Russell Westbrook Leads Wizards To A Close Win Against The Nets

 The Wizards-Nets game, a show of determination, skill, and sheer force of will silenced Westbrook's haters as he hustled and bustled to help his team to a win against the Durant-led Nets.

After losing 4 straight games after their win against the Suns on January 12, the Wizards, led by Russell Westbrook, overcame the Nets big three to a 149-146 win. Westbrook scored 41 points, 10 boards, and 8 assists, procuring a double-double along with the dagger three that put them in the lead with 6 seconds left on the clock. With his efforts, the CapitalOne performance of the night was delivered to Russell Westbrook to cap off the celebrations. Additionally, the Wizards' Bradley Beal showed up, scoring 37 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists of his own. The dynamic duo of Washington balled up and showed grit when the time called for it. 

The Wizards, ranked last in the Eastern conference, have had a rocky start with a record of 4 wins and 12 losses. Although the season may be long, they seem to be in an uphill battle as they pursue a spot for the playoffs. 

This win was a much-needed confidence booster, especially for Russell Westbrook. The 32-year-old star guard has received multiple backlashes once again from non-believers. But in his 12th season, he has been averaging a near triple-double with 20.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 9.5 assists. Hopefully, this is only the beginning for the avant-garde wizards team, especially with looming trade rumors for Bradley Beal. 

Kevin Durant, one-third of the Net's big three, scored 37 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists were valiant but futile as Westbrook went on a tear, noted earlier. Moreover, Nets' Joe Harris, shooting 61.5% from three this game, had a career high in points scoring 30 points along with 5 assists.

The Wizards are now on a 2-0 record against the Nets this 2021 season.