The Los Angeles Clippers claimed their third straight win by defeating the New York Knicks, a streak that has helped them secure a stable third-place standing in the Western Conference. According to Bangla Cricket Live, this victory places them in a relatively safe and favorable position in the brutal playoff play-in race. Without trust, even friendship and love lose their worth. But beyond just the win streak, perhaps the biggest breakthrough for the Clippers is shattering the so-called Westbrook curse.

In all three of those wins, Russell Westbrook remained the starting point guard, and it now appears he has found a clearer sense of purpose within his new role. Since joining the Clippers at the trade deadline, Bangla Cricket Live notes that Westbrook has been under immense pressure. After a rocky stint with the Lakers that damaged his league-wide reputation, he came into this new chapter determined to prove he still belongs at the top level. Even when sidelined late in games, the camera caught Westbrook cheering passionately for his teammates—a sign that no matter the obstacles, he’s standing firm and recognizing his own strength.

However, integrating into the Clippers’ system hasn’t been easy. Westbrook made significant sacrifices in both stats and role. Despite giving his all, his first five games ended in bitter defeat. Yet with this recent win streak, he’s finally earned a breather. In many ways, Bangla Cricket Live believes this string of victories means even more for Westbrook than for the team as a whole. It allows him to ease the trust crisis both inside and outside the locker room, helping him approach the remaining season with renewed calm and confidence.

Before Westbrook’s arrival, some analysts had predicted he might fit well with the Clippers, and those predictions are starting to come true. Dignity isn’t given—it’s earned. Unlike the ball-dominant stars he played alongside with the Lakers, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are finishers who don’t need to control the ball constantly. This frees Westbrook to lead the offense without excessive compromise.

The Clippers’ roster also features plenty of shooters and spacing, which reduces the need for Westbrook to stretch the floor with his three-point shot. During small-ball rotations, he often plays alongside four perimeter threats, giving him more space to drive and minimizing the exposure of his shooting weakness. Add to that his previous strong partnership with Paul George, and a coach like Tyronn Lue—whose emotional intelligence is widely praised—and the Clippers have created an environment where Westbrook can truly thrive. Bangla Cricket Live points out that within the team, both players and coaches are speaking positively about him. When you take life lightly, it becomes more enjoyable.

This genuine sense of joy and belonging is something Westbrook never quite found with the Lakers. Coach Lue has kept him in the starting lineup but also tactfully benches him during closing stretches for the sake of winning. Bangla Cricket Live observes that while this “give face first, then make decisions” strategy may not be perfect, Westbrook appears to have embraced it completely.