Tag: Russell Westbrook

Clippers Rally Past Suns, Secure No. 5 Seed in West

PHOENIX—Norman Powell scored 29 points, Russell Westbrook had 25 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to secure the No. 5 seed in the NBA’s Western Conference playoff bracket by beating the Phoenix Suns 119–114 on Sunday, April 9. The teams will meet again in the first round of the playoffs. The Suns are the No….


Westbrook Has Season-High 36 Points, Clippers Beat Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Russell Westbrook had a season-high 36 points, Robert Covington also had a season best with 27 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 141–132 on Wednesday night, March 29, to open a two-game set. The teams—both short-handed Wednesday—will meet again Friday night in Memphis. Westbrook made five 3-pointers without a miss…


Clippers to Sign Russell Westbrook After Jazz Buyout

Russell Westbrook is changing teams for the second time this month, but he can keep his Los Angeles address after agreeing to a contract with the Clippers. Westbrook, traded to the Utah Jazz from the Los Angeles Lakers at the deadline, had over $13 million remaining on his deal. A buyout agreement with the Jazz…


Irving, Durant Trades Bolster West Teams Before NBA Deadline—Russell Return to Lakers

First it was Kyrie Irving to Dallas. Then came Kevin Durant to Phoenix. The breakup in Brooklyn is rebuilding some contenders in the West. Trade deadline day in the NBA arrived Thursday with news of a blockbuster. The Nets had agreed overnight to deal Durant to the Suns for a package that included Mikal Bridges,…


Russell Westbrook Cracks All-Time Top 10 in Assists

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook owns one of the 10 best assist totals in NBA history after passing Hall of Famer Gary Payton on Monday. Westbrook dished out 10 assists in the Lakers’ 121–104 loss to the Brooklyn Nets in New York, giving him 8,972 for his career. He surpassed Payton’s total of 8,966…


LeBron James Scores 33 to Lead Lakers Past Pistons

LeBron James recorded 33 points and nine assists to help the Los Angeles Lakers notch a 110–106 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Russell Westbrook had 25 points and nine assists and Anthony Davis contributed 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Lakers won for just the third time in the past…


LeBron Returns to Carry Lakers Over Pacers in Overtime

LeBron James scored a season-high 39 points to lead the Lakers to a come-from-behind overtime victory, 124–116, at the Indianapolis Pacers. James had just missed Tuesday night’s loss to the Knicks while serving a one-game suspension for striking Detroit Pistons Isaiah Stewart in the face. “I was excited about being in the lineup,” James said….


Knicks Beat Lakers 106–100 With LeBron Suspended

A competitive game seemed unlikely after the L.A. Lakers spotted the N.Y. Knicks 10 points to begin the game, leading to a 25 point deficit midway through the second quarter, at Madison Square Gardens in Manhattan on Tuesday night. LeBron James was serving a one-game suspension for striking Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart in the face in…


Davis, Anthony Lead Lakers in OT to Defeat Hornets 126-123

LOS ANGELES—Even on a Los Angeles Lakers squad teaming with established veterans, Anthony Davis has had to take on more of a leadership role with LeBron James sidelined. On Monday night, Davis showed his mettle and then some despite dealing with some ailments of his own. The All-Star forward had 32 points and 12 rebounds…


Davis, Anthony Lead Lakers in Overtime to Defeat Hornets 126–123

LOS ANGELES—Even on a Los Angeles Lakers squad teaming with established veterans, Anthony Davis has had to take on more of a leadership role with LeBron James sidelined. On Monday night, Davis showed his mettle and then some despite dealing with some ailments of his own. The All-Star forward had 32 points and 12 rebounds…