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

Russell Westbrook played 32 minutes against his former team.

Dec 7, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) dunks the ball as Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) looks on in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

On Saturday evening, the Denver Nuggets played the Washington Wizards (in Washington, D.C.).

Russell Westbrook got the start since Jamal Murray was ruled out with a Hamstring injury.

That said, the Nuggets lost by a score of 122-113.

Final #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/P0bpbGYYrv

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 8, 2024

Westbrook finished his night with seven points, ten rebounds, 12 assists, four steals and one block while shooting 3/6 from the field in 32 minutes of playing time.

Many fans reacted to his performance on social media.

@TheWestWolfPod: "Russ stops Poole for 3 straight possessions. Result..... he asks for a screen to get Russ off of him. The sign of defensive respect."

Russ stops Poole for 3 straight possessions. Result..... he asks for a screen to get Russ off of him. The sign of defensive respect.

— JDJackson (@TheWestWolfPod) December 8, 2024

@Cameronn05: "I know it crazy because the max contracts but Joker Gordon Watson Braun Westbrook only players I would look to keep if im Denver"

I know it crazy because the max contracts but Joker Gordon Watson Braun Westbrook only players I would look to keep if im Denver

— C (@Cameronn05) December 8, 2024

@Thirst22: "Westbrook needs to start over Jamal Murray"

Westbrook needs to start over Jamal Murray

— BasketballGod (@Thirst22) December 8, 2024

@myhappymustache: "Promise you they gonna find a way to blame this on Russell Westbrook"

Promise you they gonna find a way to blame this on Russell Westbrook

— Ray Ray (@myhappymustache) December 8, 2024

@BigBoss_Dinero: "Russell Westbrook gon make sure he get his stats for the game no matter if the team lose"

Russell Westbrook gon make sure he get his stats for the game no matter if the team lose

— The DonDada™ (@BigBoss_Dinero) December 8, 2024

@plainhateful: "can westbrook retire."

can westbrook retire.

— WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS. (@plainhateful) December 8, 2024

@twyerstop: "Why are Jokic and Westbrook the only ones on the nuggets getting boards? SNATCH the ball ??"

Why are Jokic and Westbrook the only ones on the nuggets getting boards? SNATCH the ball ??

— mr. critical thinking skills (@twyerstop) December 8, 2024

@rtreywrld: "Westbrook and Strawther both not giving the ball to Joker last 2 possessions. Losers"

Westbrook and Strawther both not giving the ball to Joker last 2 possessions. Losers

— Roy (@rtreywrld) December 8, 2024

The Nuggets will play their next game on Sunday when they travel to Atlanta for a showdown with Trae Young and the Hawks.

With the loss to the Wizards, they dropped to 11-10 in their first 21 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Western Conference.