Russell Westbrook had 36 points in the Thunder’s 117-113 win over the Lakers at Staples Center, but he was very loudly denied by the rim on one dunk attempt:
Sadly, this rim played better defense than the Lakers have played all season.
Russell Westbrook gets rim-checked on dunk attempt (VIDEO)
Published January 9, 2016 03:13 AM
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JANUARY 6 : Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks two points against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first quarter of a NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on January 6, 2016 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images)
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