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

Russell Westbrook played 19 minutes against the Utah Jazz.

Nov 27, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) watches during a free throw against the Utah Jazz during the first half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images / Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

On Wednesday evening, the Denver Nuggets played the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.

The Nuggets won by a score of 122-103 to improve to 10-7 in 17 games.

Road win 🤝 pic.twitter.com/Pg82RAI9xl

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 28, 2024

Russell Westbrook finished with 10 points, one rebound, five assists, two steals and one block while shooting 3/9 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 19 minutes.

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

@Beastbr00k0: "Russell Westbrook in 8 minutes of play against the Jazz:

7 Points
2/3 FG
1/1 3PT
5 Assists
1 Steal
+/- +12
Makes the game even easier for Jokic

Give Russ 6MOTY already 👀"

Russell Westbrook in 8 minutes of play against the Jazz:

7 Points
2/3 FG
1/1 3PT
5 Assists
1 Steal
+/- +12
Makes the game even easier for Jokic

Give Russ 6MOTY already 👀 pic.twitter.com/hsKZwxFD7a https://t.co/nbz2aRYC7I

— Beastbrook (@Beastbr00k0) November 28, 2024

@Nuggets_Nation: "Russell Westbrook completely changed the complexion of this game. Helped that Utah was taking such poor care of the ball, but nonetheless Russ was huge."

Russell Westbrook completely changed the complexion of this game. Helped that Utah was taking such poor care of the ball, but nonetheless Russ was huge.

— Captain Venezuela 🇻🇪 (@Nuggets_Nation) November 28, 2024

@JKarrCinema "Does Russell Westbrook intimidate Jamal Murray? Because Russ deserves the start right now and Murray off the bench."

Does Russell Westbrook intimidate Jamal Murray? Because Russ deserves the start right now and Murray off the bench.

— RED Komodo X 🎥 (@JKarrCinema) November 28, 2024

@russwestfacts: "This is so frustrating russ has been phenomenal in 8mins yet he hasnt played since the 7min mark in the 2nd. Quarter"

This is so frustrating russ has been phenomenal in 8mins yet he hasnt played since the 7min mark in the 2nd. Quarter

— westbrook.facts (@russwestfacts) November 28, 2024

@4PFnel: "Westbrook is playing so much better than Murray bro give him more minutes"

Westbrook is playing so much better than Murray bro give him more minutes

— Nelson (@4PFnel) November 28, 2024

@livmoods: "Start Russell Westbrook. At least for now. I’ve seen enough."

Start Russell Westbrook. At least for now. I’ve seen enough.

— liv (@livmoods) November 28, 2024

@JeremyB69994883: "people want Russell Westbrook to motivate Jamal Murray but I think it's the opposite effect and Jamal is actually intimidated by Russ play style. Russ really showing why Nikola wanted him on the team. Jamal in his own head and people thought it was MPJ moving but could be him"

people want Russell Westbrook to motivate Jamal Murray but I think it's the opposite effect and Jamal is actually intimidated by Russ play style. Russ really showing why Nikola wanted him on the team. Jamal in his own head and people thought it was MPJ moving but could be him

— JBoogz (@JeremyB69994883) November 28, 2024

The Nuggets will play their next game on Sunday evening against the Clippers in Los Angeles.