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Paul George, Other NBA Stars Comment On Russell Westbrook’s 100th Career Triple-Double [VIDEO]

Reigning Kia MVP Russell Westbrook recorded his 100th career triple-double in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 119-107 road victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, thus becoming the fourth NBA player to accomplish the feat.

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Westbrook finished with 32 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists to lead his squad back from a 12-point halftime deficit. The 29-year-old veteran had a record 42 triple-doubles in 2016-17, and has amassed 81 over the past three seasons.

The guard currently has seven less than Jason Kidd and is third on the all-time NBA list in this category. He is the third-quickest to attain this mark: 736 games. Just Oscar Robertson (277) and Magic Johnson (656) are ahead in this regard.

Westbrook thanked God for his achievement.

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”Oh man, just an unbelievable blessing,” Westbrook said. ”I give thanks to the man above just for allowing me to go out and play the game I love each and every night. I never take it for granted.”

“Everybody knows how competitive he is,” teammate Paul George said of Westbrook.

George left Tuesday’s game in the third quarter with a groin injury.

There are 12 games remaining in the regular season. The Thunder (41-29) is fourth in the Western Conference and next host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. The Hawks (20-48) are 15th in the Eastern Conference.

NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 28: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles up court against the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden on November 28, 2016 in New York City.

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