The hustle during the loose ball is what we need from him.
davensdad
Terrible free throws but darn he played well otherwise. Flawless almost.
alexor_1
thay played against middleton was huge
mightyrj
That dive to get the 50/50 ball that ended up going to Bron will not show up in the box score whatsoever but that was what won the game.
slimreaperd
The dive was crucial
JesusDaBeast
Best Russ performance of the year so far IMO
kevinccce
what a dive late in the game. But the FT though. 😆
kai_123
That dive for the ball was his most important play of the season fr
VeryBoredGaming
He had 0 turnovers. Most impressive statline since being a Laker!
CabbageStockExchange
Him counting Giannis FT was funny as hell
jl1101
If Jrue had made that, this post would have turned the other way round lol
incredibleamadeuscho
HUSTLE WESTBROOK
cousin_brian
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BrokeHorcrux
That’s why I think of he’s traded inevitably, we need his replacement. We didn’t lose leads even then LeBron sat, just because he played just as good as a playmaker. He’s too important, even if it doesn’t seem.
mrpostman104
Last minute or so encapsulates the Westbrook experience. So much heart and hustle to get that loose ball and then the pain of missing both free throws to ice the game lmao. But he still had a great game!
The1AndOnlyJZ
The hustle play at the end won us the game
Jeanlucpfrog
He was tremendous. Absolutely ace
Consistent_Owl4593
That dive for the ball won us the game the guy played his ass off this game
LakersAndRams
Russell with the hustle
kiboyski
That dive on the floor was the key! It led to Lebron steal and AD dunk to put them up 5 for good
Dribblewithjacob
Wish he would’ve sunken one of those final free throws to put a bow on top of a great game. What amazing energy and assists. His hustle has never been the issue
niknokseyer
0 turnovers! Play of the game dive!
Teflon415
He plays his heart out every night. It’s what he’s done his entire career. That’s why so many players have respect for him.
louisseakay
I love this team. It is special
gankedbyumma
the 0 turnovers were absolutely crucial
OmarBradley1940
That hustle dive for the ball was amazing. Props to him today for that one 💪
datboicrazy24
WINNING basketball tonight from Russ. Wow that hustle for the loose ball was simply amazing.
I think this is the first game where I saw more or less what I thought the best these three could do in one night
Ivencl
Credit where credit is due, he played amazing, dishing great dimes all game
OkFalcon7673
Inspirational
normlrae
that hustle play just saved him from being traded
ZookeepergameOk3001
Closed out with the squad- we need this shit on replay now
PettyLakersFan
RUSSELL BESTBROOK
_Mahomeboy15
Fair fucking play. He’s proved me and many others wrong. Don’t want to see him get traded tbvh now
ChillEggs
For all his warts, I will never question WB’s effort. For better or worse, Russ always plays hard. And I respect that.
That dive for the loose ball gave me Worthy vs the Celtics ’87 Finals vibe,
Optimal-Priority-562
i’m a bucks fan here. i also do like the lakers and want to see them succeed. the lakers look so TOUGH now it’s actually crazy. great duel between giannis and AD. middleton also was back and still getting into his rhythm of becoming better than mj. but still it was a great game and the lakers played incredible. i pray for a bucks lakers final
imironman2018
I didn’t even care he missed the two free throws. He won me over when he dove for that loose ball and gave the turnover to LeBron. It was a key moment that changed the momentum. Go Russ redemption tour.
imironman2018
The funniest thing is that the most important play Russ made won’t even show up on his stat line. That dive was amazing.
BridgesOnB1kes
Too bad playing your heart out only matters if you shoot well and aren’t washed.
909westcoast
Man it feels good to watch some great laker basketball!
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The hustle during the loose ball is what we need from him.
Terrible free throws but darn he played well otherwise. Flawless almost.
thay played against middleton was huge
That dive to get the 50/50 ball that ended up going to Bron will not show up in the box score whatsoever but that was what won the game.
The dive was crucial
Best Russ performance of the year so far IMO
what a dive late in the game. But the FT though. 😆
That dive for the ball was his most important play of the season fr
He had 0 turnovers. Most impressive statline since being a Laker!
Him counting Giannis FT was funny as hell
If Jrue had made that, this post would have turned the other way round lol
HUSTLE WESTBROOK
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That’s why I think of he’s traded inevitably, we need his replacement. We didn’t lose leads even then LeBron sat, just because he played just as good as a playmaker. He’s too important, even if it doesn’t seem.
Last minute or so encapsulates the Westbrook experience. So much heart and hustle to get that loose ball and then the pain of missing both free throws to ice the game lmao. But he still had a great game!
The hustle play at the end won us the game
He was tremendous. Absolutely ace
That dive for the ball won us the game the guy played his ass off this game
Russell with the hustle
That dive on the floor was the key! It led to Lebron steal and AD dunk to put them up 5 for good
Wish he would’ve sunken one of those final free throws to put a bow on top of a great game. What amazing energy and assists. His hustle has never been the issue
0 turnovers! Play of the game dive!
He plays his heart out every night. It’s what he’s done his entire career. That’s why so many players have respect for him.
I love this team. It is special
the 0 turnovers were absolutely crucial
That hustle dive for the ball was amazing. Props to him today for that one 💪
WINNING basketball tonight from Russ. Wow that hustle for the loose ball was simply amazing.
https://gfycat.com/leadingwideeyedkagu
I think this is the first game where I saw more or less what I thought the best these three could do in one night
Credit where credit is due, he played amazing, dishing great dimes all game
Inspirational
that hustle play just saved him from being traded
Closed out with the squad- we need this shit on replay now
RUSSELL BESTBROOK
Fair fucking play. He’s proved me and many others wrong. Don’t want to see him get traded tbvh now
For all his warts, I will never question WB’s effort. For better or worse, Russ always plays hard. And I respect that.
That dive for the loose ball gave me Worthy vs the Celtics ’87 Finals vibe,
i’m a bucks fan here. i also do like the lakers and want to see them succeed. the lakers look so TOUGH now it’s actually crazy. great duel between giannis and AD. middleton also was back and still getting into his rhythm of becoming better than mj. but still it was a great game and the lakers played incredible. i pray for a bucks lakers final
I didn’t even care he missed the two free throws. He won me over when he dove for that loose ball and gave the turnover to LeBron. It was a key moment that changed the momentum. Go Russ redemption tour.
The funniest thing is that the most important play Russ made won’t even show up on his stat line. That dive was amazing.
Too bad playing your heart out only matters if you shoot well and aren’t washed.
Man it feels good to watch some great laker basketball!