THE LAKERS nearly squandered a strong third quarter, but hacked out a win in overtime to clip the Pelicans, 120-117, and start their first win run of the season after a dismal 0-5 start.
Lonnie Walker IV and LeBron James led the way for LA with 28 and 20 points apiece, respectively. On Twitter, the much beleaguered Russell Westbrook got his vindication as netizens praised his 13-point performance, and got him on the trending charts.
Many have been pointing out that Westbrook sat out the crucial stretch of overtime.
Here’s what they’re saying about Russell Westbrook online.
Westbrook wins Twitter as Los Angeles improves to 2
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