On Sunday night, the Sacramento Kings played the Chicago Bulls (at home) in California.
The Kings won by a score of 126-110.
Russell Westbrook finished the game with 23 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists and one steal while shooting 7/17 from the field and 3/5 from three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.
Russell Westbrook Made NBA History
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 30: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings looks on against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on December 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Westbrook also made NBA history with his big performance.
Real App wrote: “Russell Westbrook is the oldest player in NBA history to record 20/10/10 with 0 turnovers.”
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 05: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Yves Missi #21 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Golden 1 Center on March 05, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Westbrook Playing Well With The Kings
Westbrook signed with the Kings right before the start of the 2025-26 season.
The 2017 MVP has played well, averaging 15.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 43.0% from the field and 34.1% from three-point range in 60 games.
He has also had stints with the Denver Nuggets, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder over 18 seasons.
Matt George of Sactown Sports 1140 wrote: “A needed home win for the Sacramento Kings, snapping a 9 game skid inside the G1C.
Malik Monk put on a show (30 points), Maxime Raynaud dominated the paint, and Russell Westbrook put on a playmaking clinic with the 23 point, 11 rebound, 12 assist triple double.”
Sacramento This Season
GettyLos Angeles, CA – March 01: Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18) claps prior to the start of an NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photos by Ronaldo Bolaños/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Despite Westbrook’s strong play, the Kings have been the worst team in the NBA for most of the season.
They are currently the 15th seed in the Western Conference with a 15-50 record in 65 games.
Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 3-7 (and they are 10-22 at home in Sacramento).
Following the Bulls, the Kings will play their next game on Tuesday night when they host the Indiana Pacers.
StatMuse wrote: “Players with 10+ triple-doubles after turning 35: — LeBron — Westbrook That’s it.”
— LeBron — Westbrook
That’s it.
Chicago Bulls This Season
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 12: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls reacts against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at the United Center on February 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
On the other side, the Bulls dropped to 26-38 in 64 games, which has them as the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference.
They have won two out of their last ten games (and are 10-20 in 30 games away from the United Center).
Following the Kings, the Bulls will play their next game on Tuesday night when they visit Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors.
Last season, the Kings and Bulls both missed the 2025 NBA playoffs.
NBA Star Russell Westbrook Made History In Bulls-Kings Game