Russell Westbrook of the Wizards breaks the NBA record for triple-doubles, surpassing Oscar Robertson

The record had stood since 1974, the year Robertson retired.

“Russell Westbrook, I’m very happy for you,” Robertson said in a recorded video message. “Your family is very proud of you. And I salute you for all your accomplishments in the game in basketball.”

The record-breaking moment occurred Monday night during the Wizards’ game on the road against the Atlanta Hawks, when Westbrook snared his 10th rebound with a little more than 8:30 to go in the fourth quarter. He finished with 28 points, 21 assists and 13 rebounds in the game, a 125-124 Wizards’ loss.

Westbrook, in his 13th NBA season,…