Russell Westbrook and Ben Simmons are making the triple-double look easy in the NBA.
Westbrook tallied the 100th triple-double of his career on Tuesday with 32 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in a 119-107 Thunder win over the Hawks. He is now one of four players all time with 100 triple-doubles in his career, joining Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson and Jason Kidd.
Russell Westbrook records his 100th career triple-double with 32 PTS, 12 REB, 12 AST for the @okcthunder in ATL! #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/FJLVjyWPSj
— NBA (@NBA) March 14, 2018
As for Simmons, the rookie tied Johnson for the second most triple-doubles in a rookie season with seven. He now only trails Robertson for the most in an inaugural season (26).
However, Simmons' 10 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists were not enough to help the 76ers overcome a solid effort from Myles Turner (25 points, six rebounds) and the Pacers in a 101-98 loss.
The best bucket and dime from each of Simmons' 7 triple-doubles, 2nd most all-time for a rookie! #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/dGGaxOmXki
— NBA (@NBA) March 14, 2018
DAVIS, DEANDRE DELIVER
Anthony Davis continues his strong play with 31p/14r/5b/3a/2s to lead the @PelicansNBA at home! #DoItBig pic.twitter.com/U30uotKm2r
— NBA (@NBA) March 14, 2018
Anthony Davis looks like he is back to 100 per cent as he scored 31 points and added 14 rebounds in a 119-115 win over the Hornets.
DeAndre Jordan led the @LAClippers in Chicago with 29 PTS, 18 REB!#ItTakesEverything pic.twitter.com/EwYivFOdME
— NBA (@NBA) March 14, 2018
DeAndre Jordan went 11-of-12 shooting from the floor with 29 points, 18 rebounds and five assists in a 112-106 win over the Bulls.
Karl-Anthony Towns tallied a season-high 37 PTS, along with 10 REB, to fuel the @Timberwolves in DC! #AllEyesNorth pic.twitter.com/zBLbZUuHq8
— NBA (@NBA) March 14, 2018
Karl-Anthony Towns had 37 points and 10 rebounds in a 116-111 Timberwolves win over the Wizards.
LEBRON SHINES
LeBron (28 PTS, 13 REB, 11 AST) recorded his 14th triple-double of the season (a career best for triple-doubles in a season) to guide the @cavs to victory in Phoenix! #AllForOne pic.twitter.com/pgwUdMSqTl
— NBA (@NBA) March 14, 2018
LeBron James can still throw down.
TUESDAY'S RESULTS
Tuesday's TOP 10 PLAYS.... led by @KELLYOUBREJR's vicious SLAM! pic.twitter.com/AVyUEvTTPy
— NBA (@NBA) March 14, 2018
Indiana Pacers 101-98 Philadelphia 76ers
Minnesota Timberwolves 116-111 Washington Wizards
Oklahoma City Thunder 119-107 Atlanta Hawks
Toronto Raptors 116-102 Brooklyn Nets
Dallas Mavericks 110-97 New York Knicks
Los Angeles Clippers 112-106 Chicago Bulls
New Orleans Pelicans 119-115 Charlotte Hornets
San Antonio Spurs 108-72 Orlando Magic
Utah Jazz 110-79 Detroit Pistons
Cleveland Cavaliers 129-107 Phoenix Suns
Los Angeles Lakers 112-103 Denver Nuggets
WIZARDS AT CELTICS
TONIGHT #Celtics vs @WashWizards
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 14, 2018
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⏰ 8:00 p.m.
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The Wizards are just two games in front of the Heat for the eighth playoff spot in the East and two games behind the Pacers for third. Every game matters for Washington at this point and they could be catching the injury-riddled Celtics at the right time.
