Perform better than all the Clippers bench players! Westbrook is also a key factor in the Nuggets ability to advance to the second round

In a previous NBA playoff game, the Denver Nuggets, who returned to their home court, defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101. After this game, the Nuggets, who won the life-and-death battle in the tiebreak, successfully advanced to the Western Conference semi-finals. They will compete with the Oklahoma City Thunder for a spot in the Western Conference Finals; while the Clippers lost their chains again in such a life-and-death battle, and fell in the first round of the playoffs again.

In this game, the Nuggets' substitute backcourt player Russell Westbrook still performed very well. Westbrook played 27 minutes and 21 seconds in the game, made 5 of 9 shots, 2 of 4 from outside the three-point line, and 4 of 6 free throws, and scored comprehensive data of 16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. There were 2 turnovers and 4 fouls, with a plus-negative value of +6. Westbrook also showed comprehensive scoring ability on the offensive end. Not only did he have good offensive ability and breakthrough ability to hold the ball, but his stability in outside shooting is far beyond everyone's expectations. Westbrook still maintains a high level in passing and organizing offense, and his performance on the defensive end is phenomenal. He also showed extremely high defensive enthusiasm and excellent defensive attitude, and he also played an excellent role on the defensive end. Westbrook's outstanding performance also helped the team's second team stabilize the situation, which also made a huge contribution to the team's victory.

In the NBA regular season this season, Westbrook made a total of 75 appearances in 82 games, averaging 27.9 minutes per game, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.5 blocks, and 3.2 turnovers and 2.5 fouls. His shooting percentage was 44.9%, three-point shooting percentage was 32.3%, and free throw shooting percentage was 66.1%. In the playoffs, Westbrook made a total of 5 appearances in the first seven games. His average playing time reached 25.7 minutes, with an average of 13.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals, 2 turnovers and 2.5 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 43.3%, a three-point shooting percentage of 41.9%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 70.6%.

Westbrook's performance throughout the playoffs was actually quite stable. His offensive efficiency was able to maintain a good level, his three-point shooting percentage was very reliable, his ability in passing and organization was also good. He was a very excellent outside defender on the defensive end. It is no exaggeration to say that Westbrook's performance in this round of the series is beyond the vast majority of the Clippers' players. Or it can be said that if there was a Westbrook on the Clippers' bench, the situation in the entire series could change dramatically. Westbrook also proved one thing with his own practical actions that it was definitely a wrong decision for the Clippers to give up him.