BBNBA: Julius Randle messed around and got a triple double

Last night, 4 of the 26 Kentucky players in the NBA were in action, led by Julius Randle, who joined Magic Johnson as the only players in Lakers history to record a triple-double before the age of 22. Let’s get right to it.

Julius Randle, Lakers (125-118 win over the Nets)

MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
31	5-8	0-0	7-10	1	13	14	10	0	0	3	1	+15	17

Randle was a beast last night, putting up 17 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, the second triple double of his career. He’s now the sixth Lakers player with multiple career triple-doubles since 1985-86.

“It comes from work ethic,” Randle told reporters afterwards. “Every day grinding out. Just trying to get better every day. … Also comes from coach’s belief in me to make plays and be a playmaker.”

HIGHLIGHTS: Julius Randle racks up 17 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in his first triple-double of the season #LakersWin pic.twitter.com/61aOl5yOBg

– Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 16, 2016

Patrick Patterson, Raptors (121-117 loss to the Cavaliers)

MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
34	1-6	0-3	0-0	2	4	6	3	2	0	0	4	-14	2

Patterson had two points vs. the Cavaliers last night, and also took an elbow to the face from LeBron James:

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Hornets (115-108 win over the Timberwolves)

MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
33	2-5	0-0	2-4	0	6	6	0	0	1	2	1	-5	6

It was good to see MKG fight through the lane and get a layup like the days of old:

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist with a strong take to the basket. #BBN #Hornets pic.twitter.com/Vzm2NCwkhs

— Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton) November 16, 2016

Karl Towns, Timberwolves (115-108 loss to the Hornets)

MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
37	9-23	3-10	0-0	3	5	8	4	0	1	3	2	-18	21

The only thing that would have made Karl getting 21 points on his 21st birthday better would have been a win. Of course, Karl shouldered the blame, telling reporters, “I gotta do more. All of these losses fall on me.”

No, they don’t, Karl!

Meanwhile, in the D-League, Kyle Wiltjer put up 33 points and 11 rebounds in Rio Grande Valley’s win over Maine, going 6-12 from the three-point line. Dakari Johnson also had 17 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks in OKC Blue’s win over Salt Lake City.

Tonight’s games:

• 7:00 PM: Wizards (John Wall) at 76ers
• 7:00 PM: Pelicans (Anthony Davis, Terrence Jones, Archie Goodwin) at Magic
• 7:30 PM: Mavericks at Celtics (James Young)
• 8:00 PM: Rockets at Thunder (Enes Kanter)
• 8:00 PM: Warriors at Raptors (Patrick Patterson)
• 9:00 PM: Suns (Eric Bledsoe, Brandon Knight, Devin Booker, Tyler Ulis) at Nuggets (Jamal Murray)
• 10:30 PM: Grizzlies (Andrew Harrison) at Clippers
• 10:30 PM: Spurs at Kings (DeMarcus Cousins, Willie Cauley-Stein, Skal Labissiere)