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

Russell Westbrook’s Performance in Nuggets-Nets Goes Viral

Originally posted on Denver Nuggets on SI | By Joey Linn | Last updated Oct 29, 2024 10:11 PM ET

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.

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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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