The Rockets fell to the Thunder in Oklahoma City in an ugly game that solidified their place in a tier below the West’s best three teams. Late night, the never-die Grizzlies took on the Lakers in Los Angeles.
Russell Westbrook always finds way to lead Thunder
Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY SportsWestbrook’s 15th triple-double is the most by an NBA player in a season since Magic Johnson had 17 in the 1990-91 season. After recording 11 last season, Westbrook has been on a tear -- he has six triple-doubles in the last nine games and has led the Thunder to five straight wins.
The fourth quarter was all Westbrook, however. He sliced through the Rockets defense at will. His intensity was unmatched -- especially by Harden on the play below (although, can you blame not trying to stop a 4-on-1?).
Read Article >Kobe’s bad pass turned into a perfect fake
Bryant was trying to pass, only to be foiled by a slippery ball. Except instead of losing the ball in comical fashion like his teammate Jordan Clarkson did earlier in the game, the ball came right back to Kobe and worked as a perfect ball fake so he knocked down a three.
Consider it a retirement gift from the basketball gods.
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