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NBA World Reacts To Russell Westbrook's Performance In Thunder-Nuggets Game
Oct 24, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) drives at Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

On Sunday afternoon, the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder faced off at Ball Arena for Game 4 of their second-round playoff series.

The Thunder won by a score of 92-87 to tie up the series at 2-2.

Russell Westbrook finished the loss with six points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal while shooting 2/12 from the field in 27 minutes of playing time.

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

Shea Serrano: "it would mean a lot to me for russell westbrook to win a championship"

@datboyjohnny420: "How can Russell Westbrook play great for 8 playoff games and not be trending but the 1 game he plays bad he’s the #1 trending topic"

@_itsdrizzyy: "westbrook back to his normal shooting average of course"

@BOSFred7: "There aren’t many Superstars who have been able to become such a effective role player like Russell Westbrook.

Give him credit where credit is due."

LakeShowYo: "Russell Westbrook today:

6 points
2/12 FG
2/9 3FG
6 fouls"

@MikeyBets424: "Westbrook just should not of been on the floor for 30 minutes today. team worst -18. 2-12. Denver fumbled the 3-1 lead by shooting 30% which is INSANELY BAD"

@biguzivert_: "not why they lost the game but it’s impossible to win a championship with Russell Westbrook on your team unfortunately"

@1998Srikrishna: "MPJ and Westbrook helped the OKC Thunder to level the series 2-2."

NBA: "RUSSELL WESTBROOK LOCKS UP DEFENSIVELY...

AND FORCES THE JUMP BALL"

Game 5 of the series will be on Tuesday night in Oklahoma City.

Westbrook is in his first season playing for the Nuggets.


This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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