Russell Westbrook on how teams defend him: I'm tired of that conversation of how I don't do s***, I just hoop
Law Murray: I remember talking to Russell Westbrook after the Sacramento game, when Clippers won possession battle for first time with him on roster: “I’m actually tired of that conversation of how teams play me, and ‘I don’t do shit’ — I just hoop.” LA hasn’t lost since.
Source: Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU
Source: Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU
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Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Officially moving Eric Gordon to point guard on the depth charts. He’s the clear cut PG2 behind Russell Westbrook.
Terance Mann is the backup SF. When Norman Powell gets back, he’s the other backup wing at SG.
One of Westbrook/Gordon were on floor for all but 1:12 last night. – 4:22 PM
Officially moving Eric Gordon to point guard on the depth charts. He’s the clear cut PG2 behind Russell Westbrook.
Terance Mann is the backup SF. When Norman Powell gets back, he’s the other backup wing at SG.
One of Westbrook/Gordon were on floor for all but 1:12 last night. – 4:22 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers on floor during that decisive 14-0 run where Steph (and rest of Warriors) weren’t scoring at all:
– Paul George
– Kawhi Leonard
– Eric Gordon
– Russell Westbrook
– Ivica Zubac
no subs – 4:11 PM
Clippers on floor during that decisive 14-0 run where Steph (and rest of Warriors) weren’t scoring at all:
– Paul George
– Kawhi Leonard
– Eric Gordon
– Russell Westbrook
– Ivica Zubac
no subs – 4:11 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
🆕️ @TheAthletic
Clippers were reminded often that they weren’t playing Raptors or Knicks as Stephen Curry shot his way to 50.
But Clippers took advantage of Warriors in the possession battle, and it was Russell Westbrook leading the way. Surprise!
theathletic.com/4315455/2023/0… – 11:10 AM
🆕️ @TheAthletic
Clippers were reminded often that they weren’t playing Raptors or Knicks as Stephen Curry shot his way to 50.
But Clippers took advantage of Warriors in the possession battle, and it was Russell Westbrook leading the way. Surprise!
theathletic.com/4315455/2023/0… – 11:10 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Warriors’ Stephen Curry on Russell Westbrook’s fit with the Clippers pic.twitter.com/sfHLRZMwX9 – 2:12 AM
Warriors’ Stephen Curry on Russell Westbrook’s fit with the Clippers pic.twitter.com/sfHLRZMwX9 – 2:12 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
People were excited about LAC ball movement against Warriors pre-Russ on Valentine’s Day when Clippers had 33:8 assist-TO ratio.
Tonight with Russ, LAC has 30:8 assist-TO ratio.
Russell Westbrook: 7 assists, 0 turnovers tonight vs Warriors. – 12:50 AM
People were excited about LAC ball movement against Warriors pre-Russ on Valentine’s Day when Clippers had 33:8 assist-TO ratio.
Tonight with Russ, LAC has 30:8 assist-TO ratio.
Russell Westbrook: 7 assists, 0 turnovers tonight vs Warriors. – 12:50 AM
Ralph Lawler @Ohmeomy
Who is the Clipper hero tonight? Kawhi,
Zubac, Mann, Gordon. Westbrook and George. Wow! All made big contributions in a highly entertaining win over Golden State despite 50 from Steph Curry. That’s 4 wins in a row. – 12:47 AM
Who is the Clipper hero tonight? Kawhi,
Zubac, Mann, Gordon. Westbrook and George. Wow! All made big contributions in a highly entertaining win over Golden State despite 50 from Steph Curry. That’s 4 wins in a row. – 12:47 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Westbrook tonight:
15 PTS
9 REB
7 AST
0 TOV
His first game with 0 turnovers as a Clipper. pic.twitter.com/mIUbFXNieY – 12:45 AM
Westbrook tonight:
15 PTS
9 REB
7 AST
0 TOV
His first game with 0 turnovers as a Clipper. pic.twitter.com/mIUbFXNieY – 12:45 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
For first time tonight, LA starts a quarter off strong, as Batum’s corner 3 from Westbrook gives LA largest lead of game at 109-97.
The bad thing for LA is that they have no fouls to give last 9:07. The good thing is that they’re on a 10-1 run, Westbrook on triple-double watch. – 12:14 AM
For first time tonight, LA starts a quarter off strong, as Batum’s corner 3 from Westbrook gives LA largest lead of game at 109-97.
The bad thing for LA is that they have no fouls to give last 9:07. The good thing is that they’re on a 10-1 run, Westbrook on triple-double watch. – 12:14 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Russell Westbrook has 13 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and no turnovers so far in 25 minutes. – 12:14 AM
Russell Westbrook has 13 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and no turnovers so far in 25 minutes. – 12:14 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Warriors have been prolific on offense. Russell Westbrook has gone 4-for-12. But Warriors’ bad defense and Kawhi Leonard’s strong play has been too much. – 11:53 PM
Warriors have been prolific on offense. Russell Westbrook has gone 4-for-12. But Warriors’ bad defense and Kawhi Leonard’s strong play has been too much. – 11:53 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Russell Westbrook did a better job in that first half finding ways to burn the Warriors for ignoring him. Attacked the offensive glass to create second chance points, set a high screen and scored as the roll man. Some quick clips. pic.twitter.com/FwuH5DofHn – 11:29 PM
Russell Westbrook did a better job in that first half finding ways to burn the Warriors for ignoring him. Attacked the offensive glass to create second chance points, set a high screen and scored as the roll man. Some quick clips. pic.twitter.com/FwuH5DofHn – 11:29 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
As for the game!
LA doing well considering Warriors are shooting 51.2% FGs, already at 9/19 3s.
The key has been taking care of the ball — and the Warriors *not* taking care of the ball. Westbrook offensive rebounds has also helped turned possession battle.
Westbrook: 0 TOs. – 11:28 PM
As for the game!
LA doing well considering Warriors are shooting 51.2% FGs, already at 9/19 3s.
The key has been taking care of the ball — and the Warriors *not* taking care of the ball. Westbrook offensive rebounds has also helped turned possession battle.
Westbrook: 0 TOs. – 11:28 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Halftime: Clippers 61, Warriors 58
Kawih: 17p, 6r
PG: 14p, 5a
Westbrook: 8p, 5r, 4a
Morris ejected after a 1-4 shooting start.
Warriors shot 65% in the second quarter. – 11:18 PM
Halftime: Clippers 61, Warriors 58
Kawih: 17p, 6r
PG: 14p, 5a
Westbrook: 8p, 5r, 4a
Morris ejected after a 1-4 shooting start.
Warriors shot 65% in the second quarter. – 11:18 PM
Jack Winter @ArmstrongWinter
Can see Steph briefly look at Moody in frustration after Mann turns corner for layup. Loon late to contest because he’s worried about dump-off to Plumlee.
With Moody guarding Westbrook, initial help on that DHO needs to be his. Barely offers a stunt as Russ floats toward arc. pic.twitter.com/4oMmuJgxk4 – 11:04 PM
Can see Steph briefly look at Moody in frustration after Mann turns corner for layup. Loon late to contest because he’s worried about dump-off to Plumlee.
With Moody guarding Westbrook, initial help on that DHO needs to be his. Barely offers a stunt as Russ floats toward arc. pic.twitter.com/4oMmuJgxk4 – 11:04 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
The Warriors continuing the same approach on Russell Westbrook as last time they matched up: the best defense is no defense – 10:19 PM
The Warriors continuing the same approach on Russell Westbrook as last time they matched up: the best defense is no defense – 10:19 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 3/15
LAC
Kawhi Leonard
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Paul George
Russell Westbrook
GSW
Donte DiVincenzo
Draymond Green
Kevon Looney
Klay Thompson Stephen Curry – 9:33 PM
STARTERS 3/15
LAC
Kawhi Leonard
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Paul George
Russell Westbrook
GSW
Donte DiVincenzo
Draymond Green
Kevon Looney
Klay Thompson Stephen Curry – 9:33 PM
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