10 Highest Scoring Games of Russell Westbrook's Career

#6 50 at Denver Nuggets, 9th April, 2017

Russ was 17-32 from the field with a field-goal percentage of 53.1

Stat line: 50 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists, and a steal on 53.1 % shooting

Westbrook recorded his 42nd triple-double of the 2016-17 season and set a new record for highest number of triple-doubles in a single-season. He capped this performance with a game-winning three-pointer that eliminated Denver Nuggets out of playoffs contention.

Russ was 17-32 from the field with a field-goal percentage of 53.1. He also grabbed 16 rebounds and 10 dimes. He was +10 on the game and recorded his 42nd triple-double in the 4th quarter with 4:18 left on the clock when he assisted Semaj Christon for a corner 3.

However, the highlight of the night came when Thunder were down by 2 with 2.9 seconds remaining in the regulation period. Westbrook shot a 35-footer with clock winding down to eliminate Nuggets from the playoffs contention and give the Thunder a memorable win. This was awarded the Game-Winner of the Year.