Russell Westbrook Can Make NBA History on Saturday in Wizards Pacers Game

Russell Westbrook is just one triple-double away from tying the NBA record.

Russell Westbrook has a chance to make NBA history in Indianapolis on Saturday night. Right now, the 32-year-old point guard is just one triple-double away from tying Oscar Robertson's career record of 181 triple-doubles. 

180 triple-doubles for Russ.

His next one ties Oscar Robertson. pic.twitter.com/LMbSWfSV4q

— NBA (@NBA) May 7, 2021

Most thought another player would never sniff the record, but Westbrook is about to break it before his 33rd birthday and is in the middle of averaging a triple-double for the fourth time in his career. 

Russ is just ONE triple-double shy of tying Oscar Robertson for the most in NBA history.

Greatness 😤 pic.twitter.com/U7GFdGlCbS

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 7, 2021

Even more ironic, Robertson went to high school in Indianapolis, Indiana, and if Westbrook gets a triple-double on Saturday night, he will not only tie his record but do it in his hometown. 

Russell Westbrook sits 1 triple-double shy of tying Oscar Robertson for the most in NBA history.

On Saturday, he faces the Pacers, who he has 9 triple-doubles against.

That is tied for his most triple-doubles vs a single opponent in his career pic.twitter.com/miWrzLnRx4

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 8, 2021

The Wizards are just a half-game behind the Pacers in the standings, so a win would make them the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference. 

A lot is clearly on the line in the Pacers and Wizards showdown, and the game can be watched on NBA T.V. at 7:00 E.T. on Saturday.

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