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Russell Westbrook blames self for getting ejected after scuffle with Rajon Rondo: 'I've got to be better'

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook allowed his emotions to get the best of him during Friday’s 116-100 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Westbrook was ejected from the contest after earning two technical fouls as a result of Rajon Rondo.

While Westbrook and Rondo were going back and forth all game, Westbrook blamed himself for getting ejected, saying he can’t allow himself to “stoop down to anybody’s level.”

Russell Westbrook on what was going on with him and Rajon Rondo tonight: “Honestly, it’s more on me.