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Dylan Hernández: Russell Westbrook can be point guard the Clippers need this season

LOS ANGELES — When Russell Westbrook was picked up by the Clippers in February, his temperament changed. He was calmer. He was more philosophical. When Westbrook opened his second season with the team Wednesday night, he was transformed as a player. He was under control. He was unselfish. In a 123-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena, Westbrook looked like the player ...
The Los Angeles Clippers' Russell Westbrook stretches on the court before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on Oct 25, 2023, in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES — When Russell Westbrook was picked up by the Clippers in February, his temperament changed.

He was calmer. He was more philosophical.

When Westbrook opened his second season with the team Wednesday night, he was transformed as a player.

He was under control. He was unselfish.

In a 123-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena, Westbrook looked like the player the Clippers were missing last season.

The former

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