With 14 points and 4 assists, Russell Westbrok returned a correct copy for his reunion with the Los Angeles Lakers. Without bursting the screen, the leader participated in the victory of the Clippers (125-118) in 21 minutes on the floor.
Above all, before disappearing from the debates, the former Oklahoma City Thunder player shone at the start of the game. By leaving him large spaces, the men of Darwin Ham clearly invited him to take shots.
In the first 7 minutes, Westbrook took the opportunity to score 10 points, including two long-range baskets, to start the Clippers game.
“I think they put him in action. He made two three-pointers, a few shots from mid-range. He brought energy to boost his people. We had the plan to let him take shots. And he took the opportunity to put them on.
He started scoring, and that had an impact on the others as well, who started chaining them. And then the crowd followed.” blew Anthony Davis facing the press.
Subsequently, it should be noted that Russell Westbrook was less inspired. Before being benched by Tyronn Lue to give game time to the decisive Bones Hyland. In any case, the strategy of the Lakers has not paid off.
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