Photo Of Russell Westbrook Is Going Viral
On Wednesday evening, Russell Westbrook had the best game of his Los Angeles Clippers tenure.
The Clippers were playing without Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, and the 2017 MVP had an outstanding 36 points, four rebounds, ten assists and two blocks in 35 minutes of playing time.
He also shot 5/5 from the three-point range and 13/18 from the field, leading the Clippers to a 141-132 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Tennessee.
During the game, an incredible photo of Westbrook was captured by photographer Joe Murphy.
The 34-year-old was on the floor celebrating, and the unbelievable photo was taken from above.
Via NBA Communications: "How was this photo captured? NBA photog. Joe Murphy was stationed on the opposite end of the floor using an overhead remote camera.
“Once I saw him do that flex, I hit the remote button. I only had one shot, it was one picture, and the moment was over.""
Westbrook began his season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and this had been his 16th game playing for the Clippers.
His averages on the season are 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.1 steals per contest in 68 games while shooting 43.3% from the field.
With the victory, the Clippers improved to 41-36 in 77 games, which has them as the fifth seed in the Western Conference.
They are 7-3 in their last ten games and in the middle of a two-game winning streak.
On Friday night, the Clippers will once again face off with the Grizzlies in Memphis.
