Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced today that the team has signed Gary Clark to a two-way contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Clark spent time with Orlando and Denver earlier this season, appearing in 37 total games, while averaging 3.2 points and 3.1 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per contest. He posted a season-high 14 points on Jan. 24 vs. Charlotte, connecting on a career-high-tying four of his seven three-point attempts and adding four rebounds and two assists in 35 minutes.
A three-year NBA veteran, Clark has seen action in 130 career games with Denver, Orlando and Houston. He’s scored in double figures on nine occasions and has posted at least two steals and two blocks in a game three times. In 14.2 minutes per contest, Clark holds cumulative averages of 3.3 points and 2.6 rebounds.
The NBA has a new triple-double king.
Westbrook passed Robertson on a rebound in the fourth quarter, giving him 21 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds against the Atlanta Hawks. Westbrook finished with 28 points, 21 assists and 13 rebounds in a 125-124 loss. Westbrook missed a 3-pointer in the game’s final shot. He collected the game ball from referee Tom Washington after the final buzzer. It’s just a blessing,” Westbrook said. “You put so much into the game, so much time, you sacrifice so much and to be able to mentioned with guys like Oscar, Magic (Johnson), Jason Kidd, it’s just something I never dreamt about as a young kid growing up L.A. I’m truly grateful for moments like this. .
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(CNN) Russell Westbrook of the Washington Wizards has notched his 182nd career NBA triple-double, breaking Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson s record for the most in league history.
The record had stood since 1974, the year Robertson retired. Russell Westbrook, I m very happy for you, Robertson said in a recorded video message. Your family is very proud of you. And I salute you for all your accomplishments in the game in basketball.
The record-breaking moment occurred Monday night during the Wizards game on the road against the Atlanta Hawks, when Westbrook snared his 10th rebound with a little more than 8:30 to go in the fourth quarter. He finished with 28 points, 21 assists and 13 rebounds in the game, a 125-124 Wizards loss.
Stephen Curry was the hero as the Golden State Warriors upstaged the NBA-leading Utah Jazz 119-116.
Curry hit the game-winning shot during the final 14 seconds to lift the Warriors past the Jazz in San Francisco on Monday.
Two-time MVP Curry – coming off a 49-point performance – posted 36 points to make it seven successive games with 30-plus points.
The Warriors kept hold of the Western Conference eighth seed in the playoff race, with the play-in tournament set to take place next week.
Westbrook makes history
Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook broke the record for the most triple-doubles in NBA history after posting the 182nd of his career, surpassing Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson (181). Former MVP Westbrook finished with 28 points, 21 assists, and 13 rebounds in a 125-124 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. With his second assist earlier in the game, Westbrook also joined LeBron James, Robertson, and Gary Payton as the only players in NBA history with 20,000-plus points and 8
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Russell Westbrookgrabbed the ball off the rim from a missed fadeaway jumper by Atlanta Hawks forward
Danilo Gallinari on Monday night with 8:30 left on the game clock, he collected his 10th rebound. With that, Westbrook became the all-time career leader in triple-doubles with 182, surpassing Hall of Famer