The historic record that Russell Westbrook has broken in the NBA

The Friday night was marked in the history of the NBA thanks to Russell Westbrook. The Sacramento Kings player achieved a new and impressive milestone by surpassing Oscar Robertson on the all-time scoring list, officially becoming the point guard with the most points scored in the history of the league during the match against the Phoenix Suns.

Westbrook, in his 18th season in the NBA and the first defending the Sacramento jersey, continues to demonstrate relevance and competitiveness. His energy, athletic ability, and talent for both scoring and playmaking remain key traits of his impact, even at this stage of his career.

He entered the game with 26,694 accumulated points, ranking 18th historically and just behind Robertson. He needed 16 points to tie and 17 to surpass him, a goal he achieved after a solid performance in just 26 minutes on the court.

The Record Moment

Westbrook ended the night with a very complete statistical line:

• 17 points

• 9 rebounds

• 6 assists

• 1 steal

He shot 6 for 12 from the field, with 1 of 3 from three-point range and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line. The historic point came in the fourth quarter when he drove into the paint and made a shot off the glass that allowed him to surpass Robertson and secure his place in the record books definitively.

Although it was a memorable moment for Westbrook and his career, the celebration was partially overshadowed by the collective result. Despite the historic milestone, the Kings couldn't support him with a victory, falling by a convincing 129-102 against Phoenix.

Nevertheless, the date will stand as one of the most significant in his career. Russell Westbrook adds another chapter to his legacy, reaffirming himself as one of the most influential and prolific figures to have ever played the point guard position in the NBA.

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