OAKLAND, Calif. — We are witnessing the Will of Westbrook.
It has now won once against the Golden State Warriors.
And because it will forever see a green light no matter the criticism, it is the force that makes the Oklahoma City Thunder capable of winning again and again and again to win this series.
Casual fans drawn to the NBA Western Conference Finals on Monday by the noted artistry of Stephen Curry were introduced to or reminded of what Russell Westbrook does, and what he does is impossible to overlook.
It makes the most of every moment.
It cannot be controlled by external forces.
And it sends the powerful and profound message that you should always be the hero of your own story.
Westbrook's personal motto is "Why not?" That attitude was everywhere for the Thunder in the second half of Game 1. OKC didn't accept that a 13-point halftime deficit meant it was destined to lose and outscored Golden State 61-42 the rest of the way to secure a 108-102 win.
Westbrook certainly doesn't give a bleep that the Thunder aren't supposed to march into Orac ...
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Russell Westbrook’s Belief in Himself Puts Thunder in Control of West Finals
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