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 the ball after a timeout and ended up tearing his meniscus. Westbrook was sidelined and missed the playoffs. Westbrook, who then played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, is now a part of the Houston Rockets. The rivals faced each other for the first time in the NBA 2019-20 season on November 14. The teams will play again at the Staples Center on November 23. 

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NBA: Westbrook-Beverley feud timeline

• March 2014 – Beverley and Westbrook had to be separated after Beverley took the 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. The incident led to a verbal confrontation.

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

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• November 14, 2019 – Beverley's and Westbrook's first match for the NBA 2019-20 was mostly uneventful except for the 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 the defender out, stating that he does not guard anybody, and only runs around. He pointed out Harden's 47 points which Beverley could not prevent. 

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