Russell Westbrook became the third player in NBA history to have a triple-double with zero turnovers and shoot 100% from the field and the free throw line in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-121 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. According to ESPN Research, Westbrook joins Denver’s Nikola Jokic, who achieved the feat on Oct. 20, 2018, against the Phoenix Suns, and Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis, who joined the group Nov. 6 in a game against the Toronto Raptors. All three games were played after NBA turnovers were first tracked in the 1977-78 season.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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StatMuse @statmuse
2024 leaders (since Jan. 1):
PTS — Shai
REB — Sabonis
AST — Haliburton
STL — Fox
BLK — Wemby
FGM — Jokic
3PM — Steph
FTM — Shai
Who will lead 2025? pic.x.com/EE3OMpZ3M1 – 11:26 AM
2024 leaders (since Jan. 1):
PTS — Shai
REB — Sabonis
AST — Haliburton
STL — Fox
BLK — Wemby
FGM — Jokic
3PM — Steph
FTM — Shai
Who will lead 2025? pic.x.com/EE3OMpZ3M1 – 11:26 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🎇2024 Recap:
Euroleague Champions: Panathinaikos
NBA Champions: Celtics
NBA MVP: Jokic
All time Euroleague’s top scorer: Mike James
ROTY: Wembanyama
50 points by Nigel Hayes-Davis
Lebron, Curry, Durant in Olympics
Yabusele posterized Lebron
Giannis NBA Cup champion & MVP pic.x.com/upBBQBlWQ4 – 5:55 AM
🎇2024 Recap:
Euroleague Champions: Panathinaikos
NBA Champions: Celtics
NBA MVP: Jokic
All time Euroleague’s top scorer: Mike James
ROTY: Wembanyama
50 points by Nigel Hayes-Davis
Lebron, Curry, Durant in Olympics
Yabusele posterized Lebron
Giannis NBA Cup champion & MVP pic.x.com/upBBQBlWQ4 – 5:55 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic closed 2024 with one more triple-double
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:54 AM
Nikola Jokic closed 2024 with one more triple-double
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:54 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🇷🇸🪄 Nikola Jokic got FANCY in the win against Jazz, dishing out some wonderful assists! pic.x.com/mwJ3wXLM5E – 2:12 AM
🇷🇸🪄 Nikola Jokic got FANCY in the win against Jazz, dishing out some wonderful assists! pic.x.com/mwJ3wXLM5E – 2:12 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🤯🔥 Both Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook had a triple-double in the win against Utah Jazz! pic.x.com/sWDUjA4TaB – 1:45 AM
🤯🔥 Both Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook had a triple-double in the win against Utah Jazz! pic.x.com/sWDUjA4TaB – 1:45 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis on the much needed, “ugly win” over the Mavericks on Monday night, seeing Doug Christie record his first win and the impact of Trey Lyles and Keon Ellis off the bench. pic.x.com/4hhcKDFUZs – 1:34 AM
Domantas Sabonis on the much needed, “ugly win” over the Mavericks on Monday night, seeing Doug Christie record his first win and the impact of Trey Lyles and Keon Ellis off the bench. pic.x.com/4hhcKDFUZs – 1:34 AM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
The Triple Team is online and in your email inboxes! On:
1. The Jazz allowing 50% DReb -> transition opportunities…. i.e., not getting back
2. The soft doubles on Jokic, I did not like
3. Laker fans covet Walker Kessler.
sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 1:28 AM
The Triple Team is online and in your email inboxes! On:
1. The Jazz allowing 50% DReb -> transition opportunities…. i.e., not getting back
2. The soft doubles on Jokic, I did not like
3. Laker fans covet Walker Kessler.
sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 1:28 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets had a record night.
Matching triple-doubles. 15K for Joker. 3 players with 10+ assists. A fun night.
I’m most fascinated by Westbrook and his impact. In what hasn’t been a perfect season, he’s brought joy to the court.
For @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets… – 12:30 AM
The Nuggets had a record night.
Matching triple-doubles. 15K for Joker. 3 players with 10+ assists. A fun night.
I’m most fascinated by Westbrook and his impact. In what hasn’t been a perfect season, he’s brought joy to the court.
For @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets… – 12:30 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
More monster numbers from Domantas Sabonis.
17 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists and a steal. – 12:22 AM
More monster numbers from Domantas Sabonis.
17 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists and a steal. – 12:22 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox did a fantastic job running that unit with DeRozan & Sabonis on the bench. – 12:15 AM
De’Aaron Fox did a fantastic job running that unit with DeRozan & Sabonis on the bench. – 12:15 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
The only players in NBA history with a triple-double on 100 FG% and 0 TOV:
— Russell Westbrook (tonight)
— Domantas Sabonis
— Nikola Jokic pic.x.com/qaeisWRosR – 11:24 PM
The only players in NBA history with a triple-double on 100 FG% and 0 TOV:
— Russell Westbrook (tonight)
— Domantas Sabonis
— Nikola Jokic pic.x.com/qaeisWRosR – 11:24 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeated the Jazz 132-121
Nikola Jokic: 36-23-10-3, a casual performance for him
Russell Westbrook: 16-10-10-4, the 201st triple-double of his career
Jamal Murray: 20 and 10
Christian Braun: 20 points
Michael Porter: 21 points
18-13. pic.x.com/uECGEGqjUp – 11:23 PM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeated the Jazz 132-121
Nikola Jokic: 36-23-10-3, a casual performance for him
Russell Westbrook: 16-10-10-4, the 201st triple-double of his career
Jamal Murray: 20 and 10
Christian Braun: 20 points
Michael Porter: 21 points
18-13. pic.x.com/uECGEGqjUp – 11:23 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I wanna see Denver fans giving Calvin Booth his flowers for Westbrook, just like the other way for Nnaji – 11:22 PM
I wanna see Denver fans giving Calvin Booth his flowers for Westbrook, just like the other way for Nnaji – 11:22 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Nuggets beat Jazz 132-121. Some bonkers statlines:
Jokic had 36/23/10, Westbrook 16/10/10, Murray 20/10. Jazz led by Clarkson’s 24.
Final game of the 2024 year, the Jazz have gone 24-56 in the calendar year.
Happy New Year, y’all! – 11:21 PM
Nuggets beat Jazz 132-121. Some bonkers statlines:
Jokic had 36/23/10, Westbrook 16/10/10, Murray 20/10. Jazz led by Clarkson’s 24.
Final game of the 2024 year, the Jazz have gone 24-56 in the calendar year.
Happy New Year, y’all! – 11:21 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz fall to Denver 132-121….The Nuggets improve to 18-13 on the season. Terrific performance from Jokic. The Jazz fall to 7-24…..Jordan Clarkson with 24 to lead Utah – 11:19 PM
The Jazz fall to Denver 132-121….The Nuggets improve to 18-13 on the season. Terrific performance from Jokic. The Jazz fall to 7-24…..Jordan Clarkson with 24 to lead Utah – 11:19 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Russell Westbrook tonight:
16 PTS
10 REB
10 AST
4 STL
His second triple-double of the season. pic.x.com/1B7xhm1MFl – 11:18 PM
Russell Westbrook tonight:
16 PTS
10 REB
10 AST
4 STL
His second triple-double of the season. pic.x.com/1B7xhm1MFl – 11:18 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings work their way back to trail the shorthanded Mavs 60-56 at the half. De’Aaron Fox up to 15 points, Domantas Sabonis 12 points & 9 boards for Sacramento – shooting 41%. Dallas gets 21 from PJ Washington (scored 19 in the opening period). – 11:16 PM
Kings work their way back to trail the shorthanded Mavs 60-56 at the half. De’Aaron Fox up to 15 points, Domantas Sabonis 12 points & 9 boards for Sacramento – shooting 41%. Dallas gets 21 from PJ Washington (scored 19 in the opening period). – 11:16 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings rally in the second quarter to trail the Mavs 60-56 heading to the intermission. De’Aaron Fox has 15 points. Domantas Sabonis is up to 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. DeRozan has 10 points. – 11:12 PM
Kings rally in the second quarter to trail the Mavs 60-56 heading to the intermission. De’Aaron Fox has 15 points. Domantas Sabonis is up to 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. DeRozan has 10 points. – 11:12 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Not an efficient shooting night for Joker, but it has been an impactful shooting night for him. The Nuggets haven’t been able to make any perimeter shots, so he’s been relentless inside. – 10:48 PM
Not an efficient shooting night for Joker, but it has been an impactful shooting night for him. The Nuggets haven’t been able to make any perimeter shots, so he’s been relentless inside. – 10:48 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Nuggets up 98-89 nearly entirely due to Jokic, who has 33/17/8 going into the 4th quarter.
Also, the Jazz Bear just threw a suction cup onto a bald guy’s head from a distance of about 20 feet, which was pretty cool. – 10:47 PM
Nuggets up 98-89 nearly entirely due to Jokic, who has 33/17/8 going into the 4th quarter.
Also, the Jazz Bear just threw a suction cup onto a bald guy’s head from a distance of about 20 feet, which was pretty cool. – 10:47 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic finds Michael Porter Jr. with a cross-court, no-look pass for a corner 3 that gives Denver a 14-10. Second Joker dime in as many possessions.
MPJ with 8 points in the first five minutes. – 9:19 PM
Nikola Jokic finds Michael Porter Jr. with a cross-court, no-look pass for a corner 3 that gives Denver a 14-10. Second Joker dime in as many possessions.
MPJ with 8 points in the first five minutes. – 9:19 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jokic was in the backcourt for 14 seconds tying his shoe and the Jazz somehow didn’t recognize it, ended up super lopsided in the 4-on-5, and by the time he got back down the court Keyonte George was guarding him. – 9:18 PM
Jokic was in the backcourt for 14 seconds tying his shoe and the Jazz somehow didn’t recognize it, ended up super lopsided in the 4-on-5, and by the time he got back down the court Keyonte George was guarding him. – 9:18 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Been a really good Jamal Murray game again. Up to 25-4-4. Really started turning with Westbrook looking for him for three in the second half. – 10:51 PM
Been a really good Jamal Murray game again. Up to 25-4-4. Really started turning with Westbrook looking for him for three in the second half. – 10:51 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Russell Westbrook is a mad man!
Going at Isaiah Stewart and the Pistons whole squad right now. Has the crowd into it! – 10:42 PM
Russell Westbrook is a mad man!
Going at Isaiah Stewart and the Pistons whole squad right now. Has the crowd into it! – 10:42 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Russell Westbrook is getting into it with the Pistons and letting them hear about it lol – 10:40 PM
Russell Westbrook is getting into it with the Pistons and letting them hear about it lol – 10:40 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Denver’s offense is absolutely cooking early…and their defense is cooked early outside of some Russell Westbrook help defense plays. – 9:18 PM
Denver’s offense is absolutely cooking early…and their defense is cooked early outside of some Russell Westbrook help defense plays. – 9:18 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Same starters for the Nuggets as last night.
Westbrook
Murray
Braun
Porter
Jokic – 8:32 PM
Same starters for the Nuggets as last night.
Westbrook
Murray
Braun
Porter
Jokic – 8:32 PM
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Law Murray: Russell Westbrook tonight in Utah: 201st triple-double (16 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 7/7 FGs) tonight was his most field goals attempted in a triple-double game where he made 100% from the field Went 6/6 FGs in March 2017 vs 76ers in an 18/11/14 triple-double -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / December 31, 2024
Ryan Blackburn: Michael Malone on starting Russell Westbrook last night and if that’s a permanent move without Aaron Gordon: “We’ll see. It’s not written in stone… Russ has been great for us as a starter.” The Nuggets started Peyton Watson in Gordon’s place previously. -via Twitter @NBABlackburn / December 28, 2024
Eurohoops: 🇷🇸🎯 Nikola Jokic is the fastest center to reach 15K career points since Shaquile O’Neal! pic.x.com/lTDyGrIBSe -via Twitter @Eurohoopsnet / December 31, 2024
StatMuse: Nikola Jokic tonight: 36 PTS 22 REB 11 AST 4 STL Passes Elgin Baylor for the third-most 30/20/10 games in NBA history. pic.x.com/XY4QZoBdMC -via Twitter @statmuse / December 31, 2024
Vinny Benedetto: Asked Nikola Jokic how close he thinks the Nuggets are to where they should be 29 games into the season: “We’re not even close (to) where we’re supposed to be, but I think for how bad we’ve played, I think we’re in a good spot.” -via Twitter @VBenedetto / December 28, 2024
The Kings beat the shorthanded Dallas Mavericks 110-100 on Monday night at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, ending a six-game losing streak. When it was over, Kings center Domantas Sabonis joined public address announcer Scott Moak at the scorer’s table to light the beam, signaling victory in Sacramento for the first time since a Dec. 12 road win over the New Orleans Pelicans. “It felt good, especially after a game like this,” Sabonis said. “Everyone showed up. We fought. It was ugly, but we got the win.” -via Sacramento Bee / December 31, 2024
Matt George: Kings interim head coach Doug Christie: “Part of my job is to get the heck out of the way and let (Fox, Sabonis, DeRozan) do what they do.” -via Twitter @MattGeorgeSAC / December 30, 2024
After informing Brown, Wilcox and McNair called Fox, DeRozan and All-Star forward Domantas Sabonis. Fox and DeRozan were getting ready to head to the airport. Sabonis was home sick and missed the call. None of them were consulted on the decision. -via ESPN / December 30, 2024