Sat Nov 23 04:00:00 UTC 2024: ## NBA Rescinds Technical Foul Against Russell Westbrook After Historic Triple-Double

**Denver, CO –** The NBA has overturned a technical foul issued to Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook during Tuesday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the league announced. Westbrook, who recorded his 200th career triple-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists, was initially penalized for appearing to stare at Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama while returning to defense.

Westbrook expressed surprise at the call, stating to reporters, “I knew it wasn’t a tech. You guys know if I’m gonna get a tech, I’m gonna earn it.” The rescinded technical foul saves Westbrook a $2,000 fine and removes a blemish from his historic performance.

The 36-year-old’s achievement marks only the second time in NBA history a player has reached 200 career triple-doubles, solidifying his place in basketball history. Reflecting on the milestone and the initial controversial call, Westbrook commented, “When you set a standard of doing something consistently, people don’t know how to react to it, and I love that.”

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