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

Russell Westbrook played 25 minutes against the Houston Rockets.

Jan 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) during the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

On Wednesday night, the Denver Nuggets hosted the Houston Rockets in Colorado.

The Nuggets lost by a score of 128-108 to fall to 24-16 in their first 40 games.

Russell Westbrook finished the loss with 17 points, four rebounds, two steals and one block while shooting 6/14 from the field and 3/5 from the three-point range in 25 minutes of playing time.

Via The Athletic: "Russell Westbrook passes Vince Carter for 21st on the all-time scoring list with 25,730 points 🔥"

Russell Westbrook passes Vince Carter for 21st on the all-time scoring list with 25,730 points 🔥 pic.twitter.com/PQUJw5GwEa

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) January 16, 2025

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

@JokesUp77: "Russell Westbrook either has a phenomenal game or he does nothing at all 😵‍💫"

Russell Westbrook either has a phenomenal game or he does nothing at all 😵‍💫

— StrictlyBagGetting (@JokesUp77) January 16, 2025

Bennett Durando: "Rough start for Russell Westbrook tonight. Four early turnovers against an elite Houston defense."

Rough start for Russell Westbrook tonight. Four early turnovers against an elite Houston defense.

— Bennett Durando (@BennettDurando) January 16, 2025

@RowdyMaya: "Russell Westbrook is hilarious, how can anyone hate him?"

Russell Westbrook is hilarious, how can anyone hate him?

— Maya 713♥️s 🚀🏀 (@RowdyMaya) January 16, 2025

@hvnathletics: "Russell Westbrook's effectiveness will determine how far the Nuggets go in the Playoffs. He is THAT important for them."

Russell Westbrook's effectiveness will determine how far the Nuggets go in the Playoffs. He is THAT important for them.

— ₊hvn (@hvnathletics) January 16, 2025

@Dihteyls: "It’s dope hearing Russell Westbrook moving up these all time list.. rebounds assist and scoring and still active and healthy to move up them"

It’s dope hearing Russell Westbrook moving up these all time list.. rebounds assist and scoring and still active and healthy to move up them

— D (@Dihteyls) January 16, 2025

@SwipaCam: "Russell Westbrook has FIVE turnovers in seven minutes. He's going out right now."

Russell Westbrook has FIVE turnovers in seven minutes. He's going out right now.

— Swipa (@SwipaCam) January 16, 2025

@shellynorr: "Dillon Brooks guarding Russell Westbrook is insane potential for chaos."

Dillon Brooks guarding Russell Westbrook is insane potential for chaos.

— Sheldon Norred (@shellynorr) January 16, 2025

The Nuggets will resume action on Friday night when they visit the Miami Heat in Florida.

Westbrook is in his first year playing for the Nuggets.

He is averaging 13.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 45.8% from the field in 40 games.