"Russ sold an all-time great comeback" - Clippers fans destroy Russell Westbrook after dismal performance in Game 5

Russell Westbrook has been one of the LA Clippers' most productive players in the postseason. However, after a dismal performance in a crucial Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns, fans have come for Westbrook's head.

The Clippers saw their postseason aspirations come to an end after a tough 136-130 loss to the Suns on Tuesday night.

Considering that the Clippers were playing without two of their best players in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, they were expected to lose the game. However, LA managed to manufacture a comeback in the fourth quarter to keep the game close.

After blowing a first-half lead, the Clippers found themselves down by as many as 20 points by the fourth. A furious barrage of 3-pointers by Nicolas Batum, Terance Mann and Norman Powell saw them reduce the gap to two points.

LA then had multiple opportunities to tie the game, but at each juncture, Russell Westbrook came up short.

The final nail in the coffin was a turnover followed by a botched 3-pointer from Westbrook. Phoenix ran out the clock and came away with the six-point win.

Needless to say, fans were unhappy with Westbrook's display and shared their reactions on Twitter.

Westbrook ended with 14 points on 3-for-18 shooting, including 1-for-6 from 3-point range.

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What's next for Russell Westbrook?

Russell Westbrook, who will be 35 in November, is going through a rather tumultuous stretch in his career. Ever since leaving the OKC Thunder in 2019, Westbrook hasn't spent more than two seasons with any team. His stint with the LA Lakers was the closest he came to that figure.

After being traded by the Purple and Gold, Westbrook was bought out by the Utah Jazz and promptly joined the LA Clippers for the rest of the season. However, with the season coming to an end, there is some uncertainty as to where he'll go next.

Coach Tyronn Lue has said he hopes to see Westbrook back in a Clippers uniform next season. He also hopes to see him rewarded for his performances with a higher-paying contract. Paul George also seemed hopeful about seeing "Brodie" return, but for the time being, Westbrook's future is up in the air.