NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking Points From The San Antonio Spurs' Nail-Biting Win Over The Oklahoma City Thunder

#2 Russell Westbrook notches an emphatic triple-double as OKC misses Adams down the stretch

Russell Westbrook is averaging a triple-double this season.

In a game that felt like it could go on for eternity, Brodie played the most minutes(50) than anyone on the floor and came up with a monster stat line for himself.

The heartbreaking loss for the Thunder saw an immaculate 24 points triple-double from the former MVP, as he pulled down 13 rebounds and dished out 24 dimes as well. His total of 24 assists in the game is a personal career-high and also the most in any triple-double by any player in the history of the league.

He shot 11-of-22 from the field in the 58-minute clash, on just three turnovers, for a man who's averaging nearly five per game this season. All five starters for the Thunder scored at least 19 points each, but it wasn't enough to pull through for the win down the stretch.

The Thunder do not possess a backup-center in their arsenal. So when Steven Adams tweaked his ankle late in the fourth quarter(while defending Aldridge) and had to leave, LaMarcus went on a scoring outburst, bullying through for 12 straight points.

Adams did return eventually and scored four points in overtime, including two which forced the game into a second overtime. With Thunder set to meet the Spurs again this weekend, the Australian's ankle would remain a cause of concern for the men in blue.

Steven Adams to the locker room with an ankle injury. Not ideal. pic.twitter.com/CrADd3CD3k

— Up The Thunder (@UpTheThunder) January 11, 2019