NBA roundup: Westbrook ties Robertson with 181st triple-double

Russell Westbrook goes to the basket against Indiana’s Caris LeVert during Washington’s 133-132 overtime win Saturday night at Indiana. Darron Cummings/Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Russell Westbrook tied Oscar Robertson’s NBA record for triple-doubles with 181, finishing with 33 points, 19 rebounds and 15 assists, and made two free throws with a second left to give Washington a 133-132 overtime victory over Indiana on Saturday night.

Westbrook also blocked the Pacers’ final shot. He has 35 triple-doubles this season and is averaging a triple-double for the fourth time.

Bradley Beal scored 50 points to help the Wizards move into the No. 9 spot in the Eastern Conference, a half-game ahead of Indiana.

Domantas Sabonis led the Pacers with 30 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists, and Caris LeVert had 35 points and 14 rebounds.

76ERS 118, PISTONS 104: Joel Embiid scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey added 22 and Philadelphia won at home for its eighth straight victory.

GRIZZLIES 109, RAPTORS 99: Jonas Valanciunas had 18 points and 21 rebounds, De’Anthony Melton hit four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and Memphis won in Tampa, Florida, to move closer to a play-in spot.

The Grizzlies need two wins in their remaining five games to be assured of a spot in the play-in tournament.

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