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The Los Angeles Clippers were able to put away the Lakers on Wednesday night, beating their long-time rivals with a strong 125-118 showing.
The game between these two teams was getting a lot of attention because of its impact on the Western Conference standings.
But it was also the center of the NBA world because it was the first time that Russell Westbrook, now a member of the Clippers, played against his former team.
There weren’t that many fireworks during the game but one moment was definitely humorous and memorable.
As reported by Tomer Azarly, at one point in the second half LeBron James accidentally passed the ball to Westbrook, who sat on the Clippers’ bench.
Westbrook easily caught the ball, pointed at his former teammate, and said “Good pass!”
LeBron James passes to Russell Westbrook on the Clippers bench.
Russ pointed to him and said ‘good pass!’
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) April 6, 2023
It was obviously an error from James, who was attempting to aim at Troy Brown Jr., who moved right as the ball came his way.
But fans on Twitter went wild at the moment.
“That was the issue to begin with. Bron only wanted to give it to Russ in the corner,” one fan said, touching upon the pair’s former on-court relationship.
That was the issue to begin with. Bron only wanted to give it to Russ in the corner.
— K_J_ROSE (@kyle_j_rose) April 6, 2023
Some people took that moment, and the entire game, as an opportunity to comment on how much happier Westbrook has seemed now that he’s moved to the Clippers.
“Russ with his swagger back is enjoyable,” one fan said.
@PenaCartel Russ with his swagger back is enjoyable
— CJ (@cjnovo992) April 6, 2023
Many fans online were still poking fun at Westbrook, whose time with the Lakers was filled with a lot of confounding shot section choices, turnovers, and losses.
“…and Russ turned it over,” one fan said after James accidentally passed him the ball.
…and Russ turned it over.
— Admiral Skwirrel (@Adm_Skwirrel) April 6, 2023
“Westbrook would’ve hit the side of the backboard if he shot it,” another said.
Westbrook would’ve hit the side of the backboard if he shot it
— Michael Jordan (@JmsJordan) April 6, 2023
A lot of people were chuckling and making fun of the moment between James and Westbrook.
But it was Westbrook and his Clippers crew who got the last laugh and the very crucial win.
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