance of his career (Milestone and the Tribute)
However the 4 ahead of this are more impactful as on-court individual games/performances (which is the criteria)
20 PTS-20 TRB-21 AST
10.5 AST-TO Ratio, +24 +/-
most meaningful and iconic performance of his career (Milestone and the Tribute) However the 4 ahead of this are more impactful as on-court individual games/performances (which is the criteria)
#6 vs Pacers, May 3 2021
14 PTS-21 TRB-24 AST
63% FG- 100% FT- 72% TS
Career-High in both rebounds and assists (tied)
14 PTS-21 TRB-24 AST
63% FG- 100% FT- 72% TS
Career-High in both rebounds and assists (tied)
#7 vs Spurs, Jan 10 2019
24 PTS- 13 TRB- 24 AST
50% FG, 8 AST:TO Ratio
Career-high in assists
Scored or assisted the last 16 points for the thunder in the 4th and the last 6 in OT1
11 assists in the 4th and OT1 combined
24 PTS- 13 TRB- 24 AST
50% FG, 8 AST:TO Ratio
Career-high in assists Scored or assisted the last 16 points for the thunder in the 4th and the last 6 in OT1 11 assists in the 4th and OT1 combined
#8 Vs Jazz, Feb 28 2017
43 PTS- 11 TRB- 10 AST
46-67-91 splits- 65% TS
vs #1 defense
Jazz led 99-96 with just more than 2:13 left in the game. Russ scored 10 points in the next 2 minutes to give the Thunder a win.
43 PTS- 11 TRB- 10 AST
46-67-91 splits- 65% TS
vs #1 defense Jazz led 99-96 with just more than 2:13 left in the game. Russ scored 10 points in the next 2 minutes to give the Thunder a win.
#9 vs Raptors, March 18 2018
37 PTS- 13 TRB- 14 AST
68-100-75 splits- 73% TS
17-4-1 in the 4th quarter with 0 Turnovers
Had the lead-taking layup with 40 seconds left and hit the dagger as well
37 PTS- 13 TRB- 14 AST
68-100-75 splits- 73% TS
17-4-1 in the 4th quarter with 0 Turnovers Had the lead-taking layup with 40 seconds left and hit the dagger as well
#10 vs Clippers, March 9 2016
25 PTS- 11 TRB- 19 AST
60% FG- 100% FT- 69% TS
Completely Outdueled Chris Paul and led the Thunder to a win
Set a then career-high in assists
25 PTS- 11 TRB- 19 AST
60% FG- 100% FT- 69% TS
Completely Outdueled Chris Paul and led the Thunder to a win Set a then career-high in assists
Honorable Mention:
vs Pacers, May 8 2021
33 PTS- 19 TRB- 15 AST
1 STL- 2 BLK
Game Winning Free Throws
Game Winning Block
Tied the career triple double record
vs Pacers, May 8 2021
33 PTS- 19 TRB- 15 AST
1 STL- 2 BLK
Game Winning Free Throws Game Winning Block Tied the career triple double record
Thanks for reading. Likes and RTs appreciated. Let me know if you disagree with any of the choices and let me know which is your favourite Russ Triple Double performance in the poll below:
