When is the next LA Clippers vs LA Lakers game? Russell Westbrook's hotly anticipated first matchup against his old team after joining rivals
Russell Westbrook is not leaving Los Angeles after all. However, he will be suiting up for the Clippers this time around. With that in mind, LA fans are now intrigued to see Westbrook going up against his old team, the LA Lakers. Memes of Russ finding a loophole to stay in California and make the NBA Playoffs are now trending on social media.
Fans want to see Russell Westbrook and the LA Clippers take down the LA Lakers in their upcoming matchup. But when exactly are these two LA teams facing off next? According to their respective calendars, the Clippers versus Lakers showdown will take place on April 5, Wednesday. This will be the last time those two teams lock horns in the regular season.
Fans would love to see the Lakers perform well enough to play the Clippers in the Playoffs.
Does Russell Westbrook fit in with the LA Clippers?
Russell Westbrook was initially traded to Utah Jazz before he and the team agreed on a buyout of his contract. Westbrook went on to sign with LA Clippers and is no longer leaving California.
Instead, Russ will be moving his stuff to the other locker room, headed for the Playoffs.
LA fans now want to see Westbrook reign over his former LA Lakers team. Back when Russ was still suiting up for the Purple and Gold, coach Darvin Ham demoted him from starter to sixth man. On paper, the situation looked bad, however, he was able to embrace and perform his new role efficiently.
Westbrook then became the point guard the Lakers needed. Unfortunately, despite his efforts to help the team win, the organization decided to trade him anyway. His new team has promised him a starting role in the rotation. This might end up working out for Westbrook since he'll be playing alongside a familiar face in Paul George.
PG and Russ were teammates back in OKC and their chemistry was undeniably good. Their egos didn't clash and the two stars blended well. Now reunited at the Clippers with a third star in Kawhi Leonard, they're bound to be an unstoppable force.