18 points + a wonderful pass! The cool version of Westbrook becomes a weapon to win the championship: The Lakers and Clippers are not good at using him

Back to where the dream began, Westbrook scored 18 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, and made a great pass from Gordon to the final moment, and he once again became the Nuggets' winning hero. Westbrook, who only gets a basic salary contract, is now one of the representatives of the high quality and low price of the playoffs.

Westbrook played in 7 playoffs, 6 of which scored in double digits. In another game, he withdrew early after only 9 minutes due to injury. His condition is very stable. In the playoffs this season, Westbrook averaged 14.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game, shooting percentage of 45.0%, three-point shooting percentage of 38.9%, and free throw shooting percentage of 68.2%.

Westbrook ranked fourth in the team. Jokic averaged 26.3 points per game and ranked first in the team, Murray scored 22.6 points, Gordon scored 3rd in 19.3 points, and then Westbrook. Westbrook provided enough fire support for the team when Michael Porter Jr. was plagued by injuries and was in poor condition. He is also the most important firepower point on the Nuggets bench.

Westbrook is also one of the best substitutes in the playoffs this season. Jerome of the Cavaliers averaged 17.2 points per game and ranked first in the playoff substitute scoring list (at least 2 substitutes), and Westbrook ranked second. Behind Westbrook are excellent substitutes such as Portis, Malik Beasley, DeAndre Hunter, Schroeder, Naz Reed, Prichard and others.

In this game, Westbrook was full of energy again. He fired all the way in the third quarter, made 4 of 5, including 1 of 2 three-pointers, 1 of 1 free throw, scored 10 points, 1 rebound and 1 block, helping the Nuggets bite the score. Westbrook only scored 1 point in the final quarter, but he gave two three-pointers assists, one in the beginning of the final quarter assisting Watson to score a three-pointer. Another time was a wonderful pass from Aaron Gordon to score a three-pointer in the last moment.

Westrow, who was once criticized for being prone to being hot-headed at critical moments, seemed extremely calm in this game. He made the most correct choice, and from the beginning of defence to offense, Westbrook instigated a perfect finale in just a few seconds.

Homegren missed the second free throw. Westbrook, who was originally going to grab the rebound, saw Braun grab the rebound in front of him, immediately made a fast break, and at the same time turned his head to look at Braun to catch the ball.

Braun passed the ball in time and Westbrook dribbled into the frontcourt. Thunder guard Jaylen Williams came over to chase him, while Thunder inside player Homgren was already heading down the basket. If Westbrook hit the basket, he will face double-teams from Homegren and Javier, and it will be difficult to get a vacant move.

At this time, Aaron Gordon had no defense outside the 45-degree three-point line on the left, and Westbrook passed the ball. Gordon made a steadily three-pointer. Westbrook showed his extremely calm side again, and he did not celebrate at all because the Thunder had 2.8 seconds left. Westbrook immediately participated in the next round of defense. Under his interference, Jaylen Williams made a hasty three-pointer in the backcourt.

Former NBA player Eddie Johnson praised Westbrook on Twitter: "Jokic's teammates, those who have been questioned throughout the season, have been helping the team win games through key performances. Oh, by the way, who passed the ball to Gordon? Yes, it was the main criticized person - Westbrook! Booth said: 'Look.'" Another former NBA player Perkins said: "Gorden scored the final shot again, and this goal was Thanks to Westbrook's wonderful pass."

, Gordon, who completed the final victory, said after the game: "Westbrook made the right offensive choice and passed the ball to me in the open position. He has been like this many times. I saw that it was blocked. Three-pointers are the best opportunity we have."

In the overtime game lost to the Timberwolves in early April of the regular season, Westbrook missed a layup at the last moment, and then made a foul on Walker, which led to the Nuggets being beaten by a free throw, which once again caused Westbrook to be criticized and criticized. But in fact, as a base-paying substitute, Westbrook's overall performance in the regular season is remarkable. In the playoffs, he became one of the best substitutes. Westbrook, 36, has fewer chances to win the championship, and he is cherishing every game. If the Nuggets want to win the championship, they still need Westbrook to provide stable fire support. Will the two Los Angeles who have been eliminated regret it? Neither team used Westbrook well at the beginning.