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INGLEWOOD, 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. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
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.
NBA Star Russell Westbrook Made 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 In Sacramento
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 wrote 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.
They are 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).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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