NBA Fans React To Russell Westbrook's Historic Performance In Nuggets-Grizzlies Game

Russell Westbrook played 32 minutes against the Grizzlies.

Oct 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) gestures after a play in the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

On Tuesday evening, the Denver Nuggets played the Grizzlies in Memphis.

Despite being without their best player (Nikola Jokic), they were able to win by a score of 122-110.

Coming back home with a win#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/4EOhYQdsV6

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 20, 2024

Russell Westbrook finished with 12 points, ten rebounds, 14 assists, two steals and one block while shooting 5/12 from the field in 32 minutes of playing time.

He became the first player in NBA history with 200 career triple-doubles.

Via ESPN's SportsCenter: "BRODIE DOES WHAT HE WANTS 💪

Russell Westbrook is the first player to record 200 triple-doubles in NBA history 👏"

BRODIE DOES WHAT HE WANTS 💪

Russell Westbrook is the first player to record 200 triple-doubles in NBA history 👏 pic.twitter.com/PotduEemlk

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 20, 2024

Many fans reacted to Westbrook's performance.

@NBAMVP: "I have nothing bad to say about Russell Westbrook tonight. Got the triple-double off the bench. Can live with a couple bad shot attempts."

I have nothing bad to say about Russell Westbrook tonight. Got the triple-double off the bench. Can live with a couple bad shot attempts.

— NBAMVP (@NBAMVP) November 20, 2024

@an0mos: "RUSSELL WESTBROOK!!!!! MY GLORIOUS KING!!!! MY GOAT!!!!! MY SUNSHINE!!!!!!"

RUSSELL WESTBROOK!!!!! MY GLORIOUS KING!!!! MY GOAT!!!!! MY SUNSHINE!!!!!!

— ADAM 😵 (@an0mos) November 20, 2024

@Beastbr00k0: "RUSSELL WESTBROOK TRIPLE DOUBLE #200 IS OFFICIAL 🔥🔥🔥

RUSS MAKING HISTORY YET AGAIN 🐐"

RUSSELL WESTBROOK TRIPLE DOUBLE #200 IS OFFICIAL 🔥🔥🔥

RUSS MAKING HISTORY YET AGAIN 🐐 pic.twitter.com/UGKNpAeyLx

— Beastbrook (@Beastbr00k0) November 20, 2024

@lakshhffs: "first ballot HOF when its all said and done"

first ballot HOF when its all said and done https://t.co/QVperqK5zu

— L. (@lakshhffs) November 20, 2024

@Weweeb304: "I’m so glad Westbrook in a good environment"

I’m so glad Westbrook in a good environment

— 🙌🏽 (@Weweeb304) November 20, 2024

@KickGameMessy: "Joker gon pass him one day probably"

Joker gon pass him one day probably https://t.co/Pw0wfBYlM2

— 🏁 Dev 🛫 (@KickGameMessy) November 20, 2024

@baeteenADA: "The fact that this man used to AVERAGE a triple double on the seaon is crazy."

The fact that this man used to AVERAGE a triple double on the seaon is crazy.

— Baeteen (@baeteenADA) November 20, 2024

Via Underdog NBA: "Russell Westbrook in Nuggets' win vs. Grizzlies:

12 PTS
14 AST
10 REB

The first player in NBA history to reach 200 career triple-doubles.

Only five other players have even hit 100."

Russell Westbrook in Nuggets' win vs. Grizzlies:

12 PTS
14 AST
10 REB

The first player in NBA history to reach 200 career triple-doubles.

Only five other players have even hit 100.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) November 20, 2024

@NBAW0RLD24: "Russell Westbrook now has a triple double for 6 (!!!) different teams:

— Thunder
— Rockets
— Wizards
— Lakers
— Clippers
— Nuggets

First player in NBA history to reach 200 career triple doubles. Mr. Triple double."

Russell Westbrook now has a triple double for 6 (!!!) different teams:

— Thunder
— Rockets
— Wizards
— Lakers
— Clippers
— Nuggets

First player in NBA history to reach 200 career triple doubles. Mr. Triple double. pic.twitter.com/e9iyTCWKca

— NBA World (@NBAW0RLD24) November 20, 2024

The Nuggets will play their next game on Friday when they host the Dallas Mavericks.

Decked out https://t.co/GbHRXOS0x0 pic.twitter.com/Q7gFqPqN77

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 20, 2024