On Tuesday night, Russell Westbrook recorded his third triple-double off the bench in the Los Angeles Lakers\u2019 129-110 win over the Orlando Magic, tying Detlef Schrempf for the most of all time in NBA history. Westbrook has already logged more triple-doubles off the bench in a single season than any other Laker in franchise history.<\/p>\n
Westbrook ended his performance with 15 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists in 30 minutes of action. He finished 6-of-11 (54.5%) shooting from the floor and knocked down one 3-pointer as well. The nine-time All-Star logged his first triple-double this season on Dec. 9 against the Philadelphia 76ers and second a week later versus the Denver Nuggets.<\/p>\n
Per multiple NBA betting sites<\/a>, Russell Westbrook is the No. 1 favorite to win Sixth Man of the Year. A few sportsbooks are still showing great odds for Malcolm Brogdon and Jordan Poole.<\/p>\n Russell Westbrook recorded his 3rd triple-double of the season\u2026 all of which have come off the bench.<\/p>\n That is the most by anyone off the bench in a season since starters were first listed on box scores in 1970-71. pic.twitter.com\/NZjelz74UF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 28, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n While NBA fans are familiar with Russell Westbrook, many might not be familiar with Detlef Schrempf. The 6\u201910\u201d forward played 16 years in the league with four teams: Dallas Mavericks (1985\u201389), Indiana Pacers (1989\u201393), Seattle SuperSonics (1993\u201399), and Portland Trail Blazers (1999\u201301).<\/p>\n Schrempf was selected eighth overall by the Mavericks in the 1985 NBA Draft. He averaged 13.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 1,136 career games.<\/p>\n Schrempf received three All-Star selections and won Sixth Man of the Year twice in back-to-back seasons (1990, 1991). The German retired with 15,771 points, 7,023 rebounds, and 3,833 assists.<\/p>\n After only 28 appearances in the second unit, Russell Westbrook is on pace to finish with at least seven triple-doubles off the bench this season. Moreover, the two-time scoring champ leads the all-time triple-doubles list with 197.<\/p>\n Russell Westbrook tonight<\/p>\n 29 MP It is his 3rd triple-double off the bench. He is now tied with Detlef Schrempf for most all time.@Lakers<\/a> | #Lakers<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FCNzWBrulC<\/a><\/p>\n\n
Russell Westbrook records third triple-double off the bench, ties Detlef Schrempf for most of all time in NBA history<\/h2>\n
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15 PTS (6\/11 FG)
13 REB
13 AST<\/p>\n