Westbrook's run historic; is it overrated?

 Dennis Wierzbicki/USA TODAYRussell Westbrook has put up some impressive numbers recently.

Over his last six games, Russell Westbrook has five triple-doubles, and over the past month, he has accomplished many feats not seen in the NBA for a long time. Westbrook looks to continue his torrid streak Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers (8 p.m. ET, ESPN). We take a look at how he's done it and if it has been good for the Thunder. 

Historical perspective 
Westbrook's recent run has put him in the company of a number of NBA greats. Some of the more notable recent accomplishments: 

On Feb. 27 against the Trail Blazers, Westbrook finished a historic February, joining Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to average 30 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in a calendar month. 

On March 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers, Westbrook became the third player in NBA history with back-to-back 40-point triple-doubles (Michael Jordan and Pete Maravich). 

On Thursday against the Chicago Bulls, Westbrook became the fourth player in NBA history with 40 points, five rebounds and five assists in three straight games (Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain and Jordan). 

And most recently, Sunday against the Toronto Raptors, Westbrook became the second player over the last 50 years to average 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists over any 10-game span (Jordan). 

How is he doing it? 
Over his last 10 games, nearly two-thirds of Westbrook’s possessions have come in transition or on pick-and-roll plays (36 percent transition, 30 percent pick-and-roll). 

In that time, Westbrook is averaging 10.0 fast-break points per game, by far the most in the NBA (Stephen Curry is second at 7.2 per game). In fact, he's scored more fast-break points per game than three teams. 

Westbrook isn't just scoring -- he's also creating points for teammates. This season, Westbrook leads the NBA with an average of 46.1 points created per game (combining points off assists and points scored). Since Feb. 1, he is averaging 56.1 points created per game, nearly nine more than the next-closest player, Wednesday night's opponent Chris Paul (47.2). 

Over his last 10 games, Westbrook is averaging 24.4 points created on his assists alone. He is doing it by keeping it balanced across different areas of the court. He has 18 assists to the left or left-center, 76 to the middle, and 18 on the right or right-center. 

The biggest beneficiary has been Serge Ibaka, who is averaging 8.8 points per game off Westbrook’s assists, and that doesn’t include free throws awarded after he has drawn a foul after a pass by Westbrook. Anthony Morrow is benefiting from beyond the arc: Of the 20 3-pointers Westbrook has assisted on, eight have been by Morrow. 

Over the entire season, Westbrook is averaging an NBA-high 46.1 points created. Second is James Harden (44.6). 

Is it helping the Thunder? 
Although Westbrook's stats have been impressive, especially over his last six games, some of the underlying numbers have not been as great. 

He’s shooting 42 percent from the field over that span and has been under 50 percent in all six games; he’s shooting 26 percent from the 3-point line. 

His effective field goal percentage (which takes into account the increased value of 3-pointers) is 44 percent, which would rank as the sixth-worst in the NBA over the entire season. 

Four of the six games have come against teams with winning records. The Thunder are 1-3 in those four games and 2-4 overall. 

He has at least four turnovers in each of the six games; that’s tied for the second-longest streak in the NBA this season (tied with a streak of his own from earlier in the season). 

Before these six games, Oklahoma City led New Orleans by two games for the No. 8 playoff seed in the Western Conference. The teams are tied (although the Thunder lead by percentage points). 

With Westbrook on the court over these six games, the Thunder have been outscored by 24 points. With Westbrook off the court over these six games, the Thunder have outscored their opponents by 36 points.

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