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During a highlight-filled MVP campaign, Russell Westbrook set a new standard of imagination when the Oklahoma City Thunder downed host Toronto 123-102 on March 16 for one of the unit’s top road wins.
On the run ➡️ bounce pass ➡️ through a defender's legs...
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 17, 2017
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Leading a blistering second-quarter run, Westbrook intercepted Cory Joseph’s errant pass before tattooing the latter upon global highlight-reels with an improbable between-the-wickets dime to Victor Oladipo for the streaking lay-in.
Overall, Westbrook added 26 points, 16 assists, and 10 rebounds for another of his NBA single-season best 42 triple-doubles.
Though, it was his borderline whimsical pass that left the NBA community in awe:
Watch: Russell Westbrook puts an absolutely insane long-distance pass through Cory Joseph's legs for an easy bucket: https://t.co/SBRJQ5bt14 pic.twitter.com/g7q9US331n
— Yahoo Canada Sports (@YahooCASports) March 17, 2017
WATCH: Russell Westbrook nutmegs Cory Joseph on long-range bounce passhttps://t.co/WXKI3gZKlN pic.twitter.com/Uny24BUNxV
— CBS Sports NBA (@CBSSportsNBA) March 17, 2017
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