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

Russell Westbrook played 36 minutes against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Dec 22, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) reacts after fouling the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images / Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

On Sunday night, the Denver Nuggets played the New Orleans Pelicnas (in Louisiana).

The Nuggets won (in overtime) by a score of 132-129.

Russell Westbrook finished with 21 points, five rebonuds, five assists, three steals and one block while shooting 9/14 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 36 minutes of playing time.

OVERTIME WIN pic.twitter.com/x5q7v9Uyi2

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 23, 2024

Many fans reacted to his performance on social media.

@Lebronin1: "I mean if he is a top 10 PG of all time like everyone says shouldn’t this be normal??"

I mean if he is a top 10 PG of all time like everyone says shouldn’t this be normal??

— Lebronin1 (@Lebronin1) December 23, 2024

@Investor_x1: "I miss peak westbrook. It's amazing to see him play like this again."

I miss peak westbrook. It's amazing to see him play like this again.

— InvestorX (@Investor_x1) December 23, 2024

@jbondwagon: "Jokic needed Russ to put up 21-5-5 to beat Pelicans? Laughable 😹 "

Jokic needed Russ to put up 21-5-5 to beat Pelicans? Laughable 😹

— JBond (@jbondwagon) December 23, 2024

@AndrewJermeland: "Russell Westbrook is having a bit of a resurgence.

-last season had a similar Helpful Overall Player Score(HOPS) to Keldon Johnson (top 160 player)

-this season currently has a similar HOPS to Malik Beasley (top 130 player)

He’s been a good role level player for the Nuggets."

Russell Westbrook is having a bit of a resurgence.

-last season had a similar Helpful Overall Player Score(HOPS) to Keldon Johnson (top 160 player)

-this season currently has a similar HOPS to Malik Beasley (top 130 player)

He’s been a good role level player for the Nuggets. https://t.co/2qMwcifpm9

— Andrew Jermeland (@AndrewJermeland) December 23, 2024

Via StatMuse: "Westbrook tonight:

21 PTS
5 REB
5 AST
3 STL
9-14 FG

Nuggets are 3-0 when Russ has 20/5/5."

Westbrook tonight:

21 PTS
5 REB
5 AST
3 STL
9-14 FG

Nuggets are 3-0 when Russ has 20/5/5. pic.twitter.com/2oOkjvMfqv

— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 23, 2024

@Iamthisiskg: "Russell Westbrook has a crazy insane battery pack. I love that the Nuggets trust him. TY lue could never"

Russell Westbrook has a crazy insane battery pack. I love that the Nuggets trust him. TY lue could never

— kG (@Iamthisiskg) December 23, 2024

@Revngeful: "Yall gotta put some respect on Westbrook name.. This fit on the nuggets is beautiful"

Yall gotta put some respect on Westbrook name.. This fit on the nuggets is beautiful

— Revengeful (Justin) (@Revngeful) December 23, 2024

@TotalApexMedia: "It seems like Jokic also enjoys playing with him. More than Murray sometimes even"

It seems like Jokic also enjoys playing with him. More than Murray sometimes even

— Total Apex Media (@TotalApexMedia) December 23, 2024

The Nuggets improved to 15-11 in their first 26 games, which has them as the fifth seed in the Western Conference.

They will play their next game on Monday evening when they host the Phoenix Suns.