For example, Russell Westbrook played a bad trick against the Nuggets
« What we talked about is that of course we lost a lot, but a loss is a loss. What matters is how we react. » Russell Westbrook and the Kings responded very well after a tough loss earlier this week against the Grizzlies. Horrible 41 point defeat wiped out by this incredible victory on the floor of the Nuggets.
The playmaker was one of the great architects. After a first period focused more on the distribution of play, from which France’s Maxime Raynaud benefited significantly, the leader took matters into his own hands in the final quarter. As well as Dennis Schroder – 21 points (6/8 on shots) and 7 assists in 18 minutes – in the previous period.
Which is why Doug Christie was faced with the dilemma of whether or not to leave his replacement in the game. But when he saw Westbrook make the right choices in transition, passing or finishing, and then after the game-winning shot in the corner, the coach did well to leave him.
« It is special to watch the passion and aggression with which he plays for years. It’s tangible. We can feel it. (…) He found his rhythm in the match and helped us a lot. Converted shots, penetrations… I heard at halftime that he was in the paint 20 times. That was one of our keys », the coach notes.
Duel duel with Nikola Jokić
The veteran continued to appeal to his former team’s racket in the last quarter. Five minutes from the end, he overtook Nikola Jokić and finished in the circle. This action took place at the center of a great battle between the two men in the “time of money.” The Serbian may have scored 44 points, but Westbrook and his team had the final say.
« He is a competitor. Regardless of the conditions, they will always fight on the field. When he puts everything he has, it’s really impressive, especially after playing against him my whole career », compliments of DeMar DeRozanalso deciding with his mid-range dagger shot with 12 seconds left, despite a foul by Spencer Jones.
After starting the game with 3/9 shooting and outscored his team by 19 points when he was on the floor in the first 18 minutes, Westbrook had a flawless performance in the finals: 15 points in the final quarter, for a total of 21 points (9/16 including 2/6 from distance), 11 assists on 13 assists and 6 rebounds. A performance that allows Sacramento to snap an eight-game losing streak.
« Sometimes that’s all you need, a little positive push in the right direction. Not just for me, but for all of us collectively. Seeing Russ make a big shot is huge. See Keegan (Murray) to make decisive actions, to return to the field, that is huge. And that goes for everyone “, DeRozan said.
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| Russell Westbrook | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
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| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2008-09 | OKC | 82 | 32:32 | 39.8 | 27.1 | 81.5 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 15.3 |
| 2009-10 | OKC | 82 | 34:18 | 41.8 | 22.1 | 78.0 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 4.9 | 8.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 16.1 |
| 2010-11 | OKC | 82 | 34:43 | 44.2 | 33.0 | 84.2 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 8.2 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 21.9 |
| 2011-12 | OKC | 66 | 35:19 | 45.7 | 31.6 | 82.3 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 3.6 | 0.3 | 23.6 |
| 2012-13 | OKC | 82 | 34:53 | 43.8 | 32.3 | 80.0 | 1.4 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 7.4 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 23.2 |
| 2013-14 | OKC | 46 | 30:42 | 43.7 | 31.8 | 82.6 | 1.2 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 0.2 | 21.8 |
| 2014-15 | OKC | 67 | 34:21 | 42.6 | 29.9 | 83.5 | 1.9 | 5.4 | 7.3 | 8.6 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 4.4 | 0.2 | 28.1 |
| 2015-16 | OKC | 80 | 34:22 | 45.4 | 29.6 | 81.2 | 1.8 | 6.0 | 7.8 | 10.4 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 4.3 | 0.3 | 23.5 |
| 2016-17 | OKC | 81 | 36:01 | 42.5 | 34.3 | 84.5 | 1.7 | 9.0 | 10.7 | 10.4 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 5.4 | 0.4 | 31.6 |
| 2017-18 | OKC | 80 | 36:26 | 44.9 | 29.8 | 73.7 | 1.9 | 8.2 | 10.1 | 10.3 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 4.8 | 0.3 | 25.4 |
| 2018-19 | OKC | 73 | 36:02 | 42.8 | 29.0 | 65.6 | 1.5 | 9.6 | 11.1 | 10.7 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 22.9 |
| 2019-20 | NEW | 57 | 35:57 | 47.2 | 25.8 | 76.3 | 1.8 | 6.2 | 7.9 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 4.5 | 0.4 | 27.2 |
| 2020-21 | YOU | 65 | 36:27 | 43.9 | 31.5 | 65.6 | 1.7 | 9.9 | 11.5 | 11.7 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 4.8 | 0.4 | 22.2 |
| 2021-22 | LAL | 78 | 34:20 | 44.4 | 29.8 | 66.7 | 1.4 | 6.0 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 3.8 | 0.3 | 18.5 |
| 2022-23 | LAC | 21 | 30:14 | 48.9 | 35.6 | 65.8 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 4.9 | 7.6 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 15.8 |
| 2022-23 | LAL | 52 | 28:40 | 41.7 | 29.6 | 65.5 | 1.1 | 5.0 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 15.9 |
| 2023-24 | LAC | 68 | 22:29 | 45.4 | 27.3 | 68.8 | 1.4 | 3.7 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 11.1 |
| 2024-25 | IT | 75 | 27:54 | 44.9 | 32.3 | 66.1 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 13.3 |
| 2025-26 | SAC | 16 | 28:04 | 43.3 | 39.3 | 63.8 | 1.6 | 5.3 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 0.1 | 13.7 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
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