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
We’ve never been able to afford it 🥺💙
As a son to be doing this for my dad & family. A memory I’ll never forget, an it wouldn’t be possible without the support of my community.
So grateful. Look at his face xx
Draymond Green says fans called Russell Westbrook “Westbrick” for ten years then loved him the day he quit, and Westbrook heard every word
“Basketball fans, y’all suck. Basketball fans suck. And by the way, I am a basketball fan, so you can throw me in that category too. But basketball fans suck.”
“Because for the last 8 to 10 years, all this guy has heard is how bad he sucks, how he don’t shoot it well, how he stat pads, and how he messes up teams.”
“Make no mistake about it. “Westbrick,” and all the things y’all said about him. And the moment he steps aside, ‘oh man, y’all did Russ wrong. Can’t tell me he couldn’t be on a team. Wow, how he played the game. Gonna miss him.’ All these great, beautiful things.”
“Why we can’t feel that when you gone? It’s like when somebody die. Everybody’s like, ‘oh man, best dude ever, best woman ever, would take the shirt off their back.’ Everybody got all these great things to say. But when that person was living, you don’t show that love.”
“Why is it that Russell Westbrook has to announce his retirement, unexpectedly, to finally see the love that he deserves? Why is that?”
Russell Westbrook chose OKC when he had every right to leave.
-KD gave up on him in OKC.
-Harden gave up on him in Houston.
-Russ took the Wizards to the playoffs.
-LeBron scapegoated him with the Lakers.
-Kawhi and PG couldn’t stay healthy for him with the Clippers.
-The Nuggets chose Jalen Pickett over him, even though 36yo Russ averaged 16/8/8 with a 22-14 record as a starter in Denver.
The most important thing to understand about Russell Westbrook, that only OKC fans give him credit for, is that the only thing Russ cared about on the basketball court was WINNING.
I’ll say it one last time for the IDIOTS in the back…
Russell Westbrook’s OKC team record in games that he recorded a triple-double was 138-34. THAT’S OVER 80%!
The triple-doubles translated to wins.
Russell Westbrook will be remembered for his loyalty, his competitiveness…and yes, as a winner…even though everyone else around him gave up on him.
And yes, Russell Westbrook is a Top 5 PG of All-Time.
TODAY, they should start building the statue in front of the Continental Coliseum…
because Russell Westbrook built basketball in OKC.
They didn’t value Russ. They didn’t appreciate Russ. They didn’t respect Russ.
I’ll say what Russ didn’t say in his retirement video.
WHY NOT?
OKC WILL LOVE RUSSELL WESTBROOK FOREVER!
Kendrick Perkins says that Russell Westbrook should have his jersey retired AND receive a statue in Oklahoma 🎖️
"Not only should he have his jersey retired in Oklahoma City, but he should have a statue out there as well. Because after SGA, Russ, in my eyes, is the 2nd-greatest Thunder of all time."
(via ESPN)