Russell Westbrook needed just three quarters to get his first triple-double for the Washington Wizards, but will have to wait a little longer for his first win.
The All-Star guard made his typical Westbrook-style debut in Washington with 21 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds. But it was not enough to destroy the debut Doc Rivers with the Philadelphia 76ers, as they won 113-107 over the Philadelphia Wizards.
Westbrook, who was traded to John Wall before the training camp began, became the sixth player in NBA history with a triple-double in his team debut, according to Elias Sports Office.
The goalkeeper scored 13 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds at the end of the third quarter, becoming the first player to get a triple-double in the first three quarters of his team’s season opener in the last 25 seasons, according to research. of ESPN statistics and information. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets then doubled on Wednesday night, when he also had a triple-double in three quarters.
However, this is a territory known for Westbrook, who now has 45 career triple-doubles in 3 quarters, almost four times more than any other player in the last 25 seasons.
However, Westbrook did not get what he wanted most: his first victory with the Wizards.
“It’s not good enough,” Westbrook said of his performance. “Honestly, I’m a little disappointed in myself, just a few failures and plays in which I could have been better.
“I don’t like to lose. At any point in my career, I like to go out and win the game. I have to be better in the next game.”
Westbrook was 9-for-22 and missed both 3-point attempts. But his new teammate in the back Bradley Beal scored 31 points and had four steals.
The wizards said they felt Westbrook’s intensity and competitiveness at the start of the camp. But Beal finally managed to see him and feel him in a real game.
“I like it,” Beal said. “Okay, it’s just a game, but I love his energy, competitiveness and responsibility at the end of the day. I think that’s what I like most about him. I’m the kind of person, I want responsibility, I want someone to light a fire under me. , I want someone to tell me what I’m doing wrong
“We maintain that standard. I think Russ does it at a high, high level. I think it’s necessary. It’s a direct transfer to the rest of the team. He brings the energy, sets the tone and we feed on him.”
Westbrook and Beal each had six turnovers, and Washington committed a total of 20 turnovers when Philadelphia scored 40 points in the fourth quarter to move. But Westbrook also admitted that he will make compromises and live on some turnover if he comes to play right or if he personally tries to prepare his teammates for the fast pace at which he plays.
After the loss, Westbrook said he would study Beal’s film to learn more about his new dynamic marker.
“It’s very good,” Westbrook said. “Not just to score basketball, but to create space and get to his seats. As I watch the movie, once I get on this plane, I’ll learn and see how I can help him, to help him. I make the game easier, we continue this journey.
“It simply came to our notice then [juegos]So we have to make sure, we have to make sure we can make his game easier on the road. “