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LA Clippers fans are going nuts after Russell Westbrook went off in the first half of Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. He ended the first half with 17 points, which is already more than his input in Game 1.
Westbrook was in foul trouble in the first quarter, picking up two quick fouls. However, the former MVP turned it up in the second quarter with 11 of his 17 points. Fans were happy to see Westbrook shoot the ball well following his absymal performance in Game 1.
One fan even took a shot at the LA Lakers fans who have blamed Westbrook for his failed stint there:
"But Lakers fans told me he was the problem."
Here are what other fans are saying about Westbrook's performance:
Despite Clippers fans celebrating Westbrook's huge first half, there were some fans who still took some shots at him. Here's one Lakers fan countering the argument that Westbrook was the problem with their team:
Here are other comments against Westbrook on Twitter:
LA Lakers playing well since Russell Westbrook trade
Russell Westbrook had an awful time with the LA Lakers and was not a great fit with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The Lakers finally traded Westbrook in a three-team deal with the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves before this season's deadline.
The Lakers sent Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Damian Jones and the 2027 first-round pick to the Jazz. They received D'Angelo Russell from the Timberwolves, and Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt from the Jazz.
Minnesota acquired Mike Conley, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and two second-round picks from the Jazz, as well as a Lakers second-round pick. It was one of the biggest deals this season that proved to be an amazing one for the Lakers.
The Lakers were 18-8 in the regular season since trading Westbrook. They have been the best team in the West in that span. It was one of the reasons why they qualified for the playoffs.
Russell Westbrook's time with LA Clippers
Russell Westbrook negotiated a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz to become a free agent. He eventually signed with the LA Clippers for the rest of the season. He made his debut on Feb. 22 in an overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings.
Westbrook had 17 points, five rebounds and 14 assists on his Clippers debut. He played 21 games for them in the regular season. He averaged 15.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.1 steals with his new team, shooting 48.9% from the field and 35.6% from beyond the arc.
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