The Thunder and 76ers gave us beautiful chaos and 10 other things from Friday night
This game was insane.
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Because I’m not sure what the most accurate description is. Was it actually great? Was it more crazy than great? Was it ridiculous? Let’s just call it everything. That’s the only conclusion you can reasonably come to after such a ridiculous game.
This one had everything. First of all, three overtimes? Madness. Triple overtimes with Joel Embiid? Just inject it in my veins, please.
Second, we had all the gaudy triple-OT inflated stat lines — 27 points, 18 rebounds and 15 assists from Russell Westbrook. Embiid had 34 points, eight rebounds, six assists. And I’m literally just panting reading their minute totals right now.
And there was so much beef! SO. MUCH. BEEF. Is this a rivalry? No, of course not. But the tension was almost tangible. And let’s be real — it’s Embiid’s fault. I mean, this wave?
This was the most fun game of the year, by far. There won’t be a better one. Honestly, there’s not a better cast of characters in the league. Embiid and Westbrook are both mega-personalities. Those two alone make things entertaining.
Think about it — Embiid told the league’s MVP he shoots the ball too much.
Westbrook was ready to go smack at a 7-foot, 280 pound man for a wave.
Both of those things are insane. But that’s the irrational confidence that makes these two special. Without that, we wouldn’t have this game. This was a moment in time that we won’t forget for a while. Let’s appreciate it.
Oh, Russell Westbrook made this face, too
Michael Jordan has the tongue. Kobe Bryant has the ... whatever he does with his chin. And Westbrook has this stink face.
Westbrook was also really charming after the Thunder’s win
He has his mean streak, sure. But it’s all about perspective for Westbrook. Moments like this are where we should really appreciate how hard he plays the game.
That’s authentic. You can’t fake that. Shout out to Westbrook for being one of the realest out.
The Rockets are still undefeated with Chris Paul
They’re 12-0 now. And, while they’re undefeated, they look unstoppable. I don’t know what you’re supposed to do with this team.
James Harden and Paul combined for 56 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in their win over the Spurs. Paul had seven steals by himself. The team, in total, took 50 threes and made it look effortless.
Chris Paul also did this.
That was just mean.
He had a four point play, too
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I guess he is unstoppable..
Jahlil Okafor and Nik Stauskas played!
They’ve been Nets for a few games now, but they hadn’t actually played at all. But they both got a chance to show their stuff on Friday night.
Okafor scored 10 points and grabbed four rebounds, but Stauskas dropped 22, including four straight threes to start the game off.
When you’re on, you’re on. Cheers to them both on their new beginnings.
And more!
- Kawhi Leonard doesn’t like James Harden’s eurosteps so he swats ‘em.
- Joel Embiid is going to roast you while he gives you buckets and it’s not fair.
- The Thunder won but, damn, this was ug — wait, I actually can’t see now.
- Domatas Sabonis needs to give this man his soul back.
- PHEW these 76ers jerseys were clean!
Scores
Heat 104, Hornets 98 (Hot Hot Hoops Recap | At the Hive Recap)
Wizards 100, Clippers 91 (Bullets Forever Recap | Clips Nation Recap)
Thunder 119, 76ers 117, 3 OT (WTLC Recap | Liberty Ballers Recap)
Pistons 104, Pacers 98 (Detroit Bad Boys Recap | Indy Cornrows Recap)
Raptors 120, Nets 87 (Nets Daily Recap | Raptors HQ Recap)
Jazz 107, Celtics 95 (Celtics Blog Recap | SLC Dunk Recap)
Bulls 115, Bucks 109, (Blog a Bull Recap | Brew Hoop Recap)
Nuggets 117, Pelicans 111, OT (The Bird Writes Recap | Denver Stiffs Recap)
Rockets 124, Spurs 109 (Pounding the Rock Recap | The Dream Shake Recap)
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