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

Russell Westbrook played 27 minutes in Wednesday's game.

Dec 23, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) lines up a three point basket attempt in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

On Wednesday evening, the Denver Nuggets played the Phoneix Suns in Arizona.

The Nuggets lost by a score of 110-100 to fall to 16-12 in their first 28 games.

Russell Westbrook finished the loss with 17 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal while shooting 6/12 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time.

Russ finds Jok for the +1 🤝

VOTE for ASG: https://t.co/h0fRZxOEzn pic.twitter.com/ZebWpKDfxG

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 26, 2024

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

@TheWestbrookEra: "Russ won his minutes tonight by the way as a +3. Every other Nugget was in the negatives. Which means Russ won the game tonight and Denver lost."

Russ won his minutes tonight by the way as a +3. Every other Nugget was in the negatives. Which means Russ won the game tonight and Denver lost.

— 08-17 Russ fan (@TheWestbrookEra) December 26, 2024

@hooparj: "Denver can enjoy Westbrook, I'm happy he's far away and will never be on a team I like to watch ever again."

Denver can enjoy Westbrook, I'm happy he's far away and will never be on a team I like to watch ever again.

— arj (@hooparj) December 26, 2024

@Deleteyoaccbum: "Why is Russell Westbrook good at basketball in 2025"

Why is Russell Westbrook good at basketball in 2025

— - (@Deleteyoaccbum) December 26, 2024

@Mr26shapess: "Westbrook ain’t good anymore"

Westbrook ain’t good anymore

— J26 (@Mr26shapess) December 26, 2024

@Edudley_3: "beat the same team when westbrook started the other day .. malone it’s time to take a look at your team & start making changes"

beat the same team when westbrook started the other day .. malone it’s time to take a look at your team & start making changes https://t.co/mnHD3fQcZ6

— ej (@Edudley_3) December 26, 2024

@PesoStayFLY: "Why doesn’t Westbrook start over Jamal Murray ?"

Why doesn’t Westbrook start over Jamal Murray ?

— Lit Mami (@PesoStayFLY) December 26, 2024

@BricksCenter: "The Nuggets are 11-11 when Jamal Murray starts.

They’re 6-1 when Westbrook starts 😳"

The Nuggets are 11-11 when Jamal Murray starts.

They’re 6-1 when Westbrook starts 😳 pic.twitter.com/JckEX2OF1Y

— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) December 26, 2024

@JohnsonTalk123: "Russell Westbrook is the best player in the nba #Goat"

Russell Westbrook is the best player in the nba #Goat

— Melvin Johnson (@JohnsonTalk123) December 26, 2024

@TheWestWolfPod: "Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic have a combined 4 assists. That doesn't even sound possible. Two of the best passers ever."

Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic have a combined 4 assists. That doesn't even sound possible. Two of the best passers ever.

— JDJackson (@TheWestWolfPod) December 26, 2024

The Nuggets will play their next game on Friday evening when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Westbrook is averaging 12.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 43.2% from the field and 32.0% from the three-point range in his first 28 games with the Nuggets.