On Wednesday night, the Denver Nuggets hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder in Colorado.
The Nuggets won 124-122 to improve to 5-3 in their first eight games of the new season.
Russell Westbrook finished his night with 29 points, six rebounds, six assists and one steal while shooting 10/15 from the field and 3/4 from three-point range in just 32 minutes.
Many NBA fans were impressed.
@KY_PDX: “Are my eyes deceiving me or does Russell Westbrook 2024 6/29/6 have elite efficiency”
@NevaMiss24: “Jokic may have saved Russell Westbrook’s career. Not only does he make his teammates better but now we can say he brought back prime Russ lmfao. Imagine what he would do with superstars as his teammates.”
@StephBoyarthree: “Why doesn’t Russell Westbrook just close this game out? Dude has been phenomenal. Mike Malone disrespected.”
@Barstool_OKC: “Russell Westbrook teases a 30 tonight with a vintage performance against OKC. He’s been nothing short of electric tonight and it’s a dogfight in Denver with 3 minutes left in the 4th
29 points
6 returns
6 assists
2 thefts
10/15 shooting”
@Brooksbrosmedia: “Look @ Russell Westbrook man, INSPIRATIONAL.”
Harrison Wind: “This is the exact type of game the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic wanted Russell Westbrook for.”
@_Krishiv: “why did russell westbrook turn 30 in 2024??”
@MemelordHritik: “Nikola Jokic just unlocked a new version of Russell Westbrook. Both going crazy tonight against OKC.”
The Nuggets will play their next game on Friday when they host the Miami Heat.