Westbrook did it by halftime and his stat line was 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. He also said that he can tolerate boos or hazing from fans but he cannot put up with “blatant disrespect”. He’s in the weight room. The lack of fourth quarter execution has been the weak point of OKC and that’s something that the team can work on and change their fate in Game 5.
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But then as Westbrook sat out the first 2:45 of the final period, the Rockets, courtesy of 10 quick points from supersub Williams, turned their five-point third-quarter deficit into a five-point (86-81) advantage.
Now play that way on Tuesday so the City that shelters you has an opportunity to watch you play at least one more time.
“That’s what a team is for”, Harden said.
This exchange just gives you a glimpse of what kind of trash talk goes on during an National Basketball Association game, particularly an elimination game in the playoffs. However, both had their moments showing why they are among the best in the game. “That was the case tonight”. Most, inclusing myself, expect to see Russell Westbrook, point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking home the award this year.
Steven Adams scored 18 points for Oklahoma City, and Victor Oladipo had 15. Inevitably, in the fourth, Westbrook is going to try to take the game over with his shooting. It was bad in that he took a question meant for Adams, which made him look like a control freak. We’re in this together. “We just want to continue to play hard, keep our same game plan but getting a good start for us is really important”. “That’s all that matters”. Westbrook had 12 points, three assists and two rebounds in the wild stretch. For some reason, neither Nene nor Harden even attempt to contest the shot.
Thunder at Rockets, Houston leads 3-1. James Harden and Russell Westbrook at yet again the focal points as the teams go head-to-head.
Chris Paul’s 3-pointer drew the Clippers within two with 5 seconds left. But he is shooting 37.3 percent from the field. Houston and Oklahoma City match one another as Harden was on the floor and scored just 16 points, but the Rockets’ bench was terrific.
“Collectively as a unit, we’ve done a great job on him”.
Nene on the style of play: “This series is a lot of physicality. We stick with it”. However, they are trailing 3-1. The Clippers had a chance to take command in Game 4, succumbed late and now find themselves in a real fight. The Rockets will look to book their berth when they host Thunder at Toyota Center on Tuesday, April 25.
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During Game 3’s first half, Beverley fell to the ground and landed on Scaramucci’s feet, which began the repeated heckling from the minority owner’s son.
