Russell Westbrook among other ex-UCLA stars still in playoffs

Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love headline UCLA Bruins still alive in the 2016 NBA Playoffs

By Keith Rivas | May 16, 2016

May 10, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates a basket and a foul against the San Antonio Spurs after scoring in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 8, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket in front of San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) during the first quarter in game four of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Now that the San Antonio Spurs are out of the way, Russell Westbrook is ready to go above and beyond like we’ve never seen him before.

Nearing a personal playoff best, Westbrook is averaged 25 points, six rebounds, and ten assists per game so far.

Against Golden State, he’ll have his work cut out for him, but the Thunder wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for him, especially based on his efforts in the second round.

Before that series began, many thought that the Spurs would be able to dismiss the Thunder easily, but after the blowout loss in Game 1, Oklahoma City got it together and won four of their next five.

If the Thunder can get past Golden State somehow, there’s no way either Eastern Conference team will be able to put a stop them — and Russell Westbrook is just fine with leading that charge.

Next: Kevin Love

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