Following Sunday’s game, two of LeBron James’ former teammates found themselves in a heated exchange.
In a thrilling match witnessed by their home crowd, the LA Clippers orchestrated a remarkable comeback from a 26-point deficit in the second half, stunning the Cleveland Cavaliers with a final score of 120-118.
Despite the absence of stars (Kawhi Leonard for the Clippers and Donovan Mitchell for the Cavs), it was Paul George who stole the spotlight with an impressive performance. He tallied 39 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, culminating in a game-winning shot after a dazzling ankle-breaker on Evan Mobley with just 7.1 seconds remaining.
Following the conclusion of the game, Clippers guard Russell Westbrook was captured taunting Cavs big man Tristan Thompson, who hadn’t seen any action during the game. Westbrook appeared to mock Thompson for his animated gestures from the bench throughout the contest. In a flamboyant display, the former MVP waved his arms vigorously, prompting Thompson to confront him.
Westbrook’s actions were backed by his contributions on Sunday. He played a crucial role in the Clippers’ comeback, tallying eight points, seven rebounds, and six assists off the bench.
Additionally, Westbrook boasted an impressive plus-18 rating in a game that the Clippers narrowly won by two points.
However, the same praise couldn’t be extended to Thompson. Once a No. 4 overall pick, he now finds himself predominantly warming the bench, averaging a mere 7.6 minutes per game, mostly in garbage time over the past month.
Regrettably, the most noteworthy aspect of Thompson’s season with the Cavs thus far may be his recent suspension for PEDs.
