Milwaukee Bucks wing Khris Middleton was about to record a triple-double for the second time in his NBA career, but there was one problem.
It was the fourth quarter and the Bucks were already winning by so much that Milwaukee head coach Doc Rivers knew it was about time for Middleton exit the game.
The Bucks were leading, 107-86, and Middleton had already reached his 10 rebounds and 10 assists. But he was still one point shy of reaching a triple-double for just the second time in his NBA career. So rather than exiting the game, Middleton tried pleading with his coach for one last shot.
"Let me get a triple-double. One more point."
Khris Middleton, who had 9 points, expressed his displeasure with Bucks coach Doc Rivers for not letting him get a TD heading into the timeout 😅
Next possession, he scored giving him his 2nd career TD 🙌pic.twitter.com/qMVO94gJbg
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Rivers obliged, Middleton scored on a mid-range jumper, and everyone (except the Thunder) walked away happy.
It was the first triple-double for Middleton since Jan. 20, 2018 and now, it comes with a very fun story to tell next time he recounts how it happened.
