Mar 12, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Russell Westbrook Made NBA History In Wizards-Nuggets Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Mar 15, 2025 11:25 PM ET

On Saturday evening, the Denver Nuggets played the Washington Wizards (at home).

The Nuggets lost by a score of 126-123.

Despite the loss, Russell Westbrook finished with 22 points, four rebounds, 11 assists and one steal while shooting 9/19 from the field and 4/8 from the three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.

He also made NBA history.

Via Real Sports: "Russell Westbrook becomes just the 5th guard in NBA history to record 26,000 PTS."

Russell Westbrook becomes just the 5th guard in NBA history to record 26,000 PTS. pic.twitter.com/pV7ZWwTSMa
— Real Sports (@realapp_) March 16, 2025

While Westbrook is no longer in his prime, he is still averaging 13.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 46.5% from the field and 34.6% from the three-point range in 61 games.

Via X user @TheWestWolfPod: "Russell Westbrook now has 26,002 points in his career. Russ is 2nd all-time in points scored by a point guard. Only 708 points behind the great Oscar Robertson !

Only 21 players are a part of the 26,000 points club in NBA History!"

Russell Westbrook now has 26,002 points in his career. Russ is 2nd all-time in points scored by a point guard. Only 708 points behind the great Oscar Robertson !

Only 21 players are a part of the 26,000 points club in NBA History! pic.twitter.com/DgGfNnYr0L
— JDJackson (@TheWestWolfPod) March 16, 2025