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

Russell Westbrook played 25 minutes against the Timberwolves.

Oct 29, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook (4) dribbles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images / Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

On Friday evening, the Denver Nuggets faced off against the Timberwolves in Minnesota.

The Nuggets lost by a score of 119-116 to fall to 2-3 in their first five games of the new season.

Final #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/xFmV624ntS

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 2, 2024

Russell Westbrook finished the loss with five points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block while shooting 1/8 from the field and 0/3 from the three-point range in 25 minutes.

Many NBA fans reacted to Westbrook's performance.

@obeyquis: "Russell Westbrook being employed to play basketball still is insane"

Russell Westbrook being employed to play basketball still is insane

— Marquis (@obeyquis) November 2, 2024

@SkyedOKC: "watch Russell Westbrook be the first one there to defend his teammate man.. how can anyone hate this guy"

watch Russell Westbrook be the first one there to defend his teammate man.. how can anyone hate this guy https://t.co/H4HACMHHFZ

— 𝙎𝙠𝙮𝙚𝙙 🇦🇺 (@SkyedOKC) November 2, 2024

@crimcardinal: "Russell Westbrook singlehandedly is the reason why Denver is losing games"

Russell Westbrook singlehandedly is the reason why Denver is losing games

— iampatrick (@crimcardinal) November 2, 2024

@TheWestWolfPod: "Russell Westbrook is doing a lot of little things in the 4th. I am very happy he, as always, is finding ways to contribute in a big way."

Russell Westbrook is doing a lot of little things in the 4th. I am very happy he, as always, is finding ways to contribute in a big way.

— JDJackson (@TheWestWolfPod) November 2, 2024

@thenamesvinny: "Nuggets need to cut Russell Westbrook immediately. It’s embarrassing watching him try to play basketball"

Nuggets need to cut Russell Westbrook immediately. It’s embarrassing watching him try to play basketball

— Vinny 🦌 (@thenamesvinny) November 2, 2024

@HiNoteee: "It might be time for Russell Westbrook to retire. He still can’t shoot, his finishing at the rim is subpar, his handles are some of the worst in the league, he’s poor at the free-throw line, and he’s highly turnover-prone.

When you aren’t effective in any way anymore, it’s over."

It might be time for Russell Westbrook to retire. He still can’t shoot, his finishing at the rim is subpar, his handles are some of the worst in the league, he’s poor at the free-throw line, and he’s highly turnover-prone.

When you aren’t effective in any way anymore, it’s over.

— HiNote. 🛸 (@HiNoteee) November 2, 2024

@JaIenWilsonMuse: "Russell Westbrook is one of the best teammates to have on ur side he gonna back his guys at every step"

Russell Westbrook is one of the best teammates to have on ur side he gonna back his guys at every step https://t.co/uatO01Ofeb

— Jalen Wilson Muse (@JaIenWilsonMuse) November 2, 2024

The Nuggets will resume action on Saturday evening when they host the Utah Jazz in Denver.

Russell Westbrook tonight:

5 points
4 turnovers
1/8 FG
0/3 3P pic.twitter.com/Ru9r2nspZu

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 2, 2024