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Russell Westbrook’s Performance in Nuggets-Nets Goes Viral

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook had a big game vs. the Brooklyn Nets.

Joey Linn

Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook (4) dribbles the ball against Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson (45) during the first half at Barclays Center.
Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook (4) dribbles the ball against Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson (45) during the first half at Barclays Center. / Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook had his best game of the season in Tuesday night’s contest vs. the Brooklyn Nets. Showing off his scoring and playmaking ability, Westbrook did some of everything for the Nuggets.

With 22 points and five assists in just 21 minutes of action before overtime began, Westbrook helped spark the Nuggets with his play in the second half. In addition to a perfect 10/10 performance from the free throw line, Westbrook made both of his three-point attempts in regulation.

Westbrook’s performance has been going viral on social media, and specifically a pull-up three he hit in the fourth quarter. The 17-year NBA veteran had words for the Nets after this big three.

This clip of Westbrook’s pull-up three to extend Denver’s lead in the fourth quarter tallied over 1000,000 views in just 30 minutes after it was posted by the Nuggets.

The NBA also posted this shot from Westbrook on X.

Via NBA: “RUSS FEELING IT 🔥Walks himself into a three to put Denver up 5 in the 4Q... up to 22 points on NBA League Pass!”

This post tallied over 60,000 views in just 30 minutes. SportsCenter also posted this video on Instagram.

Via SportsCenter: "RUSS COOKING 🔥🔥🔥"

This post tallied over 120,000 views in 30 minutes after it was posted. Several other big accounts posted about Westbrook's performance.

Via Legion Hoops: "RUSSELL WESTBROOK IS GOING OFF. THE BRODIE IS BACK."

Westbrook is a future Hall of Fame point guard who showed on Tuesday night he is still very capable of turning in big time performances at this stage of his career. 

The Nuggets won the game in overtime vs. Brooklyn by a final score of 144-139.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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