Russell Westbrook Dedicates 41-Point Game To Kobe Bryant: Watch

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Westbrook went off last night.

Heading into the game last night between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets, there was this thought that the Lakers would dominate thanks to the Rockets' small lineup. In the end, this wasn't the case as the Rockets went on to win the game by an impressive score of 121-111. The Lakers didn't seem to have an answer for the Rockets' small-ball offense. Not to mention, Russell Westbrook went off with a 41-point performance that had fans shook.

After the game, Westbrook spoke about his performance and how much it meant to him. As he explains, Kobe Bryant was a mentor of his and every time he steps out onto the court, he is trying to honor his legacy. It's safe to say Bryant would have been impressed with that performance, especially since it went down in the Staples Center.

“It’s a blessing that I don’t take none of this game for granted. Kobe was a mentor a friend, a brother to me. Every time I step on this floor, it’s definitely going out to him," Westbrook said.

With the win, the Rockets are now Fourth in the Western Conference with a record of 33-18. After this latest win, it's clear the Rockets are still contenders despite their small stature.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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