Thunder's Russell Westbrook has 7th straight triple-double

By AP
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Russell Westbrook had his seventh consecutive triple-double Friday night in the Oklahoma City Thunder's game against the Houston Rockets, the longest streak since Michael Jordan had seven straight in 1989.

Westbrook got his 10th rebound with 7:46 left in the fourth quarter. He already had 16 points and 10 assists.

The Thunder won the first six games during his streak.

It was Westbrook's 12th triple-double of the season and the 49th of his career. He is the NBA's active leader in the category and ranks overall.

Jordan's streak came during a run of 10 triple-doubles in 11 games.