Russell Westbrook records triple-double in season opener against Knicks

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double in Thursday night’s season opener against the New York Knicks at Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Westbrook finished Thursday's 105-84 win over the Knicks with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists.

Here are a few highlights from what’s sure to be the first of many great performances by Westbrook this season:

The Thunder travel to Salt Lake City's Vivint Smart Home Arena on Saturday to play the Utah Jazz at 9 p.m.

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