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By NBA.com Staff Apr 10, 2017

It was a thrilling day around the league with epic performances almost everywhere one looked. Massiveteam efforts for gigantic comebacks, knockout game-winners and monstrousstatlines, Monday had it all. So without further ado, lets catch up on all the drool-worthy highs of the day.

Russell Westbrook went nuclear against the Denver Nuggets. He had his third 50-point triple-double of the season while finishing off any chances the Denver Nuggets had for a playoff berth. Sit back and enjoy his historic 42nd TD.

WATCH:Russ takes down Nuggets in epic 50-point TD

There are clutch shots and then there are buzzer-beating, game-winners. Westbrook chose to end his historic night with the latter. Having missed the opportunity to dodge his defender and receive the inbound pass, Westbrook got the ball from Steven Adams a little further from the basket than planned. He still made the game-winner. Cold-blooded assassin.

WATCH:Unbelievable! Westbrook sinks deep game-winning splash

Down in Los Angeles, something similar happened. With the clock ticking down on DAngelo Russell, he was barely fazed. He took the open three to help the Lakers record a win despite two Minnesota Timberwolves players going off for 40 plus points. The shot looks eve better with the ball bouncing on the rim before sinking through. DAngelohas ice in his veins.

WATCH:DAngelo Russell sinks the Timberwolves with a buzzer-beating splash

DAngelo embraced his family after the game-winner, anemotional moment consideringhe lost his grandmother earlierin the day.

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks pulled off a comeback of epic proportions. You can revisit their heroic fourth quarter-effort here.

WATCH:Best of Atlantas fourth quarter comeback against Cavs

Ending on a lighter note, the Sacramento Kings held a race to rival the race for the playoff seedings. One that involved crawling and was probably the winner in the cuteness stakes. 10 babies, one winner. Actually, everyone wins when something so adorableoccurs. Ideal Monday morning boost.

WATCH: 10 babies. 1 champion and 1 epic post-race interview. #BabyRace!

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