NBA Fans React to Russell Westbrook's Performance in Nuggets-Kings

Denver Nuggets star Russell Westbrook shined against the Sacramento Kings

Feb 24, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets hosted the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, and with the team a bit banged up, somebody needed to step up. Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic was nearly a scratch for Wednesday night as he dealt with left knee inflammation, but even active, he has struggled.

Jokic is the only Nuggets starter with a negative plus/minus, but veteran point guard Russell Westbrook has stepped up in a huge way. The 2016-17 NBA MVP has put the Nuggets on his back for parts of the game, dropped 25 points, two steals, and two blocks on 10-20 shooting from the field.

Westbrook recently missed seven consecutive games and then lost his starting spot when he came back. Now, in his second straight start, Westbrook looked more like his usual self.

Many fans have taken to social media to react to Westbrook's huge game to lead Denver to a win.

Via Tatiana: "It’s the Russell Westbrook show"

It’s the Russell Westbrook show pic.twitter.com/ZpCrxymIlN
— Tatiana (@Tatianaclinares) March 6, 2025

Via Bama: "They tried to say he was washed coming into the season"

They tried to say he was washed coming into the season
— Bama ⭐️ (@Bamahz) March 6, 2025

Via @TheWestbrookEra: "Mr Why Not finally woke up"

Mr Why Not finally woke up pic.twitter.com/obH9NlVLaT
— ɛཞą (@TheWestbrookEra) March 6, 2025

Westbrook is now averaging 12.9 points, 6.1 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game this season, and has certainly earned his spot as a starter. Many fans have bashed Westbrook for his inconsistency, but the former MVP has proven time and time again that he shines through his poor shooting nights.

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