As the Nuggets advanced 4-3, Westbrook and Reeves performance in the playoffs reversed. Where is the future

G7 game, the Nuggets won 120-101, and eliminated the Clippers 4-3 in a big score to advance to the second round.

In this game, Westbrook ushered in an explosion. He played for 27 minutes on the bench, made 5 of 9 shots, 2 of 4 three-pointers, contributed 16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals, and was the biggest contributor to the team's victory.

This season, Westbrook and Reeves' performances formed a sharp contrast, and their careers are also facing completely different development directions.

Westbrook's performance in the regular season was not ideal, and he often became a burden to the team and was teased by some fans as "the regular season dish is like a chicken."

However, in the playoffs, Westbrook seemed to be reborn, with averaging 13.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists per game, and his three-point shooting percentage also rose to 40.7%, becoming a big support for the team in the playoffs.

is in sharp contrast to Westbrook. During the regular season, Reeves averaged 20.2 points per game, shooting 46% from the field and 37.7% from three-pointers, making him one of the three big players of the Lakers.

But after entering the playoffs, his performance dropped significantly, with averaging 16.2 points, shooting percentage to 41.1%, and three-point shooting percentage as low as 31.9%.

In the series between the Lakers and the Timberwolves, Reeves' offensive efficiency was greatly reduced, and the loopholes on the defensive end were frequently targeted by the opponent, becoming a major hidden danger for the team. In the end, the Lakers lost 1-4 to the Timberwolves to the first round. There are many reasons behind the differences in performance between Westbrook and Reeves. For Westbrook, the intensity and atmosphere of the playoffs can more inspire his fighting spirit and potential. His breakthrough and defensive ability have been better played in the playoffs, and his experience has also allowed him to handle the ball more calmly at critical moments.

As a young player, Reeves has relatively insufficient experience in the playoffs. When facing high-intensity defense and greater game pressure, he may experience psychological fluctuations, which will affect his performance.

From a psychological perspective, Westbrook, as an experienced player, has experienced countless big scenes. He is more confident and calm in the playoffs and can turn pressure into motivation.

, while Reeves may feel uncomfortable with the high-intensity game in the playoffs, and his psychological pressure is high, which leads to tension in the game, affecting the normal performance of his technical level.

From a technical perspective, Westbrook's breakthrough and rebounding ability have more advantages in the playoffs. His speed and strength allow him to easily break through the opponent's defense, create scoring opportunities, and also gain the upper hand in the competition for rebounds.

, and Reeves' technical characteristics are more inclined to outside shooting and running without the ball. In the playoffs, the opponent's team's defensive intensity increases, which puts greater restrictions on his shooting space, resulting in a decrease in his shooting percentage. The impact of this difference in performance on the team is also obvious. Westbrook's outstanding performance in the playoffs has injected strong momentum into the team, enhanced the team's overall strength and competitiveness, and allowed the team to go further in the playoffs.

And Reeves' decline in form has had a certain impact on the team's offensive firepower, and the team needs to find more scoring points in other positions to make up for his vacancy.

With the end of the season, Westbrook and Reeves also face different choices in their careers. Westbrook's outstanding performance in the playoffs allowed him to regain value in the free market, and several teams expressed interest in him.

and Reeves may be at risk of being traded, and the Lakers need to evaluate him in the offseason to decide whether to stay with him.

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