Russell Westbrook struggling in series vs. Lakers: Right now, I’m just running around
Rockets’ Russell Westbrook struggles to find comfort zone in loss to Lakers
Russell Westbrook os struggling in the series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The former NBA scored only 10 points with 4 for 15 from the field in loss in Game 2.
Per ESPN, "Right now, I’m just running around," Westbrook said after the Rockets’ 117-109 loss that evened the series. "I’ve got to look at film and figure out how to be effective."
The Rockets were outscored by 14 points in Westbrook’s 33 minutes on Sunday, when he was the only Houston starter with a negative plus-minus.
"He’s still working his way back," Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni said. "He’ll play with a great intensity. He’ll always be aggressive. He needs to be aggressive. That’s why he’s Russell Westbrook, and that’s fine. He’ll work it out.
"We’re not going to win anything without Russell. That’s not even a question or whatever. He’s going to work through it. He’s fine. He’s more upset than anybody. Hey, he’s a great, great player. He’ll be fine. Not worried about him."
Fonte: ESPN.