All these Russell Westbrook assists later and opposing defenses still can’t see it coming. Such is the power of one of the elite facilitators in NBA history, as the nine-time All-Star baits the Brooklyn Nets with a pump fake on the perimeter to gain an entry point into the lane. Westbrook takes flight for what looks like a layup attempt in traffic before dropping off a dish to Los Angeles Lakers teammate Thomas Bryant at the last second for an open slam. Westbrook tallied 17 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists, moving him into 10th-place on the career assists list on January 30, 2023. · Jan 31, 2023