"Russell Westbrook Plays the Best Basketball in the NBA" | Israel today

Washington defeated the Lakers and took another significant step toward the playoffs, and the U.S. is having a hard time ignoring the star's performances, who explained: "We can be very scary when we're healthy" • And also: When LeBron is around - Danny Abdia doesn't miss

• Russell Wattsbrook celebrates with Bill.

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Believe it or not, despite a weak season opener, the Washington Wizards took another significant step toward the playoffs early Thursday morning, entering the playoffs after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 107-116.

The friends of Danny Abdia (who was injured but proved tonight that he can also score while sitting off the bench) opened a gap of two games in tenth place in the East.

The Wizards are already leading in two games over Toronto and Chicago, a game and a half behind Indiana in ninth place and two behind Charlotte in eighth and it looks like Russ and Bill will not give up on the possibility of getting the last ticket to the playoffs in the East.

When the Lakers Are Around - Danny Abdia Doesn't Miss pic.twitter.com/zf5LSR2g6x

- Washington Wizards (@washwizardsil) April 28, 2021

Who came to work again was Russell Westbrook, who recorded a triple-double 176 in his career, this time with 18 points, 18 rebounds and 14 assists.

"My job is to influence the game in many ways," the unfinished star explained. "I perform every aspect on the pitch. I as a leader need to bring the energy and everyone today brought energy after the last loss. We can be very scary when we are healthy. I want my teammates. "They will succeed, the coaches will succeed. This game is so much fun, and you just have to enjoy it."

WIZARDS WIN !!!!!

9 WINS IN 10 GAMES !!!!!

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- Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 29, 2021

Westbrook, who recorded a triple-double on April 13, and is now just five from Oscar Robertson's all-time record, received wall-to-wall compliments.

Former player Kendrick Perkins tweeted: "Right now, Russell may be playing the best basketball in the league. Don't forget him when you mention Stephen Kerry, Chris Paul and Damian Lillard."

Russell Westbrook has his 26th consecutive double-double, the 3rd-longest streak by a guard in NBA history.

He has 600 rebounds and 600 assists in a season for the 5th time in his career.

That matches Oscar Robertson for the most such seasons in NBA history.

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- ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 29, 2021

It should be noted that across the U.S. they got to see Westbrook and Bill's show and coach Scott Brooks commented at the end on the fact that the game was broadcast on national television: "Hey, I'm glad they chose to broadcast our game on a national TV channel, on ESPN. I think we earned it honestly, we have two players at the highest level possible. "