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Matt’s Monday Musings – The Thunder’s most efficient numbers

By Matthew Hallett

Sep 23, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor Oladipo (5), Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) pose for portraits during Oklahoma City Thunder media day at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor Oladipo (5), Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) pose for portraits during Oklahoma City Thunder media day at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 11, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after hitting a 2 point shot against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after hitting a 2 point shot against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Russell Westbrook – Part One

As stated earlier, Westbrook has 32 triple doubles on the season. I always take a moment to ponder just how lucky I am to have seen most of these games where a truly historic figure is dazzling me.

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However, it is not just the triple-doubles that Westbrook is grabbing headlines over. He also is in pole position to win the scoring title. There is, however a good efficient number that Westbrook needs to strive for so that the OKC Thunder win.

50 point games

Westbrook has two fifty point games on the season, including a franchise record 58 points against Portland. Unfortunately, if Westbrook scores 50 points this does not guarantee a win for the Thunder. Against Portland, the Thunder lost by five points.

Add the typical Westbrook triple-double to the 50 points game and that is the recipe for a win.

40 point games

Westbrook has 12 games where he has scored 40 to 49 points  for the season. That is an incredible number but it only equates to a 6-6 record. Once again, add the triple-double and the record is a much nicer 3-1 record.

30 point games

Westbrook has 23 games here he has scored 30 to 39 points for the season. The OKC Thunder have a 15-8 record when Westbrook scores at this level.

This is the most efficient level for Westbrook to score when collecting a triple double. The OKC Thunder have an incredible 12-1 record when Westbrook has a triple-double and a 30 point game.

20 point games

Westbrook has 24 games where he has scored 20-29 points. This point spread means a 10-14 record for the OKC Thunder. Once you add the triple double numbers into that the Thunder record is 8-4.

10 point games

Now, this is a surprising number. When Russell Westbrook scores 10-19 points in a game the Thunder have a 4-1 record. I had to rub my eyes when I worked this statistic out. Then I looked a little deeper.

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When Westbrook scores so little, he tends to be more creative for others. Of the four wins, three of them have seen Westbrook collecting a triple-double. When Westbrook scores below 19 points and the Thunder win, he averages 14.25 assists.

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