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

Russell Westbrook had 19 points against the Trail Blazers.

Dec 7, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) gestures after being called for a foul against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

On Thursday evening, the Denver Nuggets played the Portland Trail Blazers in Oregon.

The Nuggets lost by a score of 126-124 to fall to 14-10 in their first 24 games of the season.

Russell Westbrook finished the loss with 19 points, four rebounds, seven assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 8/12 from the field and 2/4 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.

ant over russ at the buzzer pic.twitter.com/VWcMD69F4A

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) December 20, 2024

Many NBA fans reacted to his performance on social media.

@DOC323123: "Westbrook just let Simons get a straight line drive for a layup 😂😂😂 "

Westbrook just let Simons get a straight line drive for a layup 😂😂😂

— D.O.C (@DOC323123) December 20, 2024

@RussFcb: "Westbrook left handed HEE HEE dart to Jokic, what a pass 😮‍💨 "

Westbrook left handed HEE HEE dart to Jokic, what a pass 😮‍💨pic.twitter.com/J9gQ9VvOxT

— Russ' TD ⚡ (@RussFcb) December 20, 2024

@TheWestWolfPod: "No excuses, but if you're putting this on Russ, you're doing wrong.

The reason the Nuggets were in the game in the 1st place was because of the defense and many stops Russell Westbrook got throughout the entire game. He didn't get that stop. We all admit that."

No excuses, but if you're putting this on Russ, you're doing wrong.

The reason the Nuggets were in the game in the 1st place was because of the defense and many stops Russell Westbrook got throughout the entire game. He didn't get that stop. We all admit that.

— JDJackson (@TheWestWolfPod) December 20, 2024

@43zlawiklerice: "Turns out, not only the experiment with trying out with Westbrook because it "might be a good fit" worked great, but I'm willing to say it was a necessity. Without him, these Nuggets would probably be sitting with a negative score and out of play-in zone right now. Embarrassing."

Turns out, not only the experiment with trying out with Westbrook because it "might be a good fit" worked great, but I'm willing to say it was a necessity. Without him, these Nuggets would probably be sitting with a negative score and out of play-in zone right now. Embarrassing.

— YouAintNoKingofMine (@43zlawiklerice) December 20, 2024

@Way2FengShui: "Jamal Murray is being outplayed by Russell Westbrook and it’s not even close."

Jamal Murray is being outplayed by Russell Westbrook and it’s not even close.

— Brian Thomas Jr Fan Account (@Way2FengShui) December 20, 2024

@richmclovin2: "Russell Westbrook should be a permanent starter for the Denver Nuggets."

Russell Westbrook should be a permanent starter for the Denver Nuggets.

— Rich McLovin (@richmclovin2) December 20, 2024

@NBABlackburn: "I appreciate Malone making a rotation change to get Tyson in there. Just more size and energy. Westbrook being a leader too."

I appreciate Malone making a rotation change to get Tyson in there. Just more size and energy. Westbrook being a leader too.

— Ryan Blackburn (@NBABlackburn) December 20, 2024

@kejimicheal: "Y’all disrespected Westbrook for nothing over the years.
Man’s still a great piece of any squad.

Glad to see him thriving again.

King of Triple-Doubles."

Y’all disrespected Westbrook for nothing over the years.
Man’s still a great piece of any squad.

Glad to see him thriving again.

King of Triple-Doubles.

— Maximus Meridius (@kejimicheal) December 20, 2024

The Nuggets will play their next game on Sunday when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans.

Westbrook is in his first year playing for Denver after spending last season with the LA Clippers.