Skip Bayless: “For the first time, I saw Russ play without the pressure of expectation”

The Los Angeles Lakers finally won a game yesterday, beating the Denver Nuggets at home 121-110. LeBron James scored 26 points and 6 rebounds while Russell Westbrook came off the bench and had 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists.

Award-winning journalist, TV host, and author Skip Bayless credits Russell Westbrook’s play in the Lakers’ first win of the season: “I liked the energy. For the first time, I saw Russ play without the pressure of expectation.”