On Saturday evening, the Sacramento Kings played the Clippers in Los Angeles.
The Kings won by a score of 118-109.
Russell Westbrook finished with 12 points, 12 rebounds, ten assists and four steals while shooting 4/15 from the field and 2/8 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.
Russell Westbrook Made NBA History Against Clippers
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 06: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center on January 06, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Westbrook also made NBA history with his incredible performance.
Real App wrote: “Russell Westbrook now has the most triple-doubles by a player in their 18th season.
He passes LeBron James.”
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 06: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center on January 06, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Westbrook had been a free agent until right before the start of the 2025-26 season when he signed with the Kings.
He is averaging 15.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 43.1% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range in 61 games.
James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento wrote: “3. Vintage Russ. Russell Westbrook had a little extra juice for his former Clippers teammates. The 37-year-old stuffed the statsheet with 12 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. He had a few turnovers and his shooting numbers weren’t great, but another solid performance.”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 09: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a three-point shot against the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on January 09, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Westbrook And The Kings
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a three-point shot in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden 1 Center on February 07, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
While Westbrook has been having a very strong season for a role player at 37, the Kings are struggling in a big way.
They are the 15th seed in the Western Conference with a 17-51 record in 68 games.
Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 5-5 (and they are 6-28 on the road).
Matt George of Sactown Sports 1140 wrote: “That’s a pretty terrible loss for the Clippers. And not a great win for the Kings.
Max played amazing. So did Precious. Russ triple-double & Nique hit some big shots. So a lot of good from this one too.”
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – OCTOBER 28: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings during team introductions against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on October 28, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
Following the Clippers, the Kings will play their next game on Sunday when they host the Utah Jazz.
At home, they have gone 11-23 in 34 games.
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)
The Kings last made the NBA playoffs during the 2022 season.
Russell Westbrook Made NBA History In Kings-Clippers Game