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Russell Westbrook Surpasses Legends in Historic Nuggets Win

3/29/2025

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In a stunning performance, Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook etched his name in history by surpassing Oscar Robertson for eighth place on the all-time assists list, tallying 9,888 assists during a commanding 129-93 win against the Utah Jazz. He also eclipsed Kobe Bryant for sixteenth in career steals, showcasing his all-around game with averages of 13.1 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.0 rebounds this season.

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In a stunning performance, Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook etched his name in history by surpassing Oscar Robertson for eighth place on the all-time assists list, tallying 9,888 assists during a commanding 129-93 win against the Utah Jazz. He also eclipsed Kobe Bryant for sixteenth in career steals, showcasing his all-around game with averages of 13.1 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.0 rebounds this season.