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Russell Westbrook breaks Oscar Robertson's record for triple-doubles

DENVER (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has broken Oscar Robertson's NBA record with his 42nd triple-double of the season.

Westbrook had 23 points, 12 rebounds and six assists by halftime at Denver on Sunday. He got his 10th assist with 4:17 left in the fourth quarter.

Westbrook fed Semaj Christon in the right corner for a 3-pointer that pulled Oklahoma City to 101-91 and gave Westbrook his record.

Robertson's record of 41 triple-doubles had stood since the 1961-62 season.

With averages of a league-leading 31.