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Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook feels like he's been letting his teammates down due to some lackluster performances recently.
Westbrook had one of his most disappointing scoring outputs of the season in Sunday night's 105-103 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, with the former UCLA star posting just eight points on 4-of-22 shooting from the field.
So, with the Thunder losing three of their last four games after a solid four-game winning streak, that has Westbrook blaming himself for the team's struggles.
Here's what the Thunder star had to say about his recent play, courtesy of ESPN's Tim MacMahon:
“I've just got to do a better job, man,” Westbrook said after scoring only nine points on 4-of-22 shooting in a 105-103 loss Sunday to the Dallas Mavericks. “It's really on me. I've been s— the last month or so. I've just got to get focused in and locked back in on what I need to do. I've got to help my guys out. I've been letting them down, man, just not being consistent on the offensive end.
“Defensively, I'm fine, but just being more consistent, because I pride myself on being the most consistent player in the league. I come out every night and compete, play hard and all that stuff. Missing and making shots is a part of the game, but I've got to do a better job, and that's on me. I'm going to definitely do that, so I'm not really worried. We play tomorrow, and I'll be better from then on. It's on me.”
Even with the scoring struggles, Russell Westbrook is still able to make impact plays on the defensive side of the court.
However, there's no doubt that he'll need to get back in a rhythm offensively in order to help Billy Donovan's squad regain some momentum.
Westbrook and company will try to turn things around when the Thunder return to the court for a rematch with the Mavs.
