Scott Brooks: 'Russell Westbrook is a no-excuse player'

Scott Brooks has described Russell Westbrook as a "no-excuse player" following the Oklahoma City Thunder's win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

The point guard scored 27 points and added nine assists during the 116-100 victory, leaving the Thunder just one win behind the Portland Trail Blazers in the Northwest Division.

The head coach told reporters: "Russell's a no-excuse player. We could play back-to-back, we could play four in five nights, we can play every night for a month and he's going to come in and play the game that he loves to play every night. He sets the tone for us and our guys do a great job following his lead."

Westbrook added: "I'm great, I feel good. I'm taking it one day at a time and I'm taking care of my body, which is most important. I'm trying to get us wins."

Westbrook has averaged 21.2 points per game so far this season.

Written by
Sian Cowper