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The Philadelphia 76ers now know they will be taking on the Washington Wizards in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The Wizards pounded the Indiana Pacers in the play-in tournament to secure the No. 8 seed in the playoffs. Washington is dangerous as an 8-seed with two superstars in Russell Westbrook and Bradley […]

The Washington Wizards have punched their ticket into the postseason. They now have the unenviable task of trying to stop Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. The Wizards have a non-zero chance of winning this series against the Sixers. But obviously that figure is realistically a lot closer to zero than even die-hard […]

It’s no secret that getting a triple-double in the NBA is difficult, even though many players these days make it looks so easy. In fact, despite having a shortened season, the NBA tallied the most triple-doubles in a season ever with 142. Clearly, no other player personified that than Russell Westbrook. The Washington Wizards star […]

The Washington Wizards have officially made the NBA playoffs. While the final month and a half before the postseason had the squad trending towards that direction, that end result looked impossible at the beginning of April. But unsurprisingly, it was Russell Westbrook who rallied the team, even making the guarantee that the Wizards were making […]

Philadelphia 76ers point forward Ben Simmons is one of the best perimeter defenders in the entire NBA. The Sixers star has even been named a finalist for the 2020-21 season’s Defensive Player of the Year award. But TNT analyst Kenny Smith doesn’t think the Sixers star is up to the task of defending Washington Wizards […]

The Washington Wizards secured the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference after obliterating the Indiana Pacers in their play-in tournament battle on Thursday. Russell Westbrook was instrumental in the do-or-die victory, tallying 18 points, eight rebounds, and 15 assists. To many, that would be a fantastic game already. But for the caliber of Westbrook, who […]

As a die-hard Washington Wizards fan myself, our first year with the Russell Westbrook experience has been one wild ride. The interesting stories you hear about him and his behind-the-scenes effect on the Wizards locker room have been eye-opening to say the least. But one thing’s for sure – you can’t question Russell Westbrook’s passion […]

Nikola Jokic has officially been listed as one of the three finalists for the 2020-21 NBA season’s Most Valuable Player award. The Denver Nuggets star fittingly ended the season with a crazy, 4-year record that has to be further proof for how much he deserves said award. Jokic has once again led Denver in points, […]

The Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers are fighting for their lives in the final game of the Eastern Conference side of the play-in tournament. The winner goes on to face the Philadelphia 76ers and the loser goes home and prepares for the long offseason.  The Wizards don’t seem to be wanting to go anywhere, as […]

With the 2021 Eastern Conference No. 7 seed on the line, Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum suited up and played “Ironman” on Tuesday night, when he went for a nuclear 50 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two blocks (and just two turnovers) in a 118-100 win over the Washington Wizards. In a game-high 41 […]

The Washington Wizards were straight punked by the Boston Celtics in the second half of their play-in tournament matchup, falling 118-100. One look at the box score and you’ll notice something odd – Russell Westbrook wasn’t even close to a triple-double. However, the Wizards star was absolutely on pace for it by the end of […]

“Shit Happens.” That’s what Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook had to say after their team lost to the Boston Celtics in the play-in tournament. Shit indeed happens, Mr. Westbrook. For hapless Wizards fans watching at home, it came in the human form of Jayson Tatum. The Celtics stud poured in 50 huge points to bury […]

The NBA’s play-in tournament started off with a bang, at least for the Boston Celtics. As for the Washington Wizards, they were able to keep it close with Boston during the first half, only to completely fall apart during the third and fourth quarters. As usual, Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook led the way in […]

Russell Westbrook is no stranger to the slam. The Washington Wizards point guard showed off his hops to throw down a huge putback dunk during their play-in game against the Boston Celtics. Unfortunately, his Wizards teammate Alex Len drew the brunt of Brodie’s ire. Westbrook smacked the big man not once, but twice on his […]

Russell Westbrook is many things. A triple-double machine, an NBA MVP, a fireball of endless energy, and a fashion icon. For ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins, Westbrook is also like a boxer. In a story by Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Perkins talked about the Eastern Conference scenarios in the NBA Playoffs. He said […]

The Washington Wizards won their final game of the season, defeating the Charlotte Hornets to steal the 8th seed they’ve occupied for weeks leading up to the NBA’s final weekend. The victory felt like the culmination of a months-long journey that the Wizards underwent to become a real threat in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. […]

The Washington Wizards have clinched the 8 seed in the Eastern Conference after a last-second victory against the Charlotte Hornets on the final day of the NBA regular season. Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal did just enough to put the game away late, as the Wizards won 115-110 as they continue to keep their momentum […]

Russell Westbrook just took the crown from NBA legend Oscar Robertson, recording the most triple-doubles in league history. But apparently, the Washington Wizards star’s reign at the top was short-lived. In a hilarious graphic mix-up during the Wizards’ live game broadcast, the visual credited Robin Lopez as the new owner of the triple-double record. It […]

The NBA has been buzzing over Russell Westbrook’s box score blow-ups in recent weeks. The Washington Wizards star already eclipsed legend Oscar Robertson’s seemingly unbreakable triple-double record. Westbrook is already building his lead over the rest of the NBA, as the Brodie notched his 183rd triple-double against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. His final […]

Washington Wizards superstar Russell Westbrook is the triple-double GOAT and no one can take it away from him. Well, at least for a very long time. An accomplishment that was once deemed impossible to replicate was surpassed by Westbrook because “Why not?” To further commemorate Westbrook’s historic feat, the Wizards gave him a gift to […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love knew Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook would become a great player in the NBA. After all, it was apparent in their early days in UCLA that Brodie is a special talent. Before the Cavs take on the surging Wizards on Friday, Love opened up on his first impression of Westbrook […]

As a self-identified Washington Wizards fan, these last few weeks have been an absolute thrill ride. Bradley Beal has been a walking stick of dynamite on offense, as he has been all season. The Russell Westbrook experience has transformed from a house of horrors and turned into a high-speed roller coaster that’s in equal parts […]

Barring an epic collapse, Scott Brooks’ Washington Wizards are going to make the play-in tournament. The Wizards just need to beat either the lowly Cleveland Cavaliers or Charlotte Hornets at home, or have the Chicago Bulls lose one of their three remaining games. The Bulls finish the season against the Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee […]

It was just last Monday when Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook officially broke the record that was long held by NBA great Oscar Robertson. By posting 28 points to go with 21 assists, and 13 rebounds in Monday’s 125-124 road loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Westbrook successfully lapped The Big O for the most […]

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook has once again made the sports headlines as the all-time leader in triple-doubles with 182. Given that Westbrook has several years left in his NBA career, fans should expect this number to increase–maybe even breach the 200-mark. The triple-doubles won’t stop. So are the haters who will continue bringing up […]

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook is not yet done breaking records. His latest target? Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird. On Wednesday in their narrow loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Westbrook recorded 34 points, five rebounds and 15 assists. While he failed to add more to his triple-double tally, he did surpass Bird on the all-time […]

Washington Wizards superstar Russell Westbrook had just broken Oscar Robertson’s record for most career triple-doubles with a total of 182. Right behind the 6-foot-3 point guard are some of the greatest all-around players of all time in Robertson (181), Magic Johnson (138), and Jason Kidd (107). To celebrate the momentous occasion, let’s look back at […]

James Harden has established himself as one of the best players in NBA history. He had a pretty pedestrian start to his career coming off the bench for the Oklahoma City Thunder. But while Harden did win a Sixth Man of the Year Award, no one saw him becoming the elite stud he is today […]

The triple-double is back in vogue with the latest historic feat from Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook. The Brodie passed Oscar Robertson for the NBA’s all-time record with 182 total. But Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green isn’t too shabby in that department either. Draymond Green notched his 30th career triple-double after he tallied 11 […]

The NBA sphere is buzzing over the fact that Russell Westbrook just made history, becoming the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles. The Washington Wizards star overtook Hall-of-Famer Oscar Robertson on Monday night, recording his 182nd trip-dub in his team’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The moment was definitely not lost on the Brodie, who had […]

Washington Wizards star point guard Russell Westbrook made history on Monday night by breaking Oscar Robertson’s triple-double record. The tributes and special messages poured in across the evening, with Wizards teammate Bradley Beal delivering his own on social media amid his rant aimed at Kent Bazemore. While Beal didn’t play in Monday’s game against the […]

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook’s triple-doubles are not empty stats. After all, in those games where he recorded a triple-double, his teams have won more often than not. Westbrook became the NBA’s triple-double king on Monday after recording his 182nd triple-double, surpassing Oscar Robertson’s record of 181. While it did come on a narrow 125-124 […]

Remember when many said Oscar Robertson’s triple-double record will never be broken? Well, Russell Westbrook is probably laughing hard right now. If only hashtags were already a thing during Robertson’s time, Westbrook’s patented #WhyNot? would’ve been absolutely perfect. Westbrook finally broke the Big O’s record for most career triple-doubles after tallying his 182nd on Monday […]

LeBron James, Magic Johnson and a slew of past and present NBA players and coaches are all in awe after Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook became the league’s all-time leader in triple-doubles on Monday. Westbrook achieved the feat in the Wizards’ narrow 125-14 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, as he recorded another absurd statline of […]

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook has officially become the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles. Needing just one to reach his 182nd career triple-double and surpass Oscar Robertson’s 181, Westbrook achieved the  feat during Monday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. In the absence of Bradley Beal, Brodie took matters into his own hands and produced his […]

At this point, the NBA should just hand Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook the title of “Triple-Double King.” After all, Bradley Beal basically handed it to him. Ahead of Monday’s showdown against the Atlanta Hawks, Beal has been ruled out due to a left hamstring strain. While the injury is not serious and he has […]

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook officially tied Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson on Saturday for the most triple-doubles in NBA history. After notching career triple-double 181 in their 133-132 win over the Indiana Pacers, the 9-time All-Star paid his respects to Robertson for setting the standard. Via Fred Katz of The Athletic: Russell Westbrook on […]

Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook just tied Hall-of-Famer Oscar Robertson for the most triple-doubles in NBA history during their 133-132 win over the Indiana Pacers. Prior to Westbrook’s historic night, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson, who had a knack of racking up triple-doubles himself, spoke about the 9-time All-Star closing in on the record. […]

Bradley Beal had another memorable performance for the Washington Wizards on Saturday. The All-Star guard dropped another 50-piece in a tightly-contested overtime win against the Indiana Pacers, thereby allowing him to join an exclusive club alongside Stephen Curry and Jayson Tatum. Beal’s 50-point outing on Friday not only allowed him to set a franchise record, […]