Russell Westbrook dedicates 20-20-20 game to Nipsey Hussle in win over Lakers

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Not since Wilt Chamberlain did it in 1968 had a player notched 20 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists in a single game. When Russell Westbrook did it in the Thunder’s 119-103 win over the Lakers, his thoughts turned immediately to his friend Nipsey Hussle.

Thunder guard Russell Westbrook joined Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history by having at least 20 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists in a game.

Added together, the numbers were significant to Hussle. The Rollin’ 60s was a notorious Crips gang clique that Hussle joined as a teenager. Last year, Hussle told The Times about the post-traumatic stress that came with living in what he called a “war zone,” where death was so common the residents felt immune to it.

As word spread on social media of the shooting, several players reacted. LeBron James, whose season ended Friday after the Lakers played the Hornets, was sitting on the team’s bench in New Orleans. He posted a message on Twitter that included an emoji of two hands praying and Hussle’s Twitter handle.Over the next 24 hours, James sent four more tweets expressing his devastation at Hussle’s death.

Westbrook didn’t say much after the game about his connection to Hussle. But nothing would stop him from accomplishing that feat Tuesday night.

 

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But can he break Wilt's REAL record?

Glorifying gang life is cliche now. LA Times can't be this dumb. Russ must be thinking wearing that shirt & purposely putting up 60 points for a gang. In gangs people have died for way I hope someone will speak up about how stupid this is.

Can someone tell me his time of possession for the game?

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