Westbrook Hits 25,000 Points, 10,000 Assists

Russell Westbrook etched his name further into NBA history on Friday night, becoming only the second player to reach 25,000 career points and 10,000 assists during the Sacramento Kings' 124-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA Cup game.

The 37-year-old guard, in his first start of the season as Sacramento's point guard, recorded 13 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists, marking his 204th career triple-double. His 10,000th assist came midway through the second quarter, assisting on a basket by teammate Domantas Sabonis that tied the score at 47-47. Westbrook joined LeBron James as the only players to achieve both scoring and assist milestones, while entering an elite group of eight all-time leaders in assists that includes James, Magic Johnson, John Stockton, Chris Paul, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash and Mark Jackson.

The performance highlighted Westbrook's transition into a larger role with the Kings, who inserted him into the starting lineup ahead of veteran Dennis Schröder. Schröder, who had started all 12 of Sacramento's previous games after signing a three-year, $44 million contract in the offseason, moved to the bench amid the team's struggles. Over the past four games,...