Lakers Westbrook wins pivotal victory as a backup

2022-10-31 16:57

Lakers Westbrook wins pivotal victory as a backup


The Lakers defeated the Nuggets 121-110, ending a 5 -game losing streak and winning their first win of the season. It is worth noting that Lakers star Russell Westbrook scored 18 points for the team as a substitute.

This is the first time that Westbrook has come off the bench in a game in which the three have played together since James, Westbrook and Davis played together. In the event that the three teamed up, everyone was not disappointed, and they played their best and finally won the victory that belonged to them. Although trailing by 10 points in the first quarter, he successfully counterattacked under the leadership of the substitute Westbrook. He played a total of 31 minutes, 6 of 12 shots , 2 of 4 three-pointers , 18 points , 8 rebounds and 8 assists, with a plus-minus value of 18 , becoming a game-high. The record of 8 assists also refreshed his personal season assist record.

In an interview after the game, Westbrook also said that he was honored for the hard work and success of the team players. In addition, he also said that he felt extremely gratified and honored to be able to fight side by side with the players. The next game of the Lakers will be against the top-ranked Pelicans, let us look forward to the next outstanding performance of the Lakers!