Yet again, things aren’t going well for Russell Westbrook in the playoffs. After struggling against James Harden and Donovan Mitchell in consecutive first-round series, it’s Damian Lillard doing the damage this year.
The Ringer’s Jonathan Tjarks believes that the Thunder front office needs to put players around Westbrook that better fit his play style:
Westbrook needs a supporting cast that can space the floor for him on offense and cover for him on defense. He has never had that in the three seasons since Durant’s departure.