Russell Westbrook posts 37th career triple-double before halftime
— -- OKLAHOMA CITY -- Thunder guard Russell Westbrook had a triple-double by halftime of Monday night's rout of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Westbrook finished the half with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists as the Thunder led 58-48 at the break. It was his league-leading 18th triple-double of the season, and the 37th of his career.
He clinched it on an assist to Anthony Morrow for a 3-pointer with 11.9 seconds left in the second quarter.
Westbrook finished the 112-79 win with 13 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds.
According to STATS, which has kept track since the 2002-03 season, no player had a triple-double by halftime in a game until Westbrook's performance.
Kobe Bryant had 13 points for the Lakers, all in the first quarter, in the final road game of his 20-year career.
Kevin Durant led the Thunder with 34 points, going 6-for-11 from 3-point range.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.