Shai Gilgeous-Alexander matches Russell Westbrook by scoring 20-PTS, 20-REB triple-double

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander triple-double matches NBA star Russell Westbrook's record with his 20-point and 20-rebound score. He achieved feat during Thunder vs Timberwolves game on Monday night (Tuesday morning IST). According to NBA stats, Shai and Westbrook are only guards to score a 20-point and 20-rebound triple-double over past 30 NBA seasons. Stats also confirm that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is youngest player to score a 20-rebound triple-double. last player was NBA legend, Shaquille O'Neal. 

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NBA 2019-20: Thunder rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander matches Russell Westbrook by scoring 20-PTS, 20-REB triple-double

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Shai scored 20 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists for Thunder, leing to a 117-104 victory over Timberwolves. He played for 36 minutes while shooting 8-of-12 from field and 66.7% from three-point line. Naz Reid scored 20 points during Thunder vs Timberwolves game.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joined Thunder in a deal between Thunder and Clippers during NBA offseason which included Paul George. Shai has improved over seasons while playing with Chris Paul, and is also in contention for Most Improved Player of Year award. Thunder are at a 23-17 win-loss record and have won eight out of ir last 10 games. Shai is currently averaging at 19.9 points per game. 

(Im source: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Instagram)

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