NBA Fans Can’t Believe Russell Westbrook’s Defense After Incredible Block On Kevin Durant: “He’s Really Out For Blood”

Russell Westbrook is making a defensive impact in the Suns vs. Clippers series, as evidenced by this incredible block on Kevin Durant.

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Russell Westbrook is trying to destroy all the negative narratives about him as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers and making an impact in their first-round series. 

Westbrook was praised for his incredible defensive performance to clinch a Game 1 win on the Suns’ home court. He had multiple blocks that game, including one on Kevin Durant. He repeated that on KD in Game 2 and fans are going crazy.

Some fans blamed the Lakers for everything that went wrong with Russ in the last 2 seasons.

Westbrook’s success is making fans happy.

Some fans maintained that Westbrook is still ‘that dude.’

A fan pointed out that these may just be Westbrook revenge games.

Westbrook’s solid defensive plays in clutch games as a Clipper is slowly becoming the norm and no longer a surprise.

Russ is receiving more and more love as a playoff defender.

The game is yet to reach halftime, and the Clippers have a double-digit lead over the Suns. A Game 2 loss at home may be deadly for the Suns’ chances of advancing in this series, so they have to find a way to make a comeback and go back to Los Angeles with the series tied.


Will Russell Westbrook Be Consistent?

In Game 1, Russ had a horrible offensive showing by shooting just 3/19 from the floor. His 10 points in Game 2 already means he’s scored more than he did in Game 1. Even if his shot isn’t falling regularly, Westbrook can continue using his hustle and grit to continue impacting the game in positive ways. 

Even though the Lakers traded him away, Darvin Ham always mentioned the potential Russ had as a defender, something he’s proving to the world now. He averaged 15.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 7.6 assists in 21 games for the Clippers since joining them off the buyout market.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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