NBA: Brief history of Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverly’s epic rivalry

Los Angeles Clippers' Patrick Beverley and Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook's feud dates back to 2013 NBA playoffs when Westbrook injured his knee. Beverley had gone for ball after a timeout and ended up tearing his meniscus. Westbrook was sidelined and missed playoffs. Westbrook, who n played for Oklahoma City Thunder, is w a part of Houston Rockets. rivals faced each or for first time in NBA 2019-20 season on vember 14. teams will play again at Staples Center on vember 23. 

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NBA: Westbrook-Beverley feud timeline

• March 2014 – Beverley and Westbrook had to be separated after Beverley took ball out of Westbrook's hands after a timeout.
• Playoffs, April 2017 – Westbrook fouled Beverley while appearing to take a swing at his right arm. incident led to a verbal confrontation.

• October 2018 – Oklahoma City police was called on court as preventive measures after Beverley was accused of 'dirty play'. He had taken a dive in direction of Westbrook's knees. In ar match, Russell folded his arms and acted like he was rocking a baby, which indicated that Beverley was too small. During Q2, Beverley at rim above Westbrook and later mocked him with a rocking-baby action of his own. 

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• vember 14, 2019 – Beverley's and Westbrook's first match for NBA 2019-20 was mostly uneventful except for short moment was Beverley was fouled out and Westbrook waved as he walked out. Later, Russell spoke about Beverley to a sports channel. He called defender out, stating that he does t guard anybody, and only runs around. He pointed out Harden's 47 points which Beverley could t prevent. 

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