The Oklahoma City Thunder made NBA history in Sunday's 124-118 home victory over the Denver Nuggets.
Kevin Durant scored a career-high 51 points and Russell Westbrook poured in 40 to carry of Oklahoma City's offense.
Forward Serge Ibaka handled the defense, scoring 14 points while snaring 15 rebounds and blocking 11 shots.
It marked the first time that two players on one team scored at least 40 points while a third registered a triple-double in one game.
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