OC Westbrook's "improved" defense is really just over-aggressively going for steals. Often times, a better defensive positioning or cutting off drive is better suited than going for steals, as shown in today game vs Rockets.

The Celtics' relentless defensive effort after a miss ends with a Jordan Mickey slam

Taj Gibson on Westbrook as a teammate and OKC as a FA destination

CP3 dances on Gasol and slices through the Laker defense for the bucket

Westbrook intercepts the lob, takes it 94 feet back