Russell Westbrook Top 10 list from historic triple-double season

OKC Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a dunk against the Milwaukee Bucks: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
OKC Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a dunk against the Milwaukee Bucks: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 26, 2017; OKC Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) moves to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) during the fourth quarter. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Number 6: Second longest consecutive triple-double streak in NBA history:

Only Wilt Chamberlain has more with his nine consecutive games producing a trip-dub. Westbrook did it in 7 consecutive games twice this season. Further, he was one rebound (Memphis) and 2 assists (Phoenix) shy of overtaking Chamberlain’s 9-game record.

The two different 7-game streaks occurred to bookend the season. His first such streak started on November 25, 2016, and finished December 9. Teams falling prey during this streak were:

First Streak:

  • Denver Nuggets, November 25  – 36 points, 11 rebounds, 17 assists
  • Detroit Pistons,  November 26 – 17 points, 13 rebounds, 15 assists
  • New York Knicks, November 28   – 27 points, 17 rebounds, 14 assists
  • Washington Wizards, November 30 – 35 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists
  •  New Orleans Pelicans, December 4 – 28 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists
  • Atlanta Hawks, December  5 – 32 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists
  • Houston Rockets, December  9  – 27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists

Notably, during this streak, Westbrook delivered twice in back-to-back games.

Second Streak:

The next streak came at season end from March 22 to April 4.  Teams falling prey during this streak were:

  • Philadelphia 76ers, March 22   – 18 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists
  • Houston  Rockets, March 26 – 39 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists
  •  Dallas Mavericks, March 27 – 37 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists
  • Orlando Magic, March 29  – 57 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists
  • San Antonio Spurs, March 31  – 32 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists
  • , Charlotte Hornets, April 2  – 40 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists
  • Milwaukee Bucks, April 4  – 12 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists

This latter streak was especially impressive given the timing and the 3-games versus the Mavericks, Magic, and Nuggets. In each of those games, Westbrook spearheaded double-digit comeback efforts to capture wins.