Russell Westbrook and his LA Clippers are heading to the playoffs. They will face the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the postseason and basketball fans will finally get to see Westbrook play Kevin Durant, his former teammate.
Both players are very competitive and have had several incredible matchups. However, they have never met in the playoffs, which makes the next matchup unique.
Russell Westbrook was acquired by the Clippers in February and has played 20 games for them. Durant, on the other hand, has appeared in just eight games for the Suns due to his injuries.
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NBA fans are excited for the first playoff matchup between Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant
Westbrook and Durant played together for the OKC Thunder and nearly won the NBA Finals in 2012. They had a great run together, but Durant joined the Golden State Warriors in 2016, shattering their dreams of a championship.
Since then, the two have met 11 times, with Westbrook winning six meetings. However, their next duel will be incredible as the stakes are high.
Many basketball fans think the matchup will be fun.
They’ve been waiting for it since KD joined the Warriors, and it’s finally happening.
Some, however, believe that both Westbrook and Durant are past their prime. A matchup between the two would have been fun five years ago, according to one fan.
Russell Westbrook hasn’t done a fantastic job for the Clippers as far as the final quarters are concerned. Because of this, Tyronn Lue has benched him multiple times.
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Some fans believe that Kevin Durant will be much better off as the veteran point guard will spend the fourth quarter on the bench.
Many NBA fans are excited because they know the history between the two. This is the perfect time for Westbrook to get his revenge.
Some Twitter users pointed out how Russell Westbrook has always played well against Kevin Durant. He has averaged 28.3 points, 10.1 rebounds and 9.5 assists per game against his former teammate.
Despite never meeting in the playoffs, the two stars have had many fantastic matchups in the past. Because of this, fans expect both of them to be very competitive.
Some social media users even consider the Suns-Clippers matchup to be the best first round matchup.
If Kevin Durant is 100% healthy, there is no doubt that the Suns are the favorites to win the matchup. His super team is incredible and they are much better than his record shows.
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The Clippers also have some fantastic players. However, Paul George is dealing with a knee injury and he may not be available for the series.