Westbrook's Historic Triple-Double Clinches Clippers' Playoff Spot
April 11, 2024![Westbrook's Historic Triple-Double Clinches Clippers' Playoff Spot](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/ac924a73da5a707dc59ee6a9744e48e4f1bb5054a3d721e458ce44ae047f0443c3710fbbf4577e72d3e395c9bddedc020aabe69c4edb0b8771632bc7dc7aed33.jpg)
Russell Westbrook achieved his first triple-double of the season with 16 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists during the Clippers' 105-92 victory over the Suns.
Westbrook's performance marked the first time a player in Clippers franchise history recorded at least 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists in a single game.
The win against the Suns clinched a playoff spot for the Los Angeles Clippers, who are fourth in the Western Conference with a 51-28 record.
Despite missing star players Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, and James Harden, the Clippers demonstrated depth and resilience with contributions from other team members.
The upcoming game between the Suns and Clippers is scheduled for April 10, 2024, with the Suns favored by 4 points and an over/under set at 226.
Los Angeles has dominated recent matchups with Phoenix, winning 6 out of the last 10 games, while both teams are grappling with injuries to key players.
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![The Sports Report: Clippers clinch a playoff spot - Los Angeles Times](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/ac924a73da5a707dc59ee6a9744e48e4f1bb5054a3d721e458ce44ae047f0443c3710fbbf4577e72d3e395c9bddedc020aabe69c4edb0b8771632bc7dc7aed33.jpg)
Los Angeles Times • Apr 10, 2024
The Sports Report: Clippers clinch a playoff spot - Los Angeles Times![Clippers hold off Suns to clinch a playoff spot - Los Angeles Times](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/b2a04695e99a337a4c25e1b6922fd4e758004c2a4b82b4675e88256875703e0c89f0d92fa1aabfcd9a4bec8a3548fc9aacefdd236b1a8d95c156af24158a716c.jpg)
Los Angeles Times • Apr 10, 2024
Clippers hold off Suns to clinch a playoff spot - Los Angeles Times![Clippers build 31-point lead in first quarter, hold on late to beat Suns 105-92](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/06fb1bcd893c8f9e4b81abfe23d55a55c017042446ed225cd0b0d3cefdcca3b080bc564e5277d9014715373347137a0e4c159f2a173ef17f7eb366aa3da36781.jpg)
AP News • Apr 10, 2024
Clippers build 31-point lead in first quarter, hold on late to beat Suns 105-92![Clippers' Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, James Harden out vs. Suns - ESPN](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/7cac27676cfcfe06a4d364930626b7b2700641792c745f389b14063b9648e1ecb7f1b9d2506d28cbf2fae2ed26680673df87cc578fa54eee8ec9e7cbe8e1b4e4.jpg)
ESPN • Apr 10, 2024
Clippers' Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, James Harden out vs. Suns - ESPN