Russell Westbrook broke freed from his horrific run of kind on Sunday, excelling in all areas to assist the Lakers win their first recreation of the season.
Westbrook put up 18 factors, eight rebounds and eight assists as LA clinched a 121-110 win over the Denver Nuggets at residence.
With that, at the very least a few of the weight had been lifted from Westbrook’s shoulders, and it confirmed after the sport. As a substitute of sparring with reporters, Westbrook as an alternative spoke of the enjoyment that his teammates introduced him.
“I really like seeing my teammates flourish,” he stated. “I get a pleasure by seeing others do nice. My complete profession it lifts me as much as see others do effectively and tonight was that night time.”
Westbrook additionally said he would by no means let anybody outdoors of his circle influence his enjoyment of the sport.
“One factor that I by no means will let occur is individuals outdoors of my household, my those that assist me, take my pleasure,” he stated. “I at all times have enjoyable and embrace this recreation and embrace the present I’ve been given.”
The Lakers will return to the court docket in opposition to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.