Russell Westbrook extended his NBA record with his 11th consecutive game with a triple-double on Thursday night in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
Despite losing 131-122 to the Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Westbrook recorded double-digit figures in points, assists, and rebounds for the eleventh consecutive time, becoming the first NBA player in history to record this feat.
Westbrook played 39 minutes in Thursday’s game and finished with 44 points, 11 assists, and 14 rebounds. Despite his magisterial performance, the Thunder lost to move to 37-20 on the season.
He now must wait until after the NBA All Star break to continue his run. The league will be on a break for All Star Weekend from Friday until next Thursday.
The Thunder will return to action next Friday, February 23rd, against the Utah Jazz at home.
Westbrook will start on the bench in Sunday’s All-Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina for Team Giannis after he was selected 16th overall in the All Star Game draft.
The 30-year-old guard is averaging 21.7 points, 11.2 assists, and 11.2 rebounds in his 11th NBA season this year.
