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Russell Westbrook On The Wrong Side Of NBA History In Nuggets-Thunder Game
May 18, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) hug after their game seven of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

On Sunday afternoon, Russell Westbrook and the Denver Nuggets lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 125-93.

The Nuggets have now been eliminated from the NBA playoffs in the second round (for the second straight season).

Westbrook finished the loss with six points, five rebounds and two assists while shooting 2/7 from the field in 22 minutes of playing time.

Via Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports: "Russell Westbrook finished with a -92 plus/minus in the Nuggets-Thunder series. Final stats:

9.9 PPG
34.8 FG%
21.9 3P%
2.4 AST
2.6 TOV

Another volatile series for Russ."

Westbrook was also on the wrong side of NBA history with his Game 7 performance (he was a -34).

Via Real Sports: "The lowest +/- off the bench in a Game 7 ever:"


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

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