NBA fans react to Russell Westbrook’s performance in Nuggets-Lakers game

On By Littum

On Saturday night, the Denver Nuggets faced the Lakers in Los Angeles.

The Nuggets won by a score of 127-102 to improve to 9-6 in their first 15 games.

Russell Westbrook finished with 14 points, seven rebounds, 11 assists and one steal while shooting 6-of-10 from the field in 24 minutes of action.

Many fans reacted to Westbrook’s performance against his former team.

@BlockBetGG: “Russ’s energy is just unmatched bro…what a beast”

@CoookedByRuss: “IT WAS WESTBROOK’S FAULT REALLY?!?”

@_therealjasper: “Great to see Westbrook’s resurgence with the Nuggets. The man got his cheater back”

@ASAP_CHizzy: “Russ Westbrook got generational hate for the Lakers lol.”

@Beastbr00k0: “RUSSELL WESTBROOK REVENGE GAME AGAINST THE LAKERS TONIGHT:

14 POINT
6/10 FG (60%)
7 REBOUNDS
11 HELP
2 STEAL
ALL IN 24 MINUTES
1 of 1
YEAR 17
THE WINNER OF THE NUGGET

LAKERS FANS ONLY BAUD RUSS FOR HIM TO LEAVE THEM BEHIND “

@beeksvybe: “Westbrook’s revenge game against the Lakers was like watching a highlight reel: efficient, impactful and a clear message – “I’m still that guy.” Brodie for the win! “

@okgoalex: “Said Westbrook would be a great addition to Denver this offseason…starting to pan”

Westbrook spent parts of two seasons playing for the Lakers.

The 2017 MVP is in his 17th NBA season.

The Nuggets play their next game on Monday when they return home to host the New York Knicks.

They are the seventh seed in the Western Conference.