Russell Westbrook did not disappoint Bill Simmons.

Before the All-Star Game began, he almost slapped the entire league in the face.

On February 8, facing the Los Angeles Clippers, the current loss to the Western Conference powerhouse, the Oklahoma City Thunder did something unexpected again.

Although the Clippers are absent from Griffin and J.J. Redick, the Thunder are not in the complete lineup. Therefore, no one is optimistic about the Thunder before the game.

Russell Westbrook beat Paul to a loss, and the league's first point guard was disgraced in Oklahoma.

Paul's performance was actually very good, with assists, making 7 of 13 shots in the game, with a shooting percentage of 53.8%.

Logically speaking, when Paul plays this kind of data, it is almost impossible for the Clippers to lose.

But the Clippers not only lost in Oklahoma, but also lost very badly.

The Thunder completely wiped out the Clippers and showed no mercy at all.

Westbrook is like a divine help today. He has a low shooting percentage on weekdays, but he scored a 66.7% shooting percentage in this game!

The "Turtle" did not make three-pointers today, and made three shots outside the three-point line.

He honestly used his strong breakthrough to attack the Clippers' penalty area again and again, and scored the ball in strong confrontations many times.

In the third quarter, the Thunder even wiped out the Clippers 16 points!

If the Thunder defeated the Pelicans in the last game was just an appetizing dessert, then defeating the Clippers today is undoubtedly a big meal for the fans of Oxford City.

Westbrook scored 35 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists in the whole game. Although it was not as amazing as the 45 points in the previous game, this performance cannot be said to be not outstanding enough.

In the second consecutive game, Westbrook saved the Thunder with his explosive performance.

Bill Simmons wrote an article after the game to praise Westbrook's excellent performance, calling him, "a superstar who has finally matured."

It takes a lot of courage to directly apply the word "superstar" to Westbrook.

Westbrook is indeed one of the best defenders in the league, but neither the hard honor nor the team leader can reach the level of a superstar.

If you want to pick a league's most controversial star, Westbrook is definitely one of them.

Generally speaking, Bill Simmons will not catch a cold with such a player.

But in order to push Westbrook up, Simmons will not be stingy with his praise.

Westbrook's subsequent performance at the press conference made Bill Simmons extremely happy.

"I just want to win, and Kevin and I agreed to wait for him to come back in the finals. So, I'm fearless now."

When a player, especially a capable player, really wants to win, the power he bursts out is unpredictable.

Harden played so well in January, but it was not because he simply wanted to win, but because he wanted to win the best of the month.

Therefore, his team's record is average and his data does not surpass Link.

But Westbrook is different. At least now, his obsession with winning is greater than Harden.

Westbrook fulfilled his promise to Durant, and in the 5 games before the All-Star Game, he led the team to win 4 of them!

In addition to the Pelicans and the Clippers, the Thunder also won the Magic and Nuggets one after another. Moreover, in five games, Westbrook scored 40 in two games, and the momentum was even stronger than Harden last month.

Due to the All-Star Game, it was already the end of February when the regular season started again.

It can be said that Westbrook has played almost half of the games in February.

So far, Westbrook averaged .1 assists and 8.3 rebounds per game in February! This terrible data is close to Link's average triple-double average in November!

Moreover, the Thunder's record is not bad. With a quasi-triple double-double data and excellent record, if the Thunder and Westbrook can maintain it in the last few games in February, he will definitely be the best in the month!

Because Link has played in February so far, he averaged only 25.5 points, 7.4 assists and 7.1 rebounds per game.

Like last month, Link's data is excellent, but it is not surprising.

Especially, it is still in comparison with Westbrook.

Under the hype of Bill Simmons, Westbrook's call for the player of the month is getting higher and higher.

So much so that a game that had not paid much attention to before the All-Star Game has become popular now.

Before the All-Star Game, the current momentum Thunder will meet the league's top ruler Memphis Grizzlies!

Westbrook, who is averaging nearly a game, is going to win the best of all the months of this season, against Link.

Last month, Link failed to face off against Harden, the best rival of the month. But in February, fans will not miss such a wonderful performance again.

The game between the two teams will start at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on February 11. Although the game has not been temporarily changed to a national live broadcast, the ticket prices on the spot have been hyped up to sky-high prices.

According to local media in Oklahoma City, the average price of this game is more than twice the usual one.

In an interview, Westbrook also bluntly expressed his desire to defeat the Grizzlies.

"I know that we were blocked by the Memphis more than once. But this year, such things are absolutely not allowed to happen. I promised Kevin, and I said I would wait for him in the finals. Since that's the case, I have to lead the team to kill the Grizzlies first. I know that the Grizzlies will definitely enter the Western Conference Finals, and the whole West has no choice but to do anything to them except us."

Westbrook has always spoken bluntly. He is not targeting anyone, but really wants to prove himself.

The speech of "The Turtle" undoubtedly aroused great comfort among the fans of the Ox City. If you want to say that fans in which city in the league hate the Grizzlies the most, you may not be able to count it with one hand.

But Oklahoma City is certainly one of them.

Durant and Link were mortal enemies, and the Thunder were once blocked by the Grizzlies from the Finals. Although the history of both teams is very short, this does not hinder them from having deep grudges.

"I believe Russell, he will definitely make Link look good."

"Westbrook is a real man, and I know the Thunder are in a difficult time now. However, no one will doubt Westbrook now, and he will definitely lead the team out of the difficulties."

"Link said he wants to finish the best of the month for the whole season? Let's ask Westbrook if he agrees!"

Oklahoma City is full of confidence, because Westbrook is indeed invincible in this little half month.

And what about Link? When facing the reporter's interview, Link did not continue to look confident, nor did he sarcastically mock Westbrook and Thunder.

This is not because Link has become less confident when facing Westbrook, who is averaging triple-double, but because the Grizzlies are really in trouble.
Chapter completed!