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Russell Westbrook Had Funniest Reaction to Victor Wembanyama's Trash Talk

Russ wasn't having it.
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Westbrook wasn't happy with Wembanyama talking smack.
Westbrook wasn't happy with Wembanyama talking smack. | Screenshot via @BleacherReport on X.

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Victor Wembanyama was fouled by Russell Westbrook during a fast-break layup attempt against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. The San Antonio Spurs center made the shot—and then proceeded to talk smack to the long-time All-NBA guard.

Russ wasn't having it.

With Wemby in his grill, Westbrook gazed back at him with an almost disgusted look on his face. Check out the priceless reaction, captured by Bleacher Report, here:

Wembanyama not only made the ensuing free throw, but ultimately got the last laugh in the Spurs' 113-110 victory. He tallied 35 points on 14-of-22 shooting on the night while also corralling 18 rebounds. Westbrook scored just nine points for the Nuggets in 31 minutes.

The two sides are back at it again on Saturday—this time from San Antonio—for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off from the Frost Bank Center.

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Mike Kadlick
MICHAEL KADLICK

Mike Kadlick is a senior NFL news writer for Sports Illustrated. He’s also a New England Patriots reporter for CLNS Media, where he hosts the Patriots Daily podcast and covers the beat from Gillette Stadium. Before joining SI, Kadlick worked at WEEI sports radio in Boston. He holds a master’s degree in public relations from Boston University. When Kadlick’s not covering football, he can be found running, spending time with his wife and dog, and enjoying all things pizza.

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