Russell Westbrook--Overcompetitive, Bored, or Stupid? [GIF]

The Indiana Pacers have been looking to regain some swagger going in to the postseason. Oklahoma City wants to keep everyone healthy and the team clicking. Indiana may have done that with a big 102-97 win over the Thunder Sunday, but Russell Westbrook nearly put a damper on Oklahoma City's future.

For some stupid reason he decided he had to block George Hill's dead ball three-pointer. He did, but he also wiped out in the process.

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Why on Earth would he do that?

Over competitiveness? Maybe, but aren't all guys in the NBA a little on the other competitive side? That's one of the things that help set them above the rest.

Bored? I doubt it. He was in the midst of a pretty competitive game.

Stupid--I would hope not, but next to a brain fart there is no better excuse.

He thought he was doing something harmless and silly--and it was--but what if his wrist got caught up in the net? What if he landed on his ankle funny? Or twisted his knee? Or bruised a tailbone?

Nothing happened so no harm no foul, but he might be better suited to head to the bench for his timeouts--not block meaningless shots.

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