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

Russell Westbrook played 18 minutes against the Raptors.

Oct 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

On Monday evening, the Denver Nuggets faced off against the Toronto Raptors in Canada.

The Nuggets had an incredible comeback to win (in overtime) by a score of 127-125.

What a win!#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/bjNZbXU1o7

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) October 29, 2024

Russell Westbrook finished his night with nine points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal while shooting 3/7 from the field and 0/1 from the three-point range in 18 minutes of playing time.

Many NBA fans reacted to his performance on social media.

@CDan7el: "Russell Westbrook's first victory as a Nugget, today he looked much better, Russ has to continue improving and by the way Jokic is the best player in the world🔥#MileHighBasketball"

Russell Westbrook's first victory as a Nugget, today he looked much better, Russ has to continue improving and by the way Jokic is the best player in the world🔥#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/CfRdqcEPnT

— Danny (@CDan7el) October 29, 2024

@Inioluwa_xi: "Russell Westbrook needs to leave the basketball before the basketball leaves him"

Russell Westbrook needs to leave the basketball before the basketball leaves him

— Enzo (@Inioluwa_xi) October 29, 2024

@IshaanBhatta: "At this point I just want Russell Westbrook to retire just so he can protect his legacy. The last three seasons have been atrocious and have done some irrevocable damage to his legacy"

At this point I just want Russell Westbrook to retire just so he can protect his legacy. The last three seasons have been atrocious and have done some irrevocable damage to his legacy

— Ishaan Bhattacharya (@IshaanBhatta) October 29, 2024

@Van_G23: "Russell Westbrook’s fall from superstar to at times the worst player to ever play the game will be studied for centuries"

Russell Westbrook’s fall from superstar to at times the worst player to ever play the game will be studied for centuries

— Bub Hub (@Van_G23) October 29, 2024

@Shapalicious: "Besides the shooting and the awful decision making Russell Westbrook looks a lot better tonight—unfortunately those two things are petty important for the Nuggets…"

Besides the shooting and the awful decision making Russell Westbrook looks a lot better tonight—unfortunately those two things are petty important for the Nuggets…

— Jake Shapiro (@Shapalicious) October 29, 2024

@TheWestWolfPod: "The Nuggets did not have a pulse. Fans and media didn't know what to say.... then Russell Westbrook lit a fire under the Nuggets, and they are back in this thing!"

The Nuggets did not have a pulse. Fans and media didn't know what to say.... then Russell Westbrook lit a fire under the Nuggets, and they are back in this thing!

— JDJackson (@TheWestWolfPod) October 29, 2024

The Nuggets will play their next game on Tuesday evening when they visit the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in New York.