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

Russell Westbrook played 31 minutes against the Jazz.

Nov 2, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Utah Jazz forward Drew Eubanks (15) defends on Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

On Saturday evening, the Denver Nuggets hosted the Utah Jazz in Colorado.

Without Jamal Murray, they were still able to win by a score of 129-103 to improve to 3-3 in their first six games.

"The Denver Nuggets secured their largest win of the season and defeated the Utah Jazz, 129-103."

Read: https://t.co/MqoXti8uTc pic.twitter.com/YVFN1RV5Ej

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 3, 2024

Russell Westbrook, who started in place of Murray, finished with five points, three rebounds, seven assists and five steals while shooting 2/11 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 31 minutes of playing time.

Two for two 🧊 https://t.co/vxO1zhmFxN pic.twitter.com/2k5VbZDuio

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 3, 2024

Many NBA fans reacted to his performance.

@vinmelski: "It hurts my entire soul to see Russell Westbrook go down like this 😞😞"

It hurts my entire soul to see Russell Westbrook go down like this 😞😞

— Melski (@vinmelski) November 3, 2024

Matt Brooks: "Russell Westbrook's defense has been fantastic in this back-to-back"

Russell Westbrook's defense has been fantastic in this back-to-back pic.twitter.com/3eD78jelc4

— Matt Brooks (@MattBrooksNBA) November 3, 2024

Andy Bailey: "Russell Westbrook's effort on rebounds is genuinely amazing for a guard."

Russell Westbrook's effort on rebounds is genuinely amazing for a guard.

— Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey) November 3, 2024

@TheWestWolfPod: "Russell Westbrook just stopped a 3 on 1 break defensively. 1st team all defense."

Russell Westbrook just stopped a 3 on 1 break defensively. 1st team all defense.

— JDJackson (@TheWestWolfPod) November 3, 2024

@K_Earls32: "Daily reminder that Russell Westbrook stinks."

Daily reminder that Russell Westbrook stinks.

— Kaleb Earls (@K_Earls32) November 3, 2024

@IChickman: "I love Russ, and am so glad he’s a Nugget don’t get me wrong…but if I open up ESPN and see “Russell Westbrook turnover” one more time…"

I love Russ, and am so glad he’s a Nugget don’t get me wrong…but if I open up ESPN and see “Russell Westbrook turnover” one more time…

— its_chickman (@IChickman) November 3, 2024

StatMuse: "Westbrook shooting this season:

2-11
1-8
5-12
3-7
0-8
2-10

The lowest FG% in the NBA (min. 50 FGA)."

Westbrook shooting this season:

2-11
1-8
5-12
3-7
0-8
2-10

The lowest FG% in the NBA (min. 50 FGA). pic.twitter.com/O4nCRzurF0

— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 3, 2024

@southstands303: "Russell Westbrook does a number of things well. Making the basketball go through the basketball hoop is not one of them."

Russell Westbrook does a number of things well. Making the basketball go through the basketball hoop is not one of them.

— Colin Daniels (@southstands303) November 3, 2024

The Nuggets will play their next game on Monday evening when they remain at home to host the Toronto Raptors in Denver.

Westbrook is in his 17th NBA season (and first playing for the Nuggets).