The Sacramento Kings lit the beam in a big way on Wednesday night, and they did it behind one of the league’s most decorated stat-sheet legends. Russell Westbrook delivered his first triple-double as a member of the Kings, powering Sacramento to a 121-116 win over the Golden State Warriors in a matchup where both teams entered shorthanded.

Westbrook finished with 23 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists while shooting an efficient 9-of-13 from the field and 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. It marked the 204th triple-double of his career, extending his all-time NBA record and further solidifying his status as one of the greatest playmaking guards of his era. Expand Tweet

For Sacramento, it was more than just another statistical benchmark; it was an emotional momentum jolt for a team that

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