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The Best of the Day: March 29th, 2021
See the best of the day in sports from March 29, 2021 including Russell Westbrook's historic triple-double, Ja Morant's fancy finish, and more!
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Monday’s NBA slate was highlighted by Russell Westbrook putting on a show for the Wizards to dispatch the Pacers in the nation’s capital. His historic performance was one for the ages, further emphasizing that Westbrook is the greatest triple-double machine ever. He wasn’t the only one making highlight reel plays though, as Ja Morant had one of the best finishes of the season vs. Houston, and Carson Wentz’s arrival in Indy could wind up being the biggest x-factor for the 2021 NFL season.
Here is the best of the day from March 29, 2021:
Russell Westbrook recorded a historic triple-double to lift DC over Indiana
Wizards G Russell Westbrook had his best game in a Wizards uniform Monday night since joining Washington this offseason. Westbrook finished with a ridiculous stat line of 35 points, 21 assists, and 14 rebounds while also hitting the clutch dagger to put the Pacers away.
With his legendary performance, Westbrook became the first player ever to drop 35pts/20ast/10reb during a game in NBA history. Not only that, but he broke the Wizards franchise record for most triple-doubles (16 in 38 GP) previously held by Darrell Walker (15 in 283 GP). This was his sixth game with 20+ points and 20+ assists over the last five seasons while the rest of the NBA has one combined (Chris Paul).
Russell Westbrook insane game:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 30, 2021
35 PTS
14 REB
21 AST
The first 35/10/20 game in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/MnS5NHOAHH
Most triple-doubles in Wizards franchise history:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 30, 2021
16 — Russell Westbrook
15 — Darrell Walker
Walker played 283 games for the Wizards. Russ has played only 38. pic.twitter.com/GrHwuUHZaY
20-point, 20-assist games in the last 5 seasons:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 30, 2021
6 — Russell Westbrook
1 — Rest of NBA (Chris Paul) pic.twitter.com/eflgR3ptqp
With the team struggling around him, Westbrook will need to continue to put the Wizards on his back like he did on Monday. With the team currently sitting two games back of the final play-in spot at 17-28, Westbrook will need to keep going in Super Russ mode to elevate Washington to the postseason, especially if Bradley Beal misses more time.
Russell Westbrook’s last 9 games:
— Hilltop Hoops (@HilltopNBA) March 30, 2021
35 PTS - 21 AST - 14 REB
19 PTS - 10 AST - 19 REB
13 PTS - 9 AST - 18 REB
14 PTS - 12 AST - 4 REB
29 PTS - 13 AST - 13 REB
35 PTS - 13 AST - 15 REB
26 PTS - 10 AST - 14 REB
23 PTS - 17 AST - 5 REB
42 PTS - 12 AST - 10 REB
Brodie is ballin’ 🗣 pic.twitter.com/BzyW6oeusV
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RUSSELL WESTBROOK IS THE GREATEST TRIPLE-DOUBLE MACHINE IN NBA HISTORY
Russell Westbrook had himself a night to remember against Indiana on Monday. The guard tallied 35 points, a season-high 21 assists, and 14 rebounds. This marked the first ever 35+ point, 20+ assist triple-double in NBA history. He also broke Washington’s franchise record for triple-doubles with his 16th, and has only played 37 games in their uniform.
There are stats to back up the claim that Westbrook is the greatest triple-double machine ever. He holds the record for most T-D’s in a single season, which was 42 during his 2016-17 MVP campaign. He put up a triple-double in over half of his games during that magical season. He surpassed a record held by Oscar Roberston since the 1961-62 season that stood for 55 years! Additionally, he holds two of the top three single season triple-double records, as well as three of the top seven.
In regards to all-time, he currently sits in second place, 20 behind the great Oscar Roberston. Westbrook is currently 32 years of age, and has shown no signs of slowing down. He already has 16 this season alone, in just 37 games. He is averaging a triple-double this season, for the fourth time in his career while Robertson’s 61-62 season is the only other time a player has done that.
Assuming Russ continues his dominance, there is no reason to believe he shouldn’t pass Robertson on the all-time leaderboard early next season. These incredible stats show Westbrook’s excellent level of production as the greatest to ever do it when it comes to contributing in all facets of the game at a high level and record that illustrious triple-double.
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Ja with an incredible finish
Ja with the acrobatic finish 😮 pic.twitter.com/ZKZUM3BbAQ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 30, 2021
Related: NBA Highlights
PG Russell Westbrook, WAS (W v.IND): 35 PTS (14-26 FG | 4-6 3P), 21 AST, 14 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 4 TO
#PlayerOfTheDay (3/29/21) - G Russell Westbrook, WAS
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 30, 2021
TOP FACTS:
- 1st GP of 35+ PTS/20+ AST/10+ REB in NBA history
- Most triple-doubles (15) in Wizards franchise history
- 6 GP of 20pts/20ast since 2016; Rest of NBA has 1
KEY STATS:
35 PTS, 21 AST, 14 REB, 14-26 FG, 4-6 3P https://t.co/jgcwatevVV
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Brooklyn Nets (112) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (107)
[Highlights] @NETS (-754; $11.02) d. TIMBERWOLVES (+553; $6.81) 112-107 [MIN +11 | u239]
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Carson Wentz’s addition to Indianapolis could be the biggest x-factor for the upcoming NFL season
Carson Wentz could be the biggest x-factor entering the 2021 season as his career highlights show MVP potential but his 2020 production show the opposite https://t.co/plsq9gLE2B
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 29, 2021
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