James Harden’s 40-point triple-double led a record night for the league.
Irish eyes shining on the league? The NBA rang in St. Patrick’s Day with a 10-game Wednesday slate that featured a stunning six triple-doubles … just four days after the record was set with five.
James Harden ripped off a 40-point, 10-rebound, 15-assist line against the Pacers, outpacing first-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis, who dropped 18 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists; Russell Wesbrook hit the Kings with 26 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists; Draymond Green helped stake the Warriors to victory with 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists against the Rockets; Sixers All-Star Ben Simmons put up 13 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists in a loss to the Bucks; and Nuggets All-NBA center Nikola Jokic rounded out the group with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists against the Hornets.
The current king of the triple-double, 2017 MVP Westbrook, notably dropped one in his season debut with the Wizards. Harden popped off for one in his initial outing with the Nets after being traded by the Rockets. And LaMelo Ball became the youngest player to log a triple-double, doing so at 19 years and 140 days old.
| Total | Date | Players |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | March 17, 2021 | Draymond Green, James Harden, Nikola Jokic, Domantas Sabonis, Ben Simmons, Russell Westbrook |
| 5 | March 13, 2021 | Giannis Antetokounmpo, Julius Randle, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Domantas Sabonis |
| 4 | March 15, 2021 | Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden, LeBron James, Luka Doncic |
| 4 | March 3, 2021 | Mason Plumlee, James Harden, T.J. McConnell, Dennis Smith Jr. |
| 4 | February 17, 2021 | Russell Westbrook, Jimmy Butler, Domantas Sabonis, Ja Morant |
| 4 | February 25, 1999 | Jason Kidd, Mark Jackson, Scottie Pippen, Chris Webber |
| 4 | January 31, 1989 | Magic Johnson, Ron Harper, Michael Jordan, Darrell Walker |
| 4 | February 10, 1984 | Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Jeff Ruland, Sidney Moncrief |