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.

Ausar Thompson defensive reel from the first quarter

Russell Westbrook 1st Career Triple Double (17/10/10) s on March 2nd 2009

Draymond probably told Poole play defense and Poole said hit a mid range and all hell broke loose

Whats stopping this Blazers team finishing top 3 in West