MVP Russell Westbrook scores 15 consecutive clutch time points against the Boston Celtics to put them away, finishes with 45 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists
The Boston Celtics used the Hack-A-Roberson on Andre Roberson who missed 4 consecutive free throws on two consecutive possessions.
Westbrook: 45 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists (4 TOV), 1 Steal, 70.2% TS - 13/25 FG (52.0%), 5/7 from 3 (71.4%) 14/16 FT (87.5%), and 20 points in the fourth quarter, leading to a 117-112 win.
Wesbtrook also had a +/- of +10 in 34:50 minutes played.
It was when the player was allowed to leave the key area after a free throw, which was part of Westbrook's routine that was ruined since they changed the rule.
Westbrook would sometimes hit/miss a free throw, go all the way to the halfcourt or 3-point line, at times, and then shoot the next one.
The rookie Domantas Sabonis had a career-high 20 Points on 8/11 FG (72.7%), 4/6 from 3 (66.7%), 1 Rebound, 1 Assist, 1 Steal, 1 turnover.
Isaiah Thomas led the Celtics at the other end, with 34-2-10-1 (5 TOV) at the other end, on 12/22 FG, 2/8 from 3, 8/9 FT.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics
December 23, 2016
I also posted it on YouTube:
https://t.co/ayqom27ONp
The time Drake told Russell Westbrook that they “not winning this game” on the sideline down 3pts with 5secs on the clock
Russ went to work & hit the clutch 3pt shot to force OT in Toronto 🤫
Rule #1: Don’t fuel a DAWG.
Legend.