Westbrook is a race car. But at this stage of his career, he needs guard rails. Interim boss David Adelman gives him freedom, but has not been afraid to pull him if he gets loose with the ball.

When Jaylin Williams fouled Nikola Jokic, Westbrook ran to his defense, which always drew boos from the Thunder crowd. When the series wraps up, regardless of the result, it's back to love between the two sides.