Russell Westbrook is relishing the opportunity to play the role of the disruptor for the Nuggets in their playoff series vs. the Clippers.

Russell Westbrook has had bad games. He's had great games. He's just never had a quiet one. Nobody has ever forgotten that he was on the floor, for better or worse. His impact in

Westbrook missed a layup and fouled on a 3-pointer — a maddening display that put fans’ hearts and the playoff seed in a blender. But he has settled down under Adelman, who is committed to playing the “best players” at the end of the games, not favorites.