Russell Westbrook Ties Oscar Robertson's Triple-Double Record | 41 TRIPLE-DOUBLE

41 and counting..

On Tuesday night Russell Westbrook made history, recording his 41st triple-double of the season, tying Oscar Robertson for the most triple-doubles in one season in NBA history. Fittingly enough, Westbrook accomplished the feat against one of Robertson’s old teams, the Milwaukee Bucks. 

Oscar Robertson set the record with 41 triple-doubles in the 1961-62 season as a member of the Cincinnati Royals, when he averaged 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game. Not only did Westbrook tie Robertson's record of triple-doubles in a single season, but he is primed to join the former Cincinnati playmaker as the only players in NBA history to average triple-doubles throughout an entire campaign.

Following the Thunder's 110-79 win, Westbrook said his accomplishments this season have been "a blessing" and something he "could never have imagined."

"It's a special night I definitely won't ever forget," Westbrook said. "I'm just truly honored to do it here, especially, in Oklahoma City."

Following his 10th assist, the crowd erupted into a standing ovation and chanted "MVP." At the first stoppage of play, the referee held the ball to allow for the team's public address announcer to trumpet the historic moment, as Westbrook acknowledged the crowd with a wave.

"I was in shock, honestly, man. Just kind of sitting there, embracing the moment," Westbrook said of the stoppage. "I didn't realize they were stopping it for me until the ref was holding the ball; but just thanking God for the opportunity to play, because I've had different [times] where I've been hurt and had to sit out, and to be able to play is something I will never take for granted."

He needed only 22 minutes to record the triple-double. He has the second fastest triple-double in history. And of his 41 this season, 13 have come in three quarters or less, while eight have come in less than 30 minutes.

CONGRATULATIONS WESTBROOK! 

WE ARE LUCKY TO SEE YOUR HISTORIC SEASON. 

YOU SHOWED US THAT "NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE". 

YOU ARE THE REAL MVP!!!