Russell Westbrook passes Wilt Chamberlain for second-most triple-doubles in a season

Dave DeLuca

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Russell Westbrook's historic triple-double chase continued Saturday.

With his 32nd triple-double against the Jazz, the Thunder guard passed Wilt Chamberlain for the second-most triple-doubles in a single season. Oscar Robertson holds the NBA record for triple-doubles in a single season (41 in 1961-62).

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Westbrook grabbed his 10th rebound with 8:50 to go in the third quarter against the Jazz to notch the triple-double.

With averages of 31.9 points, 10.5 rebounds and 10.1 assists, he's on track to become the first NBA player to average a triple-double since Robertson did it more than 50 years ago.

Westbrook totaled 17 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists through three quarters.

Dave DeLuca

Dave DeLuca is an intern at Sporting News and a recent graduate of Buffalo State. He's a former intern and digital editor at The Buffalo News and executive editor of The Record, Buffalo State's student-run newspaper.