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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 30: (L-R) Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings embraces owner Steve Ballmer of the Los Angeles Clippers after the game 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 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
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.
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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