On Monday night, the Sacramento Kings played the Memphis Grizzlies in Tennessee. The Kings won 123-114.
Russell Westbrook finished the victory with 25 points, 2 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 steal while shooting 8/17 from the field and 3/7 from three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.
NBA World Reacts to Russell Westbrook’s Performance Against the Grizzlies on Monday
Here’s what people were saying about Westbrook’s performance:
The X handle of Bleacher Report posted: “Russ leads Kings to FIRST W since Jan. 16th 🤯 25 PTS 7 AST 3 3PM Kings snap 16-game losing streak 🙌”
Russ leads Kings to FIRST W since Jan. 16th 🤯
25 PTS
7 AST
3 3PMKings snap 16-game losing streak 🙌 pic.twitter.com/M9NkUUTZUo
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 24, 2026
Sacramento Kings: “FINAL: Kings defeat the Grizzlies, 123-114. 👑 Russell Westbrook: 25 PTS, 7 AST 👑 Precious Achiuwa: 22 PTS, 12 REB 👑 Daeqwon Plowden: 19 PTS, 5 REB 👑 DeMar DeRozan: 19 PTS, 4 AST”
JD Jackson, host of the WestWolf Podcast, wrote, “Russell Westbrook tonight in win vs. Grizzlies: 25 points 7 assists 3-7 3pt 8-17 FG 62.25% TS% Still a baller!”
Legion Hoops tweeted: “Russell Westbrook tonight: 25 points 7 assists 8/17 FG 6/7 FT Brodie cooked 🔥”
Russell Westbrook tonight:
25 points
7 assists
8/17 FG
6/7 FTBrodie cooked 🔥 @realapp pic.twitter.com/mIWrxvypNl
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 24, 2026
Real App’s X handle posted: “Russell Westbrook now has the most 25-point games by a PG in their 18th season or later.”
Russell Westbrook now has the most 25-point games by a PG in their 18th season or later. pic.twitter.com/sR6XUhaami
— Real App (@realapp) February 24, 2026
Westbrook has still been a very productive role player despite turning 37 in November.
He came into the night with averages of 15.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 42.7% from the field and 34.1% from three-point range in 54 games.
In addition to the Kings, the future Hall of Famer has also played for the OKC Thunder, Houston Rockets, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, and Denver Nuggets.
With their victory over the Grizzlies, the Kings improved to 13-46 in 59 games, putting them in the 15th seed in the Western Conference.
They have gone 1-9 over their last ten games (and are 4-26 on the road).
Following the Grizzlies, the Kings will play their next game on Wednesday when they visit the Houston Rockets in Texas.
As for the Grizzlies, they have also had a tough season. They are the 11th seed in the Western Conference with a 21-35 record in 56 games.
Following the Kings, the Grizzlies will play their next game on Wednesday night when they host the Golden State Warriors.
