3 takeaways as OKC Thunder win behind Russell Westbrook’s historic triple-double
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As I alluded to earlier in the piece, PG13 and Westbrook became the first Thunder teammates to register triple-doubles in the same game.
Final: Thunder 120, Blazers 111. Thunder wins season series against the Blazers 3-0 with a game to go.
— Erik Horne (@ErikkHorne) February 12, 2019
Triple-doubles for Russell Westbrook (21-14-11) and Paul George (47-12-10).
Big step-up games for Raymond Felton (15 p) and Deonte Burton (18 p).
Thunder has won 12 of 13.
While PG13’s humungous 47 point, 12 rebound, 10 assist triple-double is no laughing matter, the Brodie surpassed the great Wilt Chamberlain to take sole possession of first place in consecutive triple-doubles.
However, Westbrook is more focussed on doing what’s best for the team and places emphasis on doing what he can to make everyone better.
Below are his thoughts on his connection with PG13.
Russell Westbrook on his connection with Paul George, says it’s his job to challenge George to be the best he can be. “When he plays like that, it’s tough to beat us.” pic.twitter.com/zwE6jVSdk6
— Erik Horne (@ErikkHorne) February 12, 2019
Moments later, PG13 was asked about both his and Russ’ triple-doubles and how it felt to be on the other end of one.
Paul George said he didn’t know his 3-pointer sealed Russell Westbrook’s triple-double.
— Erik Horne (@ErikkHorne) February 12, 2019
George did know his 10th assist was on Westbrook’s 3: “It was cool being on the other end of a triple-double.” pic.twitter.com/qm8wiGyBzI
While their numbers do the talking, the two superstars have a clear admiration for one another, striving to better each other with the goal of winning a chip.
As long as Oklahoma City has these two, they will have a strong chance of winning it all and once again they showed why they are the best tandem in the league.