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Ricky Rubio was unbothered by the comments Russell Westbrook made post-Game-3, assuring that he would “shut that s**t down” next game after he was outscored by the Utah Jazz floor general.
Westbrook has been known to have a bit of a mean streak, especially when he's one-upped by another in his position, yet Rubio isn't making much of this, already expecting the question to come after today's practice.
“He made that a big deal, of course — they lost Games 2 and 3,” said Rubio ahead of a Game 4 tilt at home with the chance to go up 3-1 in the series. “Of course, they're gonna try and come ready, not just him, I think the whole team will come back ready, be physical, and we're gonna keep doing what we're doing in the last couple of games.”
Ricky Rubio is unbothered by Russell Westbrook’s guarantee to slow him down. He says reporters are taking this matchup too personal. pic.twitter.com/cyz8H9StRZ
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) April 23, 2018
Asked if this was seen as a personal challenge from one man to another, Rubio didn't think that was the case, seeing it as just another player trying to do what it takes to get a win.
“You're taking this too personal,” said Rubio. “Of course he wants to play better. I wanna play better too. That's it.”
We all know Westbrook and so does Rubio, and yes — this will be personal.
Rubio did just as good or better than Westbrook in every area on the floor, finishing with a game-high 26 points and logging a triple-double with 11 rebounds and 10 assists, throwing in two steals and a block for good measure.
Westbrook shot a measly 5-of-17 from the floor and committed eight turnovers, proving as the Oklahoma City Thunder's ultimate downfall on Saturday.
