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

Russell Westbrook played 25 minutes against the Bucks.

Feb 24, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

On Thursday evening, the Denver Nuggets played the Milwaukee Bucks in Wisconsin.

The Nuggets lost by a score of 121-112.

Russell Westbrook finished the loss with ten points, six rebounds, five assists and one steal while shooting 4/13 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 25 minutes of playing time.

Feb 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) grabs a rebound against Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images / Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

@TheWestbrookEra: "Nuggets are clearly at their best with #4 starting. End this Braun gimmick."

Nuggets are clearly at their best with #4 starting. End this Braun gimmick.

— 08-17 Russ fan (@TheWestbrookEra) February 28, 2025

@4evr_gifted: "Westbrook shot nuggets out the game low key"

Westbrook shot nuggets out the game low key

— Σον🔱 (@4evr_gifted) February 28, 2025

@NikolaNuggets: "Nuggets Nation, we need to start Russell Westbrook. Jokic enjoys basketball more when he's playing with Russ."

Nuggets Nation, we need to start Russell Westbrook. Jokic enjoys basketball more when he's playing with Russ.

— NikolaNuggets (@NikolaNuggets) February 28, 2025

@CmonNowStephon: "Im not gonna lie to you i love Westbrook but since he’s come back he’s kinda playing like beginning of the year Russ"

Im not gonna lie to you i love Westbrook but since he’s come back he’s kinda playing like beginning of the year Russ

— EffItWeBall Murray (@CmonNowStephon) February 28, 2025

@crnisinliha: "This probable loss is on the starters, but Westbrook and Strawther's play is subpar."

This probable loss is on the starters, but Westbrook and Strawther's play is subpar.

— Aleksandar (@crnisinliha) February 28, 2025

@Cj_Frazier_5280: "If our offense consists of Westbrook 3s we’re doomed. What is going on man … sigh"

If our offense consists of Westbrook 3s we’re doomed. What is going on man … sigh

— Cj (@Cj_Frazier_5280) February 28, 2025

@Beastbr00k0: "Nuggets down 18-11 against the Bucks when Russ checked in. All tied up after 6 Russ minutes:

8 PTS
75% FG
2 REB
2 AST
+/- +7

Westbrook gotta start for this Nuggets team. Every stat available is showing that they are a better team with Russ starting."

Nuggets down 18-11 against the Bucks when Russ checked in. All tied up after 6 Russ minutes:

8 PTS
75% FG
2 REB
2 AST
+/- +7

Westbrook gotta start for this Nuggets team. Every stat available is showing that they are a better team with Russ starting. pic.twitter.com/ZbvIFDrZZj

— Beastbrook (@Beastbr00k0) February 28, 2025

@You_Better_Yell: "I see Russel Westbrook is still Mr. Brick city."

I see Russel Westbrook is still Mr. Brick city.

— Tom Booze (@You_Better_Yell) February 28, 2025

With the loss, the Nuggets dropped to 38-21 in 59 games, which has them as the third seed in the Western Conference.

Following the Bucks, they will play their next game on Friday night when they visit the Detroit Pistons in Michigan.