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.

Russell Westbrook shows off the defensive effort

Westbrook loses Curry on defense and asks, "Where's he"

Kyrie defense vs Harden and PG

Youre the only team in the Western Conference that checks all boxes This is the year to get to the NBA Finals I dont want to hear nothing else - Kendrick Perkins on his expectations for OKC this season