On Tuesday night, the Denver Nuggets secured a 122-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. But the game had moments of frustration for Nuggets star Russell Westbrook. Although the win was important, Westbrook was tangled in an unusual situation that led to a technical foul during the third quarter.
The incident occurred after Westbrook made a slick move on Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama, blowing past him for an easy layup. After the play, Westbrook stared at Aldama for a few seconds.
The officials quickly deemed the act unsportsmanlike and handed him a technical foul, costing the Nuggets two free throws. Westbrook was visibly frustrated by the decision, yelling in disbelief at the court.
However, the veteran guard channeled his emotions into his performance, delivering a historic achievement. Westbrook finished the game with 12 points, 14 assists, and ten rebounds, earning the 200th triple-double of his career.
This milestone cements Westbrook, who blamed the Los Angeles Clippers and Lakers for not putting him in a unique position as the first player in NBA history to record 200 triple-doubles.
Russell Westbrook Shares Gratitude After Reaching 200 Triple Doubles
After making history with his 200th career triple-double, Russell Westbrook took a moment to express his gratitude during the post-game press conference.
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“Thank you, God. Thank you to the man above. I’m truly grateful just to go out and play, and given every opportunity that God has blessed me with, I go out and compete at the highest level. I’m grateful for so many things, and especially for tonight,” Westbrook said.
With the win, the Nuggets improved their record to 8-5 on the season. The Denver Nuggets have managed the fifth spot in the Western Conference standings. Westbrook has been a critical contributor to the Nuggets’ success this season. He averages 13.2 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game.
