Westbrook in straight beast mode again...

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by cnewby

Anyone ever have a 60pt triple double?!?!?!

The answer is no.

Tonight he set the record for points in a triple double.

The triple double average for the season is in the bag.

He has 8 games to get 4 more and pass Oscar for most in a single season.

He currently has 4 in a row.

[the27guy]

Originally Posted by tjforce

It's still up in the air.

And I think your team could help decide it.....

if OKC can pass the Jazz and get into the 4 seed, there's no good reason to give Harden the MVP over Westbrook.

The whole "better seeded team" story doesn't make sense when it's only the difference between the 3rd and 4th spot.... And if you do subscribe to that theory, then your vote shouldn't go to Harden anyways, it would go to Kahwi.

And then you'd be giving the award to a guy who gets 26/6/4 over a guy who gets 32/11/10.

OKC's going to pass us. Take a look at the schedules. If SA and GS didn't have anything to play for the Jazz would have a chance. But injuries to 3/5 of the starting Lineup and ALL of their remaining games against tough opponents who still have something to play for, save tonight against Sac, the Jazz are toast. On the bright side, if GS can hold on to me, you can get excited for a GS OKC second round.

[EMD34]

My salt levels are reaching critical mass

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by the27guy

OKC's going to pass us. Take a look at the schedules. If SA and GS didn't have anything to play for the Jazz would have a chance. But injuries to 3/5 of the starting Lineup and ALL of their remaining games against tough opponents who still have something to play for, save tonight against Sac, the Jazz are toast. On the bright side, if GS can hold on to me, you can get excited for a GS OKC second round.

Ohh man.... I just saw that schedule.... Brutal.

[the27guy]

Originally Posted by tjforce

Ohh man.... I just saw that schedule.... Brutal.

Yep. We're toast. i keep listening to all the national media talking about LAC and UTA in the 4-5 matchup as a given.... and I just have to wonder why they don't open the schedule. Even if they were healthy, I wouldn't bet on the Jazz to stay in the top 4. #7 is still in play, though I think 6 is most likely. Gotta win tonight. Going ape on Kings so far. Up 23 2 minutes into the second

[CubKings]

That was a crazy game. Looked like OKC was gonna get blown out by a scrub team, then it appeared they might lose a close and then Beastbrook happened.

2 games in a row he took over like a boss. These last 2 games have to heavily impact his MVP chances.

57-13-11!!! Say that out loud.

Most points ever in a triple double..

[hairyangryfella]

I kinda wish the a Thunder had tanked this year so they can have a decent pick.
It's shocking that it takes a MONSTER game just to beat one of the worst teams in the East... They're gonna get bounced in the playoffs early.

[hairyangryfella]

Just saw the highlight... And seriously... Russ takes an UGLY three with EIGHT seconds left to force overtime. That would have been a farce had he missed. Jeez this guy has a low bball IQ.

[exoticprince]

M.V.P.

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

Just saw the highlight... And seriously... Russ takes an UGLY three with EIGHT seconds left to force overtime. That would have been a farce had he missed. Jeez this guy has a low bball IQ.

You are on a thread celebrating Westbrook and are bashing a game in which he had the highest scoring triple double in NBA history, shot over 50 percent, and hit a three to send the game into to. (One game after he went on a personal 12-0 run to come back and hit a game winner).

The MVP might not be locked up Russ, but you just locked up the award for saltiest dude on the internet.

[hairyangryfella]

Originally Posted by tjforce

You are on a thread celebrating Westbrook and are bashing a game in which he had the highest scoring triple double in NBA history, shot over 50 percent, and hit a three to send the game into to. (One game after he went on a personal 12-0 run to come back and hit a game winner).

The MVP might not be locked up Russ, but you just locked up the award for saltiest dude on the internet.

I am in a Westbrook thread, talking about the game today. Where else should I be?
I'm also not "bashing this game", I'm commenting on his IQ as a fan of the team, and how annoyed I'd be if they had lost this game, especially if it had ended with that ridiculous shot missing. You can do as much good work as possible (as he did bringing them back) and then undo it all with a poor decision, just like in real life.

[realreodeal]

Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

I am in a Westbrook thread, talking about the game today. Where else should I be?
I'm also not "bashing this game", I'm commenting on his IQ as a fan of the team, and how annoyed I'd be if they had lost this game, especially if it had ended with that ridiculous shot missing. You can do as much good work as possible (as he did bringing them back) and then undo it all with a poor decision, just like in real life.

They never would have been in a position to win without Westbrook to begin with. Then to question his basketball IQ is that is just ridiculous. He leads the NBA in clutch makes and clutch plays this year. Look it up.

[seabass97166]

Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

Just saw the highlight... And seriously... Russ takes an UGLY three with EIGHT seconds left to force overtime. That would have been a farce had he missed. Jeez this guy has a low bball IQ .

He doesn't but you definitely do

[nfunk]

Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

Just saw the highlight... And seriously... Russ takes an UGLY three with EIGHT seconds left to force overtime. That would have been a farce had he missed. Jeez this guy has a low bball IQ.

Low bball IQ?
He's scored more points in the last 5 minutes of the 4th quarter than ANY player in the past 20 years.
He's a stone cold scorer, passer, and no slouch on D.
He imposes his will on his opponent ever single night.
He set the record tonight for most points in a triple double in NBA history.
He's the only player to every have a perfect triple double.
HE is the reason why his team is going to finish 4th or 5th in the west when everyone thought they would fail this season without KD.
He's the best player in the world right now.
It's fine to hate but your low bball IQ comment is bunk.

[blackbears86]

Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

I am in a Westbrook thread, talking about the game today. Where else should I be?
I'm also not "bashing this game", I'm commenting on his IQ as a fan of the team, and how annoyed I'd be if they had lost this game, especially if it had ended with that ridiculous shot missing. You can do as much good work as possible (as he did bringing them back) and then undo it all with a poor decision, just like in real life.

Hairy: You seem like a good guy and share some good opinions, but this hate for RW is getting out of control....

I'm not a big Westbrook fan, but what he brings is unreal. This season is unprecedented. Definitely deserves MVP or at least Co-MVP.

[Andy5]

Westbrook has been unbelievably clutch lately. That 3 against the Magic was huge but he should never have had chance to shoot. Up 3 with ten seconds left? You have to foul!! I don't know why coaches don't do it.

Anyway, WB has taken over Harden for my MVP vote.

[tke1600]

Westbrook was still +125 today to win MVP. The only thing that worries me is that there are some voters who look at RWB in the same light as some in this thread, where they find "faults" in a 57/13/11 game....

[volblorx8634]

Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

I am in a Westbrook thread, talking about the game today. Where else should I be?
I'm also not "bashing this game", I'm commenting on his IQ as a fan of the team, and how annoyed I'd be if they had lost this game, especially if it had ended with that ridiculous shot missing. You can do as much good work as possible (as he did bringing them back) and then undo it all with a poor decision, just like in real life.

I'm definitely in the minority, but I agree with your basketball IQ comment, and I don't personally think there's anything wrong with you bringing it up in this thread. Westbrook's amazing, I love the guy and he's doing amazing stuff, no doubt. But two of the last three Thunder possessions of regulation were low IQ plays on Westbrook's part, both of which were contested Westbrook threes with time left on the shot clock to get a better look. He missed the first one when down three but made the second one when down three with eight seconds or so left. Amazing shot and give him a ton of credit for making it and I don't blame anyone saying you want him taking that shot instead of Abrines taking an open corner three, but the "right basketball play" would not have been taking that shot. Nothing wrong with saying that in my opinion.

Originally Posted by Andy5

Westbrook has been unbelievably clutch lately. That 3 against the Magic was huge but he should never have had chance to shoot. Up 3 with ten seconds left? You have to foul!! I don't know why coaches don't do it.

Anyway, WB has taken over Harden for my MVP vote.

I don't know if I agree with that, the Magic weren't making their free throws and ten seconds is A LOT of time, even without timeouts. Had he made both free throws and cut the lead to one with ten seconds left, that's a lot of time to play the foul game and potentially get the ball back with a one or two point deficit.

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by tke1600

Westbrook was still +125 today to win MVP. The only thing that worries me is that there are some voters who look at RWB in the same light as some in this thread, where they find "faults" in a 57/13/11 game....

The way I could see it going wrong is that Harden will get nothing but 1st and 2nd place votes, Westbrook might get just as many or more 1st, but some voters will have him 3rd, 4th, or 5th because of team record and that will put Harden over top.

There are still 8 games left for Westbrook, and he can make more of a statement than Harden can.

Houston is locked into the 3rd seed. There are no major statistical averages for Harden to lock up. Westbrook's checklist goes like this:
-Lock on the 4th or 5th seed
-Win the Division
-Average a triple double
-Break Oscars record of 41 triple doubles


The more of these he accomplishes, the better his odds.

[jstasyk1121]

the biggest thing might end up being OKC final spot in playoffs...i dont see how you can claim hardens team won more as a big factor if they are the 3 seed compared to OKC being the 4 seed maybe...still would have like 7-8 more wins...but who cares...they are the 3 to the 4...its one spot...its not 3 to 6/7...i think RW should win...and i think he will win...cuz i also think his last 8 games or so he is probably gonna go bonkers and end with like 10 triple doubles in last 12 games...

[tke1600]

Originally Posted by tjforce

The way I could see it going wrong is that Harden will get nothing but 1st and 2nd place votes, Westbrook might get just as many or more 1st, but some voters will have him 3rd, 4th, or 5th because of team record and that will put Harden over top.

There are still 8 games left for Westbrook, and he can make more of a statement than Harden can.

Houston is locked into the 3rd seed. There are no major statistical averages for Harden to lock up. Westbrook's checklist goes like this:
-Lock on the 4th or 5th seed
-Win the Division
-Average a triple double
-Break Oscars record of 41 triple doubles


The more of these he accomplishes, the better his odds.

I don't know how voters could place RWB or Harden 3-5th at this point. That would make no sense to me. Logic tells me most, if not all, will vote RWB or Harden 1st or 2nd, and then Kawhi should get 3rd in most with Lebron and IT getting 4-5th.

[seabass97166]

Originally Posted by tke1600

I don't know how voters could place RWB or Harden 3-5th at this point. That would make no sense to me. Logic tells me most, if not all, will vote RWB or Harden 1st or 2nd, and then Kawhi should get 3rd in most with Lebron and IT getting 4-5th.

There are voters that feel very strongly for either RW or Harden, therefore they will vote the other guy lower just so their guy has a better chance to win.

[tke1600]

Originally Posted by seabass97166

There are voters that feel very strongly for either RW or Harden, therefore they will vote the other guy lower just so their guy has a better chance to win.

It would be a pretty obvious and negligent manipulation if either RWB or Harden were voted lower than 3rd, but I don't really know what ethics or agendas the voters really have I guess.

[hairyangryfella]

Originally Posted by realreodeal

They never would have been in a position to win without Westbrook to begin with. Then to question his basketball IQ is that is just ridiculous. He leads the NBA in clutch makes and clutch plays this year. Look it up.

I know he did. They were smoked without him. But as I said, why risk throwing everything you've worked for away with such a terrible play at the end (that luckily went in)?

Originally Posted by seabass97166

He doesn't but you definitely do

Uh, aren't you the one that constantly calls him Chuckbrook..?

Originally Posted by volblorx8634

I'm definitely in the minority, but I agree with your basketball IQ comment, and I don't personally think there's anything wrong with you bringing it up in this thread. Westbrook's amazing, I love the guy and he's doing amazing stuff, no doubt. But two of the last three Thunder possessions of regulation were low IQ plays on Westbrook's part, both of which were contested Westbrook threes with time left on the shot clock to get a better look. He missed the first one when down three but made the second one when down three with eight seconds or so left. Amazing shot and give him a ton of credit for making it and I don't blame anyone saying you want him taking that shot instead of Abrines taking an open corner three, but the "right basketball play" would not have been taking that shot. Nothing wrong with saying that in my opinion.

Thank you! Someone who isn't offended by the truth because of their adoration for RW...
He's a beast. The Thunder would be ABYSMAL without him. He IS who you want taking the last shot. But he just plays so dumb sometimes and it annoys me as a fan of the team.

[tjforce]

Meanwhile, Harden couldn't get it done tonight in Portland.

As a matter of fact, he was pretty lousy in the 4th qtr. Not a way to respond to Russ's big night.