Russell Westbrook Articles - Page 85

The Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten off to a rough start through the first couple months of the season continuing to titter around the .500 mark. It has been largely characterized by their struggles to find cohesiveness for their three All-Stars in Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony in playing effectively alongside each other. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For most people, their only impression of Russell Westbrook comes from his demeanor on the basketball court. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard usually has a snarl on his face and is in attack mode. It leaves many fans to believe he is in a constant agitated mood. However, there is a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder managed to get back into the win column with a clutch 95-94 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Their victory was somewhat reminiscent of last year’s Thunder team with superstar point guard Russell Westbrook being the sole driving force of the team with 38 points on an efficient 16-of-28 shooting to […]

In the flurry of games night after night, it’s easy to forget some of the best performances that already seem so long ago. Who has been the most dominant on their team when it matters most? We reflect on some of the best individual performances over the past seven days. Lebron James scored 25 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, […]

When it comes to Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo, the rising star continues his ascent from just a piece of the Paul George deal to the face of the Pacers’ franchise. According to a tweet on Sunday night from senior NBA writer Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders, Pacers head coach Nate McMillan wants to develop […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – During Oklahoma City’s first 29 games, they have nearly lived on the road. They have played 16 of their games away from the friendly confines of Chesapeake Energy Arena. That includes coming off a three-game road trip on the East coast. Only the Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings have played more of […]

December 18, 2017 marks the day that the Los Angeles Lakers retire Kobe Bryant’s jerseys. The future Hall of Fame has treated fans worldwide with a generous display of excellence and competitiveness throughout his 20-year career. While it is impossible to find another replica player who is exactly like Bryant, one can attempt the challenging […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder dropped back to a below.5 00 record after a disappointing loss to the New York Knicks on Saturday night. It was yet another lackluster team performance that embodied what has been a struggle for the Thunder through the first two months of the season. Much of this has centered around the […]

Just last night, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook played 52 minutes in a three-overtime barnburner win over the Philadelphia 76ers on the road. Most players who logged in that many minutes wouldn’t be able to muster enough energy to play with the same intensity the following day. Then again, not everyone is Russell Westbrook. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard has intensity for days. In the Thunder’s wild triple-overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, Westbrook notched yet another triple double, recording 27 points, 18 rebounds and 15 assists. But it took him 33 shots to get those 27, and he only made 10 of them. That’s less than […]

The primetime showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers certainly fit the billing. The star-studded matchup featured plenty interesting moments in what was the longest game of the 2017-18 NBA season. Among them was this interaction between superstars Russell Westbrook and Joel Embiid following a collision with Carmelo Anthony during the final seconds of the […]

Over the course of three grueling overtimes, things inevitably got chippy between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers big man Joel Embiid was in the middle of the action as he normally is, as Russell Westbrook had some choice words for him along with a wave goodbye shortly after the final buzzer. […]

Despite Joel Embiid’s best efforts, the Philadelphia 76ers couldn’t quite outlast Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder as they fell in triple-overtime, 119-117. Shortly after the final buzzer, Westbrook was seen sheepishly waving goodbye to Embiid. In typical Embiid fashion, he had quite the comeback in response to Westbrook’s post-game barbs telling him to go […]

Friday’s game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Philadelphia 76ers went officially insane. Two overtimes were not enough to decide this game and just when you think this contest can’t get any more crazier, reigning NBA MVP Russell Westbrook ran the fastbreak at one point in the third overtime and punctuated the play with […]

In the first triple overtime game of the 2017-18 NBA season, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 119-117. Despite Joel Embiid’s 34 points and eight rebounds, Russell Westbrook finished with his 10th triple-double of the season — 27 points, 18 rebounds, and 15 assists. During overtime, Embiid fouled out Steven Adams and waved […]

Carmelo Anthony arguably got the hottest hands among the Oklahoma City Thunder’s superstar triumvirate during Friday’s road game against the up-and-coming Philadelphia 76ers, but good luck telling Russell Westbrook that. During one play in the fourth quarter, Westbrook drove the lane and attacked the basket although he could’ve passed the ball to Anthony, who was […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard and reigning NBA MVP Russell Westbrook has been compared to a lot of things because players like him need to get described in a number of ways to encapsulate their greatness. For Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons, he likes to think of Westbrook as an animal, per Brian Seltzer of […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook has become arguably the most exciting player in the NBA. Aside from his skill set as a point guard, Westbrook plays with a tenacity that is seldom seen in the league today. That said, it is among the factors that have made him one of the game’s most recognizable […]

After eclipsing Oscar Robertson’s record number of triple-doubles in a single season (42) en route to being the first player since the “Big O” to average such statistical feat for a full season, Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook has once again surpassed Robertson for another historic mark: the most triple-doubles in a calendar year. […]

It was a hostile Wednesday night to say the least at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Of course, it was for good reason as the Oklahoma City Thunder came into to town to face the Indiana Pacers. As many already know, it was also the first visit of superstar forward Paul George to his former team. […]

While he’s emerged as one of the surprise players this year, having a breakout season so far, many are starting to believe that playing with Russell Westbrook prevented Victor Oladipo, currently with the Indiana Pacers, from being at his best a year ago with the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, that is apparently not the case for […]

It’s hard to stay positive in Oklahoma City these days with the Thunder struggling to get their act together. However, Russell Westbrook is trying. The reigning MVP had quite a light-hearted media session as he was dancing to “The Emotions” while answering the media’s questions. Westbrook kept the positive vibes going when asked about former […]

Lofty expectations were set for the Oklahoma City Thunder after the team acquired Paul George and Carmelo Anthony in the offseason to flank reigning MVP Russell Westbrook. The plan was for this new “Big Three” to challenge the defending champion Golden State Warriors for Western Conference supremacy, but with more than one fourth of the […]

Just when you think the Oklahoma City Thunder (12-14) have managed to get something going, it just seems to come crashing down on them again. The season of frustration continued for superstar point guard Russell Westbrook and the Thunder on Monday night when they fell to the Charlotte Hornets, 116-103. Despite a game-high 30 points […]

For superstar point guard Russell Westbrook and the 2017-18 Oklahoma City Thunder, the season continues to be a rollercoaster of production with its highs and lows. However, in Monday night’s game against the visiting Charlotte Hornets, Westbrook seemed to take out a lot of his frustration on the rim as well as small forward Michael […]

Despite struggling mightily from the field, Russell Westbrook still had a big game, and managed to record a triple-double on Saturday. Finishing with 20 points, on 7-of-29 shooting, to go along with 11 rebounds and 14 assists, he led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 102-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in overtime. After making […]

Despite a satisfactory three-game win streak on their hands, the Oklahoma City Thunder reverted to their old habits of taking inefficient shots on offense, causing them a loss against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday in front of a packed arena in Mexico City. While the mid-range jumper has become less and less popular, to some […]

Throughout his NBA career, Russell Westbrook has continued to show that he is one of the fiercest competitors in the game today. He is not shy to show emotions during games, whether off a big time play he pulled off, or from his teammates. That was on full display once again on Thursday when the […]

Since Russell Westbrook came on the scene in the NBA, he’s always had an innate ability to fill up the stat sheet. There’s never been a season where the Oklahoma City Thunder star has not averaged at least 15 points, 4.9 assists and 5.3 rebounds. His numbers have increased steadily since his rookie year, according […]

Whenever Andre Roberson’s name has been brought up this season, it’s usually in reference to what he can’t do well. From hitting free throws to hitting 3-pointers, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard has been criticized through the start of the season. But it’s on nights like Tuesday when Roberson shows fans and the rest of […]

With everything that he has done for the Thunder since playing for them back in 2009, there is no doubt that Russell Westbrook is beloved in Oklahoma City community. His impact transcends beyond basketball, being admired by a lot of fans there, as he continues to help different communities as well. When he made a […]

The struggles for the Oklahoma City Thunder have come to the surprise of fans and teams around the league, who expected the coalition of All-Star talent in Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony would result in a winning formula. For one veteran player, the problem with this equation starts and ends with the coach […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had nothing short of struggled out of the gate to this season, dropping 12 out of their first 21 games. Much of this has centered around the collective play of their three All-Stars — Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony, which have seen plenty of ups and down in […]

James Harden has missed out on two MVP’s, finishing second to Stephen Curry in the 2014-15 season, and second again in the 2016-17, this time to Russell Westbrook. Could this finally be the year? Will he take home the MVP trophy this time around? So Far This Season… Harden is back better than ever, guiding the […]

To begin the 2017-18 NBA season, all the talk has been about Markelle Fultz’s shoulder and Lonzo Ball’s shooting percentages among rookie guards. However, after Donovan Mitchell’s 41-point performance against the New Orleans Pelicans, he is finally getting the attention he deserves. Through 23 appearances, Mitchell is averaging 16.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been struggling after halftime this season, but don’t tell that to Russell Westbrook. Two days after the Thunder’s 121-108 loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, Westbrook addressed reporters regarding the possibility of a lack of communication between the coaches and players during halftime. Westbrook basically balked at that notion, […]

Since the departure of Kevin Durant more than a year ago through free agency, Russell Westbrook has been stuck with the label of being a hard teammate to play alongside. His former teammate Victor Oladipo recently weighed in on this topic as he told Yaron Weitzman of Bleacher Report that he had no issues playing alongside […]

The season of underachieving rolls on when it comes to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who lost their third game in a row to fall to 8-12. On Wednesday night at Amway Center, the Thunder could not get it together when they fell 121-108 to the Orlando Magic in a game that was there for the taking. […]

The highlights for the Orlando Magic have been few and far in between coming into tonight’s showdown against the star-studded Oklahoma City Thunder. Fortunately, it did not take long for point guard Elfrid Payton to get the fans over at the Amway Center out of their seats. With the Magic still searching for their first bucket […]