Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook commented on his feelings about beating his former teams. The Kings have achieved two consecutive wins against top Western Conference teams, defeating the Houston Rockets by 13 points and the Los Angeles Lakers by 12.
Westbrook shines against his former team
In a significant performance against his former team, Russell Westbrook scored 22 points, with five rebounds and seven assists, shooting efficiently from the field and three-point range (8-16 FG, 4-8 3PT). Despite being seen as a scapegoat during his Lakers tenure and nearing retirement, Westbrook continues to be a crucial player for the Kings. He highlighted the team's strong offensive execution, generating open looks through ball movement and pushing in transition. The Kings' defense also stepped up when needed, playing cohesively for the entire game and winning or tying all four quarters. The team achieved its best three-point shooting performance of the season (65%), with Malik Monk contributing significantly with 26 points and eight assists on 7-9 shooting from deep. Westbrook praised Monk's consistent ability to produce, whether by scoring or facilitating. DeMar DeRozan led the team with 32 points on 14-19 shooting. The article suggests that the players, especially those from the Los Angeles area and former Lakers, had extra motivation to win against the Lakers. The Kings are now set to face the New York Knicks next in Sacramento.
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