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Russell Westbrook disagrees with benching, remains undeterred about helping Los Angles Lakers win in long run

Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook told ESPN that he didn't agree with his fourth quarter benching in Wednesday's loss to the Indiana Pacers, but remains undeterred about how to "figure s--- out and do what's best for our team to win in the long run."

Asked if he was surprised that coach Frank Vogel substituted him out of the final four minutes of LA's fourth loss in five games, Westbrook told ESPN: "Surprised, yes. I was disappointed I didn't go back in, but I'm more disappointed that we lost the damn game.