“No loss of brotherhood”: James Harden and Russell Westbrook show best sportsmanship during Lakers vs 76ers clash
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Russell Westbrook and James Harden
Russell Westbrook and James Harden have been facing criticism so far during the season due to their chemistry issues with their teams. The tension between James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets increased a lot that he forced a trade out of Nets to Philadelphia 76ers hours before the deadline. His relations with Steve Nash, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are some of the major reasons for him to part ways with the team. On the other hand, Russell Westbrook is having one of his worst seasons so far in his career. As he isn’t really able to step up and help the Los Angeles Lakers win some games and improve their record.
Russell Westbrook and James Harden are former teammates as they played together for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets. But due to unfavorable situations and personal clashes, the duo had to split up even though they were the best mates. Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena. The game was closely contested and head to head but the Sixers stepped up big and got the job done while adding a dub to their record. Currently, the Los Angeles Lakers are ranked as the 9th seed in the western conference with the record of 31 wins and 42 losses at .425. While the Philadelphia 76ers stand strong as contenders in the eastern conference.
Russell Westbrook in the game had 24 points, 8 assists and 9 rebounds. While James Harden recorded 24 points, 7 assists and 7 rebounds. Both the stars also trend on the internet as a video clip of their exchange stands viral on the internet. No one expected Brodie and the Beard to show love to each other as both of them always get criticized for their chemistry issues, especially with former teammates.
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Fans react to Russell Westbrook and James Harden showing love to each other
The Sixers won the game as the final box score stands at 121-126 favoring them. After the clash when the game ended Russell Westbrook and James Harden were seen having an emotional exchange. As they dabbed each other up with a hug and even laughed at something probably a play. No one expected them to behave like this as for most of the fans they were rivals since they parted ways at Houston Rockets. Even Joel Embiid helped Russ up after a play and added to the list of unexpected events happening on the court.
There are thousands of reactions to offer for the viral clip. As fans appreciate and praise the relationship the two stars have maintained for the years even though they get criticized for the opposite. Many also believe that the duo of them would have been godlike if they have it some more time and trusted the process. Find some of many such reactions posted by fans on social media platforms here below:
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