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

Russell Westbrook played well against the Lakers.

Nov 6, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) following the win against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

UPDATE: Russell Westbrook made a post to Instagram after Saturday's game.

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On Saturday evening, the Denver Nuggets faced off against the Lakers in Los Angeles.

The Nuggets won by a score of 127-102 to improve to 9-6 in their first 15 games.

FIRE US UP, RUSS 🗣 pic.twitter.com/nkkXXyO6j7

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 24, 2024

Russell Westbrook finished with 14 points, seven rebounds, 11 assists and one steal while shooting 6/10 from the field in 24 minutes of playing time.

Many fans reacted to Westbrook's performance against his former team.

@BlockBetGG: "Russ' energy is just unmatched bro... what a beast"

Russ' energy is just unmatched bro... what a beast

— BlockBet (@BlockBetGG) November 24, 2024

@CoookedByRuss: "IT WAS WESTBROOKS FAULT RIGHT?!?"

IT WAS WESTBROOKS FAULT RIGHT?!? https://t.co/Zuwyz8a4Y3

— ٰ (@CoookedByRuss) November 24, 2024

@_therealjasper: "It’s great to see Westbrook’s revival with the Nuggets. Man got his swagger back"

It’s great to see Westbrook’s revival with the Nuggets. Man got his swagger back

— J@$P€R ® (@_therealjasper) November 24, 2024

@ASAP_CHizzy: "Russ Westbrook got generational hatred for the Lakers lol."

Russ Westbrook got generational hatred for the Lakers lol.

— RockefellerX23🏁 ™ (@ASAP_CHizzy) November 24, 2024

@Beastbr00k0: "RUSSELL WESTBROOK REVENGE GAME AGAINST THE LAKERS TONIGHT:

14 POINTS
6/10 FG (60%)
7 REBOUNDS
11 ASSISTS
2 STEALS
ALL IN 24 MINUTES
1of1
YEAR 17
NUGGETS WIN

LAKERS FANS BOOED RUSS ONLY FOR HIM TO COOK THEM AFTER 😭"

RUSSELL WESTBROOK REVENGE GAME AGAINST THE LAKERS TONIGHT:

14 POINTS
6/10 FG (60%)
7 REBOUNDS
11 ASSISTS
2 STEALS
ALL IN 24 MINUTES
1of1
YEAR 17
NUGGETS WIN

LAKERS FANS BOOED RUSS ONLY FOR HIM TO COOK THEM AFTER 😭 pic.twitter.com/yETRy0ddiX

— Beastbrook (@Beastbr00k0) November 24, 2024

@beeksvybe: "Westbrook's revenge game against the Lakers was like watching a highlight reel: efficient, impactful, and a clear message - "I'm still that guy." Brodie for the win! 💪🏀"

Westbrook's revenge game against the Lakers was like watching a highlight reel: efficient, impactful, and a clear message - "I'm still that guy." Brodie for the win! 💪🏀

— Beeks 🐥 (@beeksvybe) November 24, 2024

@okgoalex: "Said Westbrook would be a great addition to Denver this offseason… starting to pan out'

Said Westbrook would be a great addition to Denver this offseason… starting to pan out

— alex (@okgoalex) November 24, 2024

Westbrook spent part of two seasons playing for the Lakers.

The 2017 MVP is in his 17th NBA season.

The Nuggets EASILY take down the Lakers on the road and move to 9-6 on the season:

Nikola Jokic:
🔹 34 points on 12-of-20 shooting
🔹 13 rebounds
🔹 8 assists

Russell Westbrook:
🔸 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting
🔸 7 rebounds
🔸 11 assists pic.twitter.com/riDTQFuU0q

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 24, 2024

The Nuggets will play their next game on Monday when they return home to host the New York Knicks.

They are the seventh seed in the Western Conference.

Russell Westbrook has the 2nd most games off the bench in NBA history with 10 PTS & 10 AST.

Only John Stockton had more. pic.twitter.com/XpTbaXZc4d

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) November 24, 2024