Westbrook: Harden is too difficult to defend, one of the top singles players

05-04, in this NBA tiebreak game full of tension and passion, the Nuggets defeated the Clippers with a significant advantage of 120-101 at home and successfully advanced to the Western Conference semi-finals. This fierce contest undoubtedly attracted the attention of countless fans, and its excitement was exciting. After the game, Nuggets star Westbrook happily accepted an interview with reporters. Westbrook's eyes were firm and said sincerely: "Harden is really hard to defend. He is definitely one of the strongest singles players in this sport." Harden's dominance on the court has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. His unpredictable offensive skills, whether it is sharp breakthroughs, precise shooting or clever passes, make defenders feel pressured.

"You have to find a way to limit his offense, and Braun does a great job - keeps consuming him and making him uncomfortable. His defense is amazing in this game!" Westbrook continued to add. Braun showed extraordinary perseverance and wisdom when defending Harden. He followed Harden's pace closely without giving him a chance to breathe. Every physical confrontation and every interference demonstrates Braun’s determination and concentration.

Westbrook played for 27 minutes in this game, and he performed well in this limited time. 5 of 9 shots showed efficient shooting percentage. Among them, 2 of 4 three-pointers were like a shooting star that cut through the night sky, adding key points to the team. 4 of 6 free throws, and the stable free throw performance also laid the foundation for the team's victory. In the end, Westbrook successfully scored comprehensive data of 16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals, becoming one of the important contributors to the team's victory.

And Harden gave 13 assists in this game, fully demonstrating his outstanding organizational skills. However, on the offensive end, he himself had only 2-for-8 shots, scored only 7 points and 5 rebounds, and had 2 turnovers and no fouls. Perhaps it was the Nuggets' targeted defensive strategy that played a role, which made Harden fall into a dilemma during the offense and was unable to exert his former strong firepower. But no matter what, Harden's influence on the court cannot be underestimated, and every time he takes the ball, he can still arouse his opponent's high vigilance.