NBA: How Russell Westbrook, D'Angelo Russell fared in their debuts

Russell Westbrook and D'Angelo Russell were two of many NBA players who have changed ir team this offseason. Westbrook and Russell made ir debut in front of ir home crowd with just three games on slate. Westbrook w plays for Houston Rockets while Russell plays for Golden State Warriors. Let us take a look at how both of m fared during ir debuts.

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NBA 2019-20: Russell Westbrook's debut with Houston Rockets

Westbrook scored 24 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals during ir match against Milwaukee Bucks. Though Rockets lost match 111-117, Westbrook was top scorer for his team. 2017 NBA MVP was just three assists away from scoring a triple-double during his debut match. During Q4, Westbrook scored 16 of 24 points by Rockets. He received 'Brodie chants' by audience at Toyota Center while he was at free-throw line towards end of game. If t for Westbrook, Rockets would have lost game with a much larger margin. 

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NBA 2019: D'Angelo Russell's debut with Golden State Warriors

Russell dished out 20 points and eight assists for Warriors during ir season opener against LA Clippers. Even though Stephen Curry was top scorer, Russell mand to score 20 points. However, Warriors lost 122-141 encounter. He went on a 10-0 run for Warriors' first points to bring team back in game. However, latter part of his debut was forgettable due to Warriors losing match. 

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