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

Russell Westbrook played 26 minutes against the New York Knicks.

Nov 23, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) reacts to a play during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images / Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

On Monday evening, the Denver Nuggets hosted the New York Knicks in Colorado.

The Nuggets lost by a score of 145-118 to fall to 9-7 in their first 16 games.

Final #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/ppyDODWSCN

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 26, 2024

Russell Westbrook finished with 27 points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block while shooting 9/16 from the field and 4/7 from the three-point range in 26 minutes of playing time.

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

StatMuse: "Russell Westbrook in the fourth quarter:

24 PTS
8-11 FG
3-4 3P

His most points in a single quarter in his career."

Russell Westbrook in the fourth quarter:

24 PTS
8-11 FG
3-4 3P

His most points in a single quarter in his career. pic.twitter.com/9ivJVHFex5

— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 26, 2024

@TheWestWolfPod: "Russell Westbrook's's defense, I believe, is greatly needed in more minutes by the Nuggets. Also, his passing ability.

I believe Russell Westbrook is the best defender on the Nuggets behind only Aaron Gordon, who is currently injured. I'm talking about all aspects of defense."

Russell Westbrook's's defense, I believe, is greatly needed in more minutes by the Nuggets. Also, his passing ability.

I believe Russell Westbrook is the best defender on the Nuggets behind only Aaron Gordon, who is currently injured. I'm talking about all aspects of defense.

— JDJackson (@TheWestWolfPod) November 26, 2024

@SkyForcein4: "Westbrook singlehandedly trying to drag to nuggets back into this game"

Westbrook singlehandedly trying to drag to nuggets back into this game

— Disappointed Heat fan (@SkyForcein4) November 26, 2024

@teddygreeniii: "Westbrook athleticism gotta be top 2 percentile for humans. Counting longevity."

Westbrook athleticism gotta be top 2 percentile for humans. Counting longevity.

— ✟ Teddy G. 🧡💙 (@teddygreeniii) November 26, 2024

@TownsMuse: "Westbrook is a hilarious player man hes going 110% while down 30"

Westbrook is a hilarious player man hes going 110% while down 30 pic.twitter.com/GnoP3rRsMz

— TownsMuse (@TownsMuse) November 26, 2024

@ZekeNYKnicks: "Wow, Russell Westbrook still has that burst of speed in transition."

Wow, Russell Westbrook still has that burst of speed in transition.

— Isaiah Ramos (@ZekeNYKnicks) November 26, 2024

@MilesDoesntCare: "Russell Westbrook is putting on a clinic right now"

Russell Westbrook is putting on a clinic right now

— NATO Jenkins, Esq. (@MilesDoesntCare) November 26, 2024

@JSG206: "We picked this dude Westbrook up for the vet min lol he has been an absolutely monster for us"

We picked this dude Westbrook up for the vet min lol he has been an absolutely monster for us

— JayG⛈️⚡️ (@JSG206) November 26, 2024

The Nuggets will play their next game on Wednesday evening when they visit John Collins and the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.

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

Russell Westbrook tonight:

27 PTS
3 AST
4/7 3PT

He has the 4th most 25-point games by a point guard in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/AgMicG4TcG

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) November 26, 2024