Russell Westbrook pulled off an incredible move during the game between his Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets.

With a little over three minutes left in the third quarter, Westbrook blew by his initial defender, Trevor Ariza, before bouncing the ball between Nene‘s legs and rising for a layup.

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This is not the first time a play like this has been pulled off, but given Westbrook's speed when he executed it made it more difficult even if he made it look easy.