NBA: 3 50-point triple-doubles in Russell Westbrook's career

#2 vs Phoenix Suns, October 28, 2016

Westbrook's 51 points triple-double lifted the Thunder over the Suns. Credit:ESPN

Stat line: 51 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 steals on 38.6 % shooting

The Oklahoma City Thunder started the 2016-17 with a win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Westbrook exploded in the game but fell an assist shy of a triple-double. However, in their match against the Suns, he made sure he got one.

Westbrook tallied 51 points on 17-for-44 shooting. Even though he was not effectively shooting that night, he was aggressive and attacked the rim on several occasions. Thanks to his aggressive approach, he went to the free-throw line 20 times and converted 15 of those.

He also had 13 rebounds and 10 assists on the night and the Thunder won this game in overtime, 113-110. Victor Oladipo had 21 points in the game along with 5 rebounds, 2 assists and complemented Westbrook to extend the Thunder's win streak to two games.