Russell Westbrook’s Brutal Message To Clippers After Nuggets Win
Russell Westbrook's Brutal Message To Clippers After Nuggets Win
Russell Westbrook emerged as a decisive factor in the Denver Nuggets’ commanding 120-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 7. His electrifying performance included a memorable steal from Ivica Zubac that led to a thunderous dunk, extending the Nuggets’ lead to 31 points in the closing minutes.
The moment became even more iconic when Westbrook hung on the rim for nearly five seconds, earning a technical foul that he later described as possibly the happiest of his career.
The win carried extra significance for Westbrook, who had been traded by the Clippers earlier in the season. His pointed comment in the locker room after the game—”Picked the wrong person, didn’t they?”—revealed his satisfaction in proving his former team wrong. This statement reflected not just competitive fire but genuine vindication after the Clippers had chosen to move on from the veteran point guard in favor of Kris Dunn, a decision that now appears questionable given Westbrook’s playoff impact with Denver.
Russell Westbrook Had The Last Laugh
In the decisive Game 7 against the Los Angeles Clippers, Russell Westbrook delivered a performance that silenced his critics. The veteran guard, who was traded by the Clippers to the Denver Nuggets before the season, contributed 16 points to help secure a dominant victory for his new team.
Westbrook’s postgame comments revealed the sweet satisfaction of proving his former team wrong. When asked about his three-point shooting during the series, he responded with characteristic confidence:
“They believed that was the best bet for taking me out of the series,” Westbrook remarked during his postgame press conference.
Upon learning from a reporter that he had shot 43% from beyond the arc, Westbrook couldn’t help but add: “Damn, that’s solid. I guess it didn’t work out so well for them.”
The official statistics show Westbrook connected on 13 of 31 three-point attempts throughout the series, good for 41.9% – significantly higher than the Clippers had anticipated when crafting their defensive strategy.
Westbrook’s Playoff Performance vs. Clippers:
| Stat | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Points per game | 16.0 |
| 3PT% | 41.9% |
| 3PT made/attempted | 13/31 |
This playoff redemption holds special meaning for Westbrook, who has experienced several team changes in recent years. The Clippers’ decision to trade him for Kris Dunn last offseason clearly provided additional motivation.
The victory sets up an intriguing next round for Westbrook as the Nuggets advance to face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder – the franchise where he began his NBA journey and established himself as one of the league’s most dynamic players.
After becoming the first player since Oscar Robertson in 1962 to average a triple-double for an entire season during his Thunder tenure, Westbrook now finds himself attempting to eliminate the team that drafted him with the 4th overall pick in 2008.
His performance against the Clippers demonstrates that even at this stage of his career, Westbrook remains capable of making significant playoff contributions while proving doubters wrong.
A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
