Russell Westbrook's Performance in Nuggets-Mavericks Goes Viral

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook had another big game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Jan 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) looks to moves the ball past Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday afternoon by a final score of 112-101. Trailing by as many as 19 points, Denver completed the comeback to make it three-straight victories.

Denver welcomed back Aaron Gordon from a nine-game injury absence, and the usual starting power forward came off the bench while being held to a strict minutes limit. Playing just 18 minutes in the victory, Gordon made his presence felt with 13 points and six rebounds on 6/7 shooting.

Gordon coming off the bench kept veteran guard Russell Westbrook in the starting lineup, and he turned in another incredible performance.

Russell Westbrook over the last 4 games:

26 PTS - 9 REB - 6 AST - 50% FG
19 PTS - 6 REB - 8 AST - 50% FG
25 PTS - 11 REB - 10 AST - 47% FG
21 PTS - 10 REB - 7 AST - 58% FG

THRIVING in Denver. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/jCLiGTrGTH

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 12, 2025

Leading the Nuggets in scoring, Westbrook finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks, and one steal. This was his 17th start of the season, and his numbers have been impressive in those games.

Averaging 15.3 points, 8.2 assists, and 6.9 rebounds in 17 games as a starter, Westbrook is also 13-4 in those games.

Russell Westbrook as a starter:

15.3 PPG
6.9 RPG
8.2 APG
53.4% FG

Nuggets are 13-4 when he starts. pic.twitter.com/CLl23dmkMw

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) January 12, 2025

Westbrook's performance on Sunday has been going viral on social media, with several big pages posting about the 17-year NBA veteran.

The 2017 MVP is averaging 22.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 7.8 assists in his last four games.

Russell Westbrook over his last 4 games:

21 PTS - 10 REB - 7 AST
25 PTS - 11 REB - 10 AST
19 PTS - 6 REB - 8 AST
26 PTS - 9 REB - 6 AST

(Via @realapp_ ) pic.twitter.com/Qa54NUYXUs

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 12, 2025

Working incredibly well alongside Nikola Jokic, Westbrook has made it very difficult for Michael Malone to remove him from that starting lineup. For now, it seems best to continue letting this group run.

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