The Thunder-Jazz series, which Utah leads 2-1, has been hijacked by Westbrook’s postgame comments from Game 3. After Rubio recorded a 26-point, 11-rebound and 10-assist performance in the Jazz win, Westbrook guaranteed he would “shut that s*** off.”
It was in line with the attitude Westbrook has seemed to carry with Rubio over the last several years, attacking him aggressively on offense while sagging off of him on defense. But rather than engage in a war of words with the reigning MVP, Rubio said the media was “taking this too personal.”
Rubio’s game has gotten better as the series has gone on.