2025-26 Season
RUSSELL WESTBROOK
2025-26 Season
RUSSELL WESTBROOK
Westbrook produces at an average rate for a 29-minute workload.
Westbrook produces at an average rate for a 29-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 17 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 246 Guards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Russell Westbrook’s opening stretch of the season was defined by a chaotic role change, transitioning from an erratic bench sparkplug to a highly volatile starting wild card. When his frenetic energy was channeled correctly, he was an absolute wrecking ball. He posted a massive +22.9 Impact on 11/06 vs GSW by crashing the glass for 16 rebounds and dishing 10 assists to go with 23 points. He could even tilt the floor without finding the bottom of the net, registering a +5.5 Impact on 11/20 vs OKC despite scoring just 7 points because his relentless rebounding generated crucial extra possessions. Yet, the familiar ghosts of empty calories still haunted his game. During a matchup on 11/27 vs PHX, he poured in a highly efficient 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting, but still dragged the team down with a -2.2 Impact. His scoring output was entirely negated by poor defensive effort and hidden costs that bled value on the other end of the floor.
Russell Westbrook’s midseason stretch was defined by a chaotic tug-of-war between his vintage playmaking brilliance and his most destructive shooting habits. When he stayed under control, he was a revelation, dropping a massive 24-point, 12-rebound, 14-assist triple-double on 12/09 vs IND that resulted in a staggering +19.9 Impact score. That stellar rating stemmed directly from his hyper-efficient 10-for-16 shooting and relentless distribution, completely overwhelming the defense without forcing bad looks. His value, however, rarely mirrored his shooting splits. On 01/05 vs MIL, Westbrook shot an abysmal 5-for-16 from the floor but still registered a +10.9 Impact score because his manic defensive ball pressure and relentless hustle plays salvaged his overall contribution. Conversely, his trigger-happy perimeter game severely damaged his team on 01/02 vs BOS, where he chucked nine three-pointers and made only two. That poor shot selection killed offensive momentum and dragged his Impact score down to a brutal -13.7. You never quite know which version of Westbrook is walking onto the floor, but his sheer force of will guarantees a wildly unpredictable ride.
This mid-season stretch was defined by a maddening tug-of-war between Westbrook's worst shot-chucking habits and his chaotic playmaking brilliance. During the 02/07 vs CLE matchup, he poured in 21 points and nine assists, yet still posted a -1.2 Impact score. His offensive production was entirely hollowed out by hidden defensive lapses and empty-calorie volume that dragged down his overall effectiveness. However, March brought a sudden, vintage resurgence. Even when his jumper abandoned him during the 03/14 vs LAC game, he generated a +6.7 Impact despite scoring just 12 points on abysmal 4-for-15 shooting. He salvaged his night through sheer willpower, vacuuming up 12 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists to create crucial non-scoring value and second-chance opportunities for his teammates. This relentless motor peaked during the 03/08 vs CHI contest, where he exploded for 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists to earn a massive +23.7 Impact. When he stops settling for contested jumpers and focuses on crashing the glass, he remains a uniquely disruptive force.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Boom-or-bust player. Westbrook's impact swings wildly relative to his average — some nights dominant, others invisible. Scoring varies by ~6 points per game.
Streaky shooter — only cracks 45% from the field in 40% of games. Efficiency is all over the place night-to-night.
Defensive difference-maker. Westbrook consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Small downward trend. First-half impact: +1.4, second-half: -0.7. Not alarming yet, but trending the wrong direction.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 7 games. Longest cold streak: 9 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 64 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
65 games played
