The Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks played Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday afternoon. The Clippers triumphed 109-97, dominating the game. In his twenty-three minutes of action, Russell Westbrook shot 2/4 from three-point range and 5/8 from the field to finish with 13 points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
In addition, the 2017 MVP created NBA history by passing Steph Curry (912) to take the 21st spot on the all-time list of postseason assists. Maurice Cheeks (922) will be the next Westbrook player to pass after Curry.
Although Russell Westbrook is no longer a star, he is still a good role player. In 68 games, he shot 45.4% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range, averaging 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.1 steals a game, according to the NBA website.
With a 51-31 record, the Clippers are the fourth seed in the Western Conference.
In the 42 games they have played in Los Angeles, California, they have a record of 26-16.
The Clippers were defeated in five games by the Phoenix Suns in the NBA playoffs’ first round last season.
Russell Westbrook Created a Great Impact in the Game 1
Despite everything, the Clippers’ offensive lineup performed more efficiently and trounced their opponents 109-97. Point guard Russell Westbrook was another player whose play caught the public’s attention, even though James Harden’s typical impressive performance took center stage.
In his twenty-three minutes of play, Westbrook scored 13 points, four rebounds, and four assists. His defensive skills, not his offensive ones, were astounding. The athlete faced off against some of the top players in the league during his time on the floor and held them to a 33% field goal percentage and a 0% three-point percentage.
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Success requires momentum, particularly in the build-up to the postseason, and the Clippers don’t look like a club that is ready for a deep playoff run. However, Dallas is ready for a big postseason, as seen by their superior defensive rating throughout the previously stated 15 games.
