May 3, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) finishes off a basket over LA Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (10) in the second quarter during game seven of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Russell Westbrook Makes NBA History in Nuggets-Clippers Game 7

Originally posted on Denver Nuggets on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated May 3, 2025 9:42 PM ET

The Denver Nuggets' best player is undoubtedly Nikola Jokic, as the three-time MVP has a chance to secure a fourth this season as he contends with Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. However, the Nuggets have a solid supporting cast, with a mix of veterans and high-level complementary players around Jokic.

One of those key players is Russell Westbrook, who is more familiar with being a star than a complementary player. However, his impact in the first round for the Nuggets has been seen, and during a blowout in Game 7, Westbrook found himself making NBA history in the process.

Russell Westbrook now has the most offensive rebounds by a guard in Game 7s in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/KvFdddIiv7
— Polymarket Hoops (@StatMamba) May 4, 2025

According to StatMamba, Westbrook now has the most offensive rebounds by a guard in NBA Game 7 history. While the stat might be bizarre, it really tells just how the type of player Westbrook has been.

The triple-double king, Westbrook, didn't just stumble upon these offensive rebounds. Instead, he's always been a player who's played with high effort and crashed the boards. Especially in a tight series like the Nuggets and Clippers, Westbrook's ability to create second-chance points is crucial for team success.

ALL. OUT. EFFORT. BY. WESTBROOK.

DEN leads late 2Q I Game 7 on TNT pic.twitter.com/55Xt40wbnr
— NBA (@NBA) May 4, 2025

Given Denver's big lead in the fourth quarter, they'll likely be on their way to face the Oklahoma City Thunder next round. Aside from a battle between the two MVP favorites, it will also be a matchup for Westbrook against his former team.

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